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Reels for fishing

Fishing tackle can't be complete without a reel, which is one of the most important elements of a fishing rod set-up. Fishing can be diverse, but without a reel only float fishing without rings is possible. Reels are needed everywhere else.

Reels are primarily divided into inertia reels and inertia reels (fixed reel). Inertia reels unwind the line from the rotating reel drum, which has inertia, during casting. They are therefore called inertial. A reel with no inertia does not rotate during the casting process, but simply slides off the reel in the casting direction. The first reels were all inertia reels with the knob simply attached to the reel. They were designed to simply unwind the line as much as needed. That's what winter reels are now. Later on they made them a bit more modern with which you could cast a bit.

The first fixed drum reel was made in North America in 1870, but the type of reel that is still used today for spinning was not mass produced until 1947, and it was called the Mitchell 300, made by the once legendary Mitchell Reel Company Of Cluse. Unfortunately this company has not been able to maintain its production at the height of its popularity and is now long since sold to the mega fishing tackle concern Pure Fishing, and is "languishing" at the back of its brand catalogue.

Inertia reels have also evolved and simple inertia reels that are impossible or difficult to cast have been replaced by multiplier reels (baitcasting). Their main difference from a simple inertia reel is that the reel is not directly connected to the knob and is free and can rotate without the knob turning. At the same time, it has become possible to incorporate a gearbox in such a reel, i.e. to increase the transmission from the knob to the drum by means of two differently sized serrations, as is also done in inertial reels. Such reels are also divided into two types: the first is the simple multiplier reel, known here as a bobbin. The second is a low-profile multiplier reel, also known as a soap reel. The former is usually more powerful and is used for casting lures larger than 50-100g or for trolling large catches at sea. Meanwhile, low-profile multiplier reels are designed for casting lighter baits and have little difference in function from conventional spools. Two other types of reel can be distinguished according to the type of fishing: the saltwater reel, which is simply a powerful multiplier reel, usually without a leader, and with a very long handle elbow to facilitate pumping large catches from the deep. Another type of reel is the winter reel, which also comes in various subspecies, but is much smaller than the regular reels.

One of the most commonly discussed indicators of reel quality is the number of bearings, but it is a misleading approach to measure the quality of a reel by the number of bearings. This is because a cheap bearing is even more of a problem than a benefit. A quality bush will not cause major problems, whereas a poor bearing can very quickly start to stall and perform worse than a bush. A fine reel may have 3 quality bearings and that is enough, but a reel costing 3 times as much and having 10 bearings may only be fun for a short time, because the cheapest bearings will start to fail and ruin the whole reel. Well, it will cost a lot more to replace cheap bearings with good ones than to just buy a quality reel outright. Because a good bearing can cost €5 and €10.

Which reels should I choose for beginner anglers?

A beginner fisherman, whether he is a child or an adult, does not always know exactly which reel to choose. We will try to answer this question as clearly as possible, which may help you to avoid making a mistake.

First reel for a child.

The first rod for a child under 6 years old is usually bought without knowing how they will fish with it, so the reel should be simple and versatile, but also easy to cast a spinning lure and a float, because children usually start with a float, but if Dad is fishing, he will want to try it out too. So the reel should be spoolless, not too heavy so as not to bother the child, but also inexpensive, because it will probably be tossed in the sand, bathed in the water and will certainly not be the one he will be fishing with in 3 years time. The reel does not even have to have an instant brake, because the child will not feel it.

A reel for a child over 6 years of age may already be of a slightly higher quality and be inertia-free, or may have an instant brake. It does not make much difference whether he uses the reel for float fishing or spinning. It can be in the 1000-3000 size and preferably with a reel that is not too shallow, as for float fishing it will be a monofilament reel and not the thinnest line.

Reel for float fishing.

The choice of reel for a float rod is based on how we intend to fish. If you are going to hold the rod in your hand and walk along the river bank or fish in the wake, it is best to choose a reel that is as light as possible, which can be as small as 1000-2000. Reels larger than 3000 are already in use when you are fishing with a long-casting float rod and place it on stakes or a bracket after casting. Then the reel drum of a larger reel is already an advantage, even though the reel will weigh more. The weight of the reel is of little importance when it is placed on the rod holders, but a larger reel with a larger spool is needed to make the line loop less and to keep casting. Another consideration when choosing a reel for a float is the speed at which the line is spun. If the reel does not have a large drum, it will spin the line very slowly and this will be quite annoying when you have to cast frequently. For example, when fishing in a current and retrieving a float, the number of casts is very high and in such cases you should choose a reel with a higher gear ratio, which will reel in more line per turn. While a standard reel has a 5:1 transmission, a fast reel that is more suitable for float fishing should have a 6.2:1 transmission. Reels with even faster retrieve rates are already spinning quite hard and few reels with this retrieve rate are produced.

Reels for classic bottom fishing.

