| So, you want to go on a fishing adventure. But, you | | | | shop staff to point out the saltwater reels. |
| don't own any fishing tackle yet. You live near | | | | Then you need to decide on spinning or baitcast. I will |
| saltwater, so you know there is a difference there, | | | | strongly suggest a spinning reel for your first as they |
| but other than that...you are clueless. You go to your | | | | are easier to use for beginners as well as they cost |
| local tackle shop and are taken aback by all the | | | | less. Baitcast reels do perform better, but they have |
| options. With so many brands and models out there, | | | | a heavy price and you need the knowhow to use |
| how do you choose. Lots of people enjoy the idea | | | | them, otherwise you will wind up with what's called a |
| of going out for a relaxing fishing trip, but when you | | | | bird's nest on your first cast and that will pretty |
| are just getting started, how do you know what | | | | much end your day for fishing. |
| tackle you need. Of course asking your local tackle | | | | The final thing that should make up your mind for |
| shop staff is a great place to begin, but even that | | | | your first reel is price. Don't let price fool you. Just |
| has mixed reports. They all seem to have a different | | | | because it's the most expensive or least does not |
| opinion. So, how do you choose? | | | | mean it is the best or worst. Feel how the reel spins |
| The list of brands is too numerous to even list. | | | | in your hand. More bearings usually mean smoother |
| Everyone knows Penn and Shimano, even if they | | | | action, which is good, but it doesn't have to be top |
| have never fished before, but they are more known | | | | of the line to bring home the catch. And if you can |
| because of how much those companies spend on | | | | find last year's model, you will save a lot and not lose |
| advertising. So, that in turn makes their reels a little | | | | any quality. |
| more expensive. | | | | Shop around a little. There are lots of places that |
| So you live in a saltwater area, that's where we will | | | | have good refund policies if you bring the reel back |
| start the criteria for your first reel. All reels are not | | | | shortly after purchase with no damage. And then |
| alike even from freshwater to saltwater. If you want | | | | just go for one. Once you have a saltwater fishing |
| a saltwater fishing reel, you need to make sure it is | | | | reel, it won't be your last. |
| made to withstand the environment. Ask your tackle | | | | |