Choosing The Right Fishing Reel

Hey everybody, my name
is Kristine Fischer
I’m with go outside and today
we’re going to talk
about fishing rod and reels.
Let’s face it.
When you’re walking into an outdoor
hardgoods shop looking for a fishing rod.
It can be really daunting going down
all of the aisles and seeing all
these different options.
Where do you start?
How do you choose the right setup?
So today we’re going to cover
the three most popular fishing
rod and reel setups and
help you decide which one might
be best for you.
So first up, we’re going to talk
about the Spincast combo now.
This spincast combo is one
of the most popular combos
out there for a variety of reasons.
Number one, it is extremely easy to use.
With the push of a button you’re casting
just like a pro,
because the spincast rod and
reel features an enclosed real on top.
This also minimizes
any potential for back lashing or
line twists that sometimes
it’s pretty common with the
other two styles.
Another pro with this setup,
these things are relatively inexpensive.
You can get one of these combos and
they typically come pre wind line already
on the spool for as low as $15.
Now some of the cons
of this setup right here.
Number one, there is not
a lot of line capacity
in this setup, so this means
that you’re looking for
heavier line, more
line, or you’re targeting larger fish.
This may not be the route you want to go,
another con with the spincast setup
they aren’t known to be very durable, so
if you’re looking for
something to last long term,
may want to look at
it alternative as well.
So this combo
is going to be well suited for
kids or novice anglers
just getting into the sport
who want to experience
fishing without making a large.
Next up, we’ve got the widely
popular spinning combo.
So the neat thing about a spinning
combo like the spincast,
it’s relatively easy to
use once you get the hang of it.
This also allows you to
cast very light baits.
You can make longer casts, holds,
more line than Spincast, and also
is more durable than spincast
the few cons of a spinning setup.
It’s a little more expensive
and doesn’t have as powerful as a drag
system as the casting set up.
This is an ideal
setup for anglers that are
ready to graduate from
the spincast setup.
And want to have a
little more versatility in
what they’re doing.
Last but not least, let’s talk
about a casting rod reel.
So for those of you
who feel like you’ve mastered the
spincast and spinning setups and are
ready for a bit of a challenge,
this might be the way to go.
The pros and cons of a baitcaster.
These are extremely durable.
They have a larger line capacity,
which means they
can hold more line and heavier
line, making them
more suitable for larger game fish.
They also have a
very powerful drag system
also making them
suitable for large game fish.
Now let’s talk about the
biggest con of a bait caster.
From beginners to pros,
everybody has and will experience
the dreaded backlash on this set
up from time to time
there are a lot of things to
learn about the baitcaster,
including the drag of
the spool tensioner and the brake system.
Making these a bit more difficult to
learn and master.
Also, these are known to be a
little more expensive
than the other options.
However, when you’re ready
for a challenge, this is an awesome setup
that allows you to experiment with
a lot of different techniques
all across the board in terms of fishing.
So that covers the three most popular
types of rods and
reel setups on the market.
Hopefully this allows you to
narrow down your selection and
determine which route is best for you.
Be sure to check out our video on how to
cast each one of these setups,
and most importantly have fun out there.