Find Great Deals on Fishing Reels
- Casting, Spinning, Flyfishing!
Fishing reels come in several styles,
each designed with a different kind of angling and experience level in mind.
Kids and novices often start off with a basic closed face spin cast reel,
for example. Those fishing reels are easy to operate and are made to catch
bluegill, perch, and other smaller pond and lake fish. At the other end of
the spectrum, experienced fishermen often eventually try their hand at
flyfishing, which means learning the art of using a fly reel. Not the easiest
of things to master. In between, there are spinning and baitcasting
reels, which are used by most anglers for all kinds of fish. Here are some recommendations for good deals on each
basic
style...
Fishing Reels: Casting
There are two basic styles of fishing
reels in this category. The first is the closed face spin cast reel. It's
a good choice for kids and novice fishermen because it's simple to operate,
inexpensive, and can take a pretty good beating. All of the sensitive parts
are housed within the protective outer casing, usually made of
aluminum, stainless steel, or similar rugged material. A good deal on a
basic model is the
Zebco Micro Reel
from Sportsman's Guide.
Zebco Micro Reel
The second style of fishing reels in
this category is the baitcasting reel. Harder to learn to use than the spin
cast design, it's often the choice of more experienced fishermen who are
going after bigger fish, both in freshwater and saltwater. We're partial
to the
Daiwa Millionaire S Baitcasting Reel
from P&S; Fishing. It provides excellent feel and casting distance at a
nice low price.
Daiwa Millionaire S Reel
Fishing Reels: Spinning
Spinning fishing reels are a bit tougher
to get the hang of than the closed face spin cast reel, but the payoff can be
tremendous. The big advantage is in casting distance. They are ideal for bank
fishing from a boat, where you may not always be able to maneuver close enough
to use a short caster. And if you have a lot of area to cover quickly, as
tournament fishermen often do, it's the perfect choice. You can find a great
price on one of our favorites - the
Penn Silver Series Reels
- at LBF.
Penn Silver Series Reel
Fishing Reels: Flyfishing
Flyfishing is as much an art as it is a sport.
All you have to do is take one look at the fishing reels made for this form of
angling. Beautiful! But their beauty is deceiving. Learning to master casting with
this kind of reel is difficult (a life-long journey for many of us). Oh, but what
fun that trip can be! If you're new to flyfishing, a good beginner model is the
Pflueger Medalist Rim Fly Reel
from MVP Sports.
Pflueger Medalist Rim Fly Reel
For experienced flyfishing enthusiasts looking
for more advanced fishing reels, there are many choices out there, but not always a
lot of good bargains. A top-of-the-line reel at a nice price is the
Abel Trout TR Series Fly Reel
from LBF.
Abel Trout TR Series Fly Reel
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