| If you are new to steelhead fishing, the combo is a | | | | The baitcasting reel sometimes called a levelwind reel |
| great way to start because the manufacturers have | | | | may be the most preferred type of reel by |
| matched the right reel with the right rod. They | | | | experience steelhead anglers under most fishing |
| usually even put the right line on the reel for you. As | | | | circumstances today. |
| a novice angler you will not have to worry about | | | | Baitcasting reels work with the weight from the bait |
| balancing the reel to the rod, you are assured of a | | | | or lure. This weight pulls on the line and turns the |
| perfect match. | | | | spool, as the spool turns it releases more line. The |
| Having the right balance to your rod is an important | | | | heavier the lure is the longer the cast can be. |
| step to being a successful steelhead angler. You are | | | | With practice, this style of reel also will allow you to |
| going to be using your rod all day and if it is not | | | | cast more accurately. |
| balance correctly you will not only find your self | | | | The more experienced anglers typically prefer the |
| fighting the rod and reel you are going to tire out | | | | baitcasting reel. This is even more so when using |
| faster whether you are catch fish or not. | | | | heavier lures and lines designed for the bigger fish. |
| All you need to do is determine the type of fishing | | | | Most baitcasting reels now incorporate a break |
| that you want to do and then find the combo that | | | | system designed to adjust the resistance or drag on |
| best suits your needs. The combo rod and reel | | | | the spool. This is what is called an anti backlash |
| packages are available from the ultra-light outfits to | | | | system, these system can be either mechanical or |
| the heaviest of rod and reels on the market today. | | | | magnetic. They allow you to adjust how much |
| Decide on whether you are going to fish the bigger | | | | resistance is placed on the spool to pull the right |
| rivers or smaller steams, if you are going to be | | | | amount of line off the spool when casting. They |
| fishing from a boat or from the bank and find the | | | | come with either a star drags or a simple drag knob |
| combo package to fit those needs. | | | | which is used to set the drag for fighting the fish. |
| For some one who is thinking about starting | | | | You can also select a baitcasting reel for your style |
| steelhead fishing or for the experienced angler that is | | | | of fishing offshore reels are designed to fight large |
| looking to purchase a spare rod and reel, the combo | | | | fish from a boat |
| is an excellent choice. You will find combo rod and | | | | Trolling reels allow you to drag live bait or a lure as |
| reel in all three types. Here are some recommend | | | | you troll in a boat and are available in a wide range of |
| combos that will be great for the beginning or expert | | | | sizes. |
| angler. | | | | Casting reels give you the benefit of precision casts. |
| Spinning Rod and Reel | | | | The casting reel comes in two casting styles, pitching |
| The spinning fishing reels are an open-faced reel. Your | | | | to cast overhead or sidearm, and flipping to cast |
| line is released from a stationary spool by flipping a | | | | underhand in tight situations such as underneath tree |
| bail wire, a piece of metal wire across the spool called | | | | branches. |
| a bail. This stationary spool keeps the line in place and | | | | Spincasting Rod and Reel |
| helps prevent snarls and tangled line. | | | | Spincasting reels are closed-faced, and combination of |
| The weight of your lure or bait is what propels the | | | | spinning and casting reels. The spool remains |
| line forward when casting. Spinning reels can handle | | | | stationary until you use a thumb button to cast. |
| smaller baits lures, or weights. However, today's | | | | When you release the button, your line is free to |
| spinning reels are designed for use on the lightest to | | | | spool off when casting. |
| some of the heavier fish such as the steelhead and | | | | The ease of use makes the spincasting reels the |
| salmon. | | | | best choice for beginners. Their ease of casting and |
| The spinning reel comes in either a left or right hand | | | | their reliability is what makes them such a good |
| retrieve, or some are adjustable for either hand. | | | | choice for the beginning angler. With so few bells and |
| Spinning reels use an anti-reverse, a simple | | | | whistles that can cause problems while you are |
| mechanism you can set to keep the reel from turning | | | | fishing. |
| in reveres. The anti-reverse lock is usually a lever | | | | The spincasting reel does have a more limited line |
| mounted on the gear housing cover or the back of | | | | capacity the other types of reels. However, you can |
| the reel. This keeps your line from spooling off once | | | | still find models that will handle the light to medium |
| you get a strike from a fish. It prevents the reel | | | | fish. |
| handle from turning in reverse when you hook a fish | | | | The spincasting reel is an excellent choice if you are |
| and it runs or when you are trolling. This simple to | | | | thinking of getting a reel for the young angler. With a |
| use lever can be easily tripped on or off allowing you | | | | spincasting reel, the young or inexperience angler will |
| control of your line when releasing for trolling and | | | | be spending more time fishing and less time trying to |
| then tripped while waiting for a fish to strike. | | | | figure out how to use the reel. |
| Automatic anti-reverse requires no manual settings | | | | Purchasing a steelhead rod and reel combo will give |
| this type of reel will not spin backwards. | | | | you the best value for your money. Like anything |
| The spinning reel is widely used among steelhead | | | | else, the more features in a combo, as well as the |
| anglers as it allows you to switch for the heaviest of | | | | more quality components, the more you can expect |
| baits to the lightest and still be able to cast well. | | | | too pay. A good combo, though, will provide a |
| Casting Rod and Reel | | | | lifetime of fun and excitement. |