August 14, 2009

The Truth About Saltwater Reels

By Ron Hampton

Saltwater reels are exactly what the deep sea fisherman needs in order to catch that big game fish. How else will he catch that mighty Marlin that has been evading him for more years than he cares to remember?

You will find that there is a variety of saltwater reels for you to choose from and the one you go for should be very specific to your requirements. You need to think about what sort of fish you are going to catch. A tuna fisherman won't need the same level of equipment that a marlin angler does.

A couple of the more common reels include the saltwater spinning reel which is used by almost every saltwater fisherman. The popularity of this reel is no doubt due to the fact that one can enjoy a very light weight spinning reel which are most suited for lighter fish. The average Joe is likely to be happy with this reel as it is good for catch and release fishing. If you are going to take part in some surf or deep sea fishing then you should look around for something heavier.

Other types of reels are the conventional reels, lever drag reels, bait casting and big game fishing reels. The type of fishing you do will determine the type of reel you use. If one looks at diagrams of these reels, they do all look alike but there are the slightest differences on all of them. For example, the lever drag conventional reel is smaller then the lever drag big game reel. The reel itself is bigger on the lever drag big game reel because of the weight, size and strength of the type of fish that will be caught. Therefore the bigger the fish, the bigger the reel.

If you want to make sure that you are not the one that has to talk about the big one that got away then you should take a look at these differences and choose the one that is right for you.

Even though some people do catch the fish and then release it once it has been weighed, the length and weight of the fish will be discussed around the fire with the beers after the long day of fishing is over.

If you want to make sure that you get the best saltwater reels for your needs then don't delay in seeking the help of fishing professional. They will give you the best advice and can recommend a good product.

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