two-speed reel

What Are Conventional Reels Good For?

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conventional reels are generally used when trolling for large offshore fish including marlin, sailfish, big dorado, wahoo and large tuna These reels are also a good choice when targeting particularly large freshwater fish such as great northern pike and lake trout. Do conventional reels have brakes? Both baitcasting and conventional reels use a brake that … Read more

What Is A 2 Speed Fishing Reel?

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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