Intro to Freshwater Fish With The Baitcast Reel
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We continue our Freshwater Fishing Gear series as we attempt to remove the fright of purchasing fishing gear from the beginning fisherman.
Don’t make the same mistake I made, I purchased gear that seemed great but was totally improper for the business at hand. With the horde of reels and rods that are available, not to mention the millions of baits, fishing knives, fishing nets, line thickness and other fishing tackle; how could a first timer not make a few incorrect and pricey purchases?
We started our series on freshwater fishing tackle with the reel; already reviewed were the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Escalade of the fishing universe the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Baitcast reels can handle thicker lines and allows for longer casts than spinning reels in the identical size range. Fishermen frequently use line in the 14- to 17-pound-test range.
The function of the baitcast allows for precision casting to get the lure exactly where you want it. They use very strong drag mechanisms to slow bigger, stronger fish and are meant to be used with bigger lures.
The baitcast reel is the desired reel for catching Wide-Mouth Bass, Salmon, Barramundi and more. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags and tangled line can be a problem or for casting under low standing bridges and walkways.
The baitcaster has a rotating spool with the line spooled the same way as the line as it plays down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are engaged by a series of external pins that exposes the line. Many are made from composites, but most are still stainless steel, often with brass pieces in certain sections.
The baitcaster attaches above the rod, making it more difficult to handle and has a much higher learning curve than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a good entry level reel for children or the starting fisherman.
The occasional weekend angler who will only fish occasionally has many lower priced alternatives available, why pay for what you won’t use. The baitcaster excels at casting; do you really want to spend that kind of money if you are just tossing your line into the water so you can sit back and enjoy a cold beverage?
A top of the line example of baitcast reel is the Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Elite Baitcast Reel, priced at $220. It is one of the finest Bass Pro Shops exclusive reels, a true world-class baitcaster–sleek and fast, light and strong, virtually effortless in its handling, and best it is priced well below other baitcaster reels in its class.
Our review of the Fly Fishing Reel is next article in the continuing series “Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide.
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