The concept of a two-speed reel is really quite simple, instead of utilizing a single gear set designed to retrieve line at a given speed, a two-speed offers two, generally designated as “high” and “low,” which offer anglers more fishing options. How much drag is enough? The rule of thumb for drag setting is 30% … Read more
What is a long cast reel? Penn Conflict II Long Cast Spinning Reel. Some reels have a long-cast spool—that is, a spool that is tall and has a large arbor that allows line to easily shoot off the easily during the cast. What is a 4000 size reel for? Medium sized spinning reels (4000 – … Read more
Shimano did an incredible job at balancing this reel and it is incredibly smooth It turns as well as other spinning reels I’ve bought that were far more expensive. Overall this reel is built well, very light, turns smooth, etc. What is a 2500 reel good for? Choosing a fishing rod to go with this … Read more
The Talicas are ultra-smooth and an absolute pleasure to fish. Oversized carbon drag washers put out 20-40 lbs of drag, depending on the model, and Shimano’s internals are second to none. How much drag does a Talica 20 have? Up to 60 lb maximum drag. How much drag does a Talica 50 have? Shimano Talica … Read more
In this article, I’ll talk about the topic What Size Reel Is Best For Crappie?, and I’ll try to cover as much information as possible. In general, there is no best crappie reel size. Reel sizes 3000 and below are well suited for crappie fishing. Depending on the brand, as specifications can vary, the 2000 … Read more
Choosing a fishing rod to go with this size reel: A 4000 or 40 reel is where you start to gain a little size so this sized reel will generally suit medium action classes of rods in the 6ft-7ft (barra/snapper style rod) with a line class of around 4Kg-10Kg or in an 8ft-10ft (light surf) … Read more
The following topic, What Is A Size 4000 Reel Good For?, will be discussed in depth in this blog post, and all relevant information will be included. Continue reading to learn more about this topic. medium sized spinning reels (4000 – 5500) These are medium sized spinning reels ideal for rods in the 7-8 foot … Read more
Spin cast reels are the most basic fishing reels. Spin cast reels work fine for basic catfishing (especially for channel catfish) or targeting smaller fish. Anything more than dropping a bait off the side of the boat or shore though and you’ll probably find it difficult. What size reel is good for catfishing? While spinning … Read more
This blog post will cover all the important details regarding the following topic: What Is A 4000 Size Reel Good For?. Read below to find out more. Medium sized spinning reels (4000 – 5500) They are best for targeting mid sized species up to about 30 pounds , and work best with 8-14lb monofilament, or … Read more
As with any sports memorabilia, in some cases antique fishing reels can be worth a few thousand dollars. On average, most of these collectibles are worth between $300-$500. What is the most used fishing reel? A spinning reel is hands-down the most widely used reel around. Spinning reels are easy to use, effective, and can … Read more