Sea Fishing Reels

When you are thinking about buying new or used sea fishing reels, you need to consider which fish you could be catching. Generally, it is best to be prepared to catch big fish, regardless of the species you are targeting. Choosing a saltwater reel is important because they are specifically made to withstand the corrosive action of the salt water, they are usually made from aluminum or stainless steel and often both.

These reels are always going to be bigger than the ones you might use to fish in freshwater since most species grow to a larger size, and the length minimums are still going to need a larger reel when you are sea fishing. If you are planning to go big game fishing the sea fishing reels you will need will have very sturdy. This is because you will be trolling and you there is the possibility of landing anything from a large marlin to a shark.

There are different types of fishing reels for saltwater just like freshwater. The most common are open-faced reels, called spinning reels, that can be operated easily. More experienced fishermen often prefer the large bait casting type reel. Regardless of the type you will want to consider some with the geared action for faster retrieving, the wheels for setting the drag and all the other bits which help you reel in a big fish without losing it or getting yourself too worn out in the process. Anybody who has landed a big fish knows it is possible to be fighting it for hours.

When considering buying your first sea fishing reels it is best to be looking at a couple of the best all-around reels, it is best to lean towards heavy weight, rather than light weigh reels. By doing this you will be well prepared for the unexpected and it will not affect your ability to catch the smaller fish.

There are sea fishing reels for trolling and casting with spinning reels, bait casting and center pin reels the basic configuration. Amongst those types there are open faced, closed face, side casting, electric etc. The choice of reel comes back to your personal preference and depends on the type of fishing you like to do.

Most of the deep-sea fishermen prefer one of the trolling reels or spinning reels in a heavy duty form, these are required because the fish can be much larger, the line is much heavier as are the baits or lures. Cranking even a small to medium fish up from the depths requires hefty tackle.

Also used are fixed spool and multiplier spool reels, these are rugged reels with large winding gear drags that are micro adjustable or can be locked down. They can have large grip handles to apply more power when fighting a fish, many have from 4 to 7 ball bearings so the drag can be best adjusted for smooth power. Most sea fishing reels have their yardage capacity calculated using 17 pound line. If you need more than that or a heavier line you will have to make the calculations yourself. You will get less length of line on the spool when using heavier line.

Make sure you use the best sea fishing tackle you can afford so you don't miss out on that trophy fish when it attacks your bait or one of your sea fishing lures.

Posted by Brent Milne
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Sea Fishing Reels