If you intend to fish for bream or crucian carp with a classic bottom fishing rod and to monitor the bite with a beacon or monkey, then you can choose either a simple inertia reel in the 4000-7000 size with a fast front brake or a reel with two brakes, also known as a baitrunner reel, in which the rear brake, set on a very slack setting, is engaged when you put the rod on the holders. This is done to prevent the rod from being pulled into the water by a larger catch. However, such reels are quite heavy and more easily broken, so they are gradually being replaced by reels with a fast front brake, where it is enough to turn the brake in a semicircle and unscrew it so that it goes from being completely free to the right tension for the bite. With such brakes, the brake can also be unscrewed by placing the rod on the rod holder, and then sharply tightened with a flick of the fingers just before the lift.

A reel for the modern fisherman.

The most common reels used for fiddling are reels that are reelless with a front brake. They differ from ordinary reels for spinning or float fishing by their size, as they are usually used in the 4000-7000 size, they usually have a shallower and wider reel and, what is really important, a round solid metal clip that will not cut the line when clipping it. The finder reel is the better the easier and faster it is to pull the feeder and the further it casts it. A higher-geared feeder reel will spin the line faster, but doing so with a heavy feeder from great depths or strong flows will not be easy, and will be tiring not only for the fisherman but also for the reel itself. So it is necessary to find a happy medium between reel transmission and speed of reeling. The rule here is simple, the bigger the reel the more line you will reel in per revolution of the reel handle, and the faster the transmission from the knob to the rotor, the more revolutions of the reel handle you will reel in per revolution of the reel handle. So, for powerful reels, you need a smaller transmission but a larger drum to wind the roll. If you are choosing a reel exclusively for the current, choose the lowest possible ratio, even if it is 4,6 or 4,8:1. This will give you a powerful reel that will last longer and be less fatiguing for your fingers. However, if you are a long-distance angler and you frequently cast your rod, you should consider a faster (distance) reel with a 5.3 or 5.6:1 ratio and a wide spool.

Reel for spinning.

Beginners usually choose a spoolless reel for spinning because it is easier to cast than a multiplier reel, but once you get a bit more experienced you can start thinking about a multiplier reel. For children, we do not recommend starting with multiplier reels, as they are more of a hassle until you learn how to cast correctly, and you should buy better quality reels to cast with. With cheap reels, throwing small weights is often not very feasible. However, for the more experienced angler, it is certainly worth looking at more than just inertia reels from time to time. Reels without spinning reels are advantageous when fishing with baits lighter than 15g, as well as when fishing with long spinning reels, for example in rivers for salmon or salmonids. Multiplier reels have more advantages when trolling (more comfortable to hold and no unexpected loops with knots that occur when trolling and releasing the line). Multiplier reels are also clearly superior when casting lures heavier than 50g. They make it much easier to cast a heavy lure and stop it in time, and the reel itself is much more robust and will definitely last longer.

The speed of the reel should be chosen according to the type of angling. When fishing with light wobblers for bream or trout, it is recommended to choose a reel with a higher ratio of approximately 6:1. This makes it easier to retrieve the lure faster than the current, and when fishing for trout, it is possible to sink the wobbler more quickly. When jigging, it is recommended to go for slower reels, as the knob is constantly starting to turn after each jump of the lure. With a fast retrieve it is really harder and less enjoyable. Thus, the reel transfer should be approximately 5:1. When fishing with large lures, where the reel needs power, a slower retrieve should also be chosen, except when fishing for pelagic fish with live sonar. In this case, the bait would have to be retrieved very quickly by repeating the cast and the reel transfer would be higher. However, the casts are short and the reel and arm will not get too tired.

Reel trolling.

For trolling in inland waters, both a leaderless and a multiplier reel can be used. A spool with a low gear ratio and sufficient power should be used, as when trolling with several rods, baits are usually pulled without stopping the boat, either for casting or with the catch already in it. However, it is much more efficient to troll with multiplier reels that have line counters and a sufficiently long reel elbow. With such reels it is much easier to retrieve the lure, and you can also know exactly how much line has been released and at what depth your lure is then. Such reels are now also available in a low-profile body, with which we can even cast the lure a little, without having to cast it the whole distance, as with the classic "bobbin".

Reel for sea.

Sea fishing is very varied, but among our compatriots the most popular are two methods of catching. One is deep jigging vertically, and the other is throwing heavy elastics 100-200g. In the first case, only a marine multiplier reel should be used, preferably with two transmission speeds: slower for fighting the catch, faster for retrieving the bait. For casting, it is advisable to choose a powerful 6000-8000 size spool.

You will find all types of reels in our shop, both online and in person. We specialise in reels for spinning, fiddler, float and multiplier reels for the sea as well as low profile multiplier reels for spinning. We have good prices, promotions and sales, and a really great selection of cheap reels for beginners as well as top quality reels for professionals and fanatics.