We continue our Freshwater Fishing Gear series as we attempt to remove the fright of purchasing fishing gear from the beginning fisherman.
I did it the way most people do, I bought tackle that looked great but was altogether wrong for the business at hand. With the huge selection of reels and rods on the market, not to mention the tons of jigs, tackle boxes, fishing nets, line weights and other fishing gear; how could a beginner not make a few inappropriate and costly purchases?
We began our series on freshwater fishing gear with the reel; including the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Cadillac of the fishing world the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Casting reels accommodate much bigger lines; thus allowing for longer casts than any of the previously reviewed reels in the same size range. Fishermen regularly use line in the 15- to 18-pound-test range.
The setup of the baitcaster permits for accurate casting to get the lure just where you need it. They use very tough drag systems to slow heavier, stronger fish and are intended to be used with heavier lures.
The baitcast reel is the favorite reel of anglers out to catch Bass, Channel Catfish, Steelhead and any large fish. Because of its casting accuracy it is tremendous for fishing in water where line can tangle easily or for casting into tight places such as decks and trees in the water.
The baitcaster has a rotating spool with the line spooled the same way as the line as it plays down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are engaged by a series of external pins that exposes the line. Many are made from composites, but most are still stainless steel, often with brass pieces in certain sections.
The baitcast reel attaches on the top of the fishing rod, for this reason it is more awkward to handle and requires more training than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a great entry level reel for young children or the novice angler.
The occasional weekend angler who will only fish occasionally has many lower priced alternatives available, why pay for what you won't use. The baitcaster excels at casting; do you really want to spend that kind of money if you are just tossing your line into the water so you can sit back and enjoy a cold beverage?
An affordable example of the baitcast reel is the Abu Garcia Black Max Series Baitcast Reels, priced at under $50 it is the perfect choice for beginning or casual bass angler. Designed with four ball bearings plus one instant anti-reverse roller bearing, MagTrax brake system, Duragear brass gears, cam lock, and an anti-distortion waffle spool.
We will continue with Fly Fishing Reels when our "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide" series continues.
I did it the way most people do, I bought tackle that looked great but was altogether wrong for the business at hand. With the huge selection of reels and rods on the market, not to mention the tons of jigs, tackle boxes, fishing nets, line weights and other fishing gear; how could a beginner not make a few inappropriate and costly purchases?
We began our series on freshwater fishing gear with the reel; including the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Cadillac of the fishing world the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Casting reels accommodate much bigger lines; thus allowing for longer casts than any of the previously reviewed reels in the same size range. Fishermen regularly use line in the 15- to 18-pound-test range.
The setup of the baitcaster permits for accurate casting to get the lure just where you need it. They use very tough drag systems to slow heavier, stronger fish and are intended to be used with heavier lures.
The baitcast reel is the favorite reel of anglers out to catch Bass, Channel Catfish, Steelhead and any large fish. Because of its casting accuracy it is tremendous for fishing in water where line can tangle easily or for casting into tight places such as decks and trees in the water.
The baitcaster has a rotating spool with the line spooled the same way as the line as it plays down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are engaged by a series of external pins that exposes the line. Many are made from composites, but most are still stainless steel, often with brass pieces in certain sections.
The baitcast reel attaches on the top of the fishing rod, for this reason it is more awkward to handle and requires more training than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a great entry level reel for young children or the novice angler.
The occasional weekend angler who will only fish occasionally has many lower priced alternatives available, why pay for what you won't use. The baitcaster excels at casting; do you really want to spend that kind of money if you are just tossing your line into the water so you can sit back and enjoy a cold beverage?
An affordable example of the baitcast reel is the Abu Garcia Black Max Series Baitcast Reels, priced at under $50 it is the perfect choice for beginning or casual bass angler. Designed with four ball bearings plus one instant anti-reverse roller bearing, MagTrax brake system, Duragear brass gears, cam lock, and an anti-distortion waffle spool.
We will continue with Fly Fishing Reels when our "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide" series continues.
About the Author:
About the author: Bill Keller writes about outdoor activities in North Texas from his blog at TowersOverTexas. To purchase Freshwater Baitcast Reels or to see more articles about Freshwater Fishing Tackle just click on a link.
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