Baitcasting and Spinning Fishing Reels

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Don Lindsey, a real estate professional in Alameda, California, who owned Gallagher and Lindsey Realtors for four decades. When he wasn’t busy managing all company staff and handling the completion of transactions, Don Lindsey of Alameda enjoyed fishing. Today, he remains an avid trout fisherman.

Although there are many different types of fishing reels, most are divided into two broad categories: baitcasting and spinning reels. Of the two, spinning reels are the most popular type of reel. This is because they are very easy to use and best for people who are new to fishing. Such reels have an open-faced design and are capable of casting quickly and accurately. They also cast further and have a good line capacity. However, since they do not perform as well with extra weight, spinning reels are not suited for heavier line, heavy lures, or big fish.

For these situations, fishermen may prefer using a baitcast reel. Baitcasters require a lot of skill and effort to master, but they work well with heavy lures and lines, including spinner baits and jigs. They are also highly accurate if they are used by someone who is familiar with them. When fishermen are unfamiliar with baitcasters, they invite numerous problems. These not only include problems with accuracy, but also issues with having the fishing line get tangled. While this may seem unimportant, baitcasters usually cover the line, so correcting tangled line is more difficult.