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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Tyron Tollett | Posted under Consumer Electronics
Fishing Reel Stainless Steel Gears
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If this is the year that you've decided it's time to buy a new reel there are a few things you should know to ensure you make the right choice. You should know what to look for in a reel, about gear ratios and ball bearings and so much more but since this is just one little article lets cover a few basics. Spinning vs BaitcastingWhich type of reel do you need? Well if you are going to be going after fish that are smaller and your line is going to be no more than 10 pounds then a spinning wheel is the better choice. It will let you smoothly drag and you can cast a lot further. But if you are going to be using line that's between 10 and 20 pounds and wanting to use larger lures because you are going after the bigger fish then a baitcasting reel is what you want. Today's stretch braid line puts a lot of strain on the fishing reels and it is the line of choice so that means your reel is going to heat up. Therefore you need to choose a spinning wheel that has stainless steel bearings and gears which keeps the drive shaft lined up and the reel working properly. You should also look for an infinite anti-reverse. Wondering what that big ole words all about? It simply means that the reel won't slip when you se the hook. You also should look for a cold forged spool because it won't warp and it takes a lot more of a beating before it gets damaged or nicks appear. A slow oscillation is also important when using braided line. Front drag reels have larger washers so the heat dissipates faster than on the rear drag reels keeping the drag operating smoothly and they are definitely a better choice for the bigger fish such as steelhead, salmon, or any of the salt water species. Rear drag reels are certainly adequate for freshwater fishing. The baitcasting reel is designed for the bigger fish that are much stronger and thus put a lot of pressure on your reel to perform. When choosing a baitcasting reel the features you want to look for are the same as those of a spinning reel. Stainless gears and ball bearings cost a little more so if the reel is selling for $45 or $50 it doesn't have stainless parts and if it advertises stainless parts they are going to be low poor quality parts. If you want to buy one reel that will last a lifetime budget between $100 and $250 and you should be able to find a great reel but remember that with your fishing reel stainless steel gears are a must. About The Author: Tyron is a professional writer and writes about various different subjects. One of his favourite subject is stainless steel. Visit the website at http://www.stainless-steel-now.com to get more information about various different stainless steel products available in the market. |
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