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I cannot tell you how happy I am with my Spin Reel. Man, this thing is getting better and better as I learn more about it.
Is it better to have more or less ball bearing in an open face spinning reel?
I am planning on buying a new open face spinning Spin Reel reel for Christmas an wanted to know how to choose which one to buy.I was planning on getting either a $20 Mitchell, a $25 Quantum snapshot which I already have one of or a $36 Shimano 2 of the 3 have 3 ballbearings and the other one has 4.
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December 8th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
You will need to open the bail and tie your line on the spool. That way when the bail is closed it will retrieve your line. The handles on most spin casts are reversible so you can switch it for right of left handed retrieve. Make sure you keep a slight amount of tension on the line when you spool it so that it will minimize back lashing. That’s pretty much all there is to it. The only thing that will be adjustable is the drag.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I’ve got 18lb braid on one of mine. The reel is nearly thirty years old. The braid is more than two years old. Buy good stuff, it saves money in the long run.Careful how you wind in, not too much pressure on it, same as mono line. Lift the rod, drop it and wind the loose line in, lift drop wind. Too much pressure can result in the spindle imploding. 10lb pressure on each turn times a hundred turns is 1000lb pressure.It also compresses and heats the line so you get a poor cast or no cast at all if the line is stuck to the next layer.Take care, and you can use braided line.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Look at the Fin-Nor Offshore spinning reels, which go for $150 exactly. I’d look at the OFS55 which holds 375-yards of 50lb braid, and the OFS65 which holds 400-yards of 100lb braid. Here’s the link to the reel : http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_89192____SearchResultsAnd I’m sure it has a metal frame.
December 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
A couple of other posts have suggested a Pfleuger reel, and I agree 100%! The Pfleuger President is by far my best spinning reel, and you would not be disappointed with it.
December 10th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
If the line is already on the reel the rest is easy.1. Open the bail2. Thread the line through the guides3. Set the dragYou’ll notice on the top of the spool a large plastic retaining nut. Turning it counterclockwise will loosen the drag. Loosen it a bit then tie the line to something stationary. Lift up on the rod like you’re fighting a fish. You should hear the reel clicking as the drag releases. TIghten the drag until it only gives when you put a lot of pressure on it. You should set the drag so that it releases before the line breaks.
December 11th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I read this as a spinning reel and a spin casting reel question????The spinning reel, the one with the bail you flip over, for me is much better for casting due to my being able to cast where I want to with it.The spin casting reels, like the 33 and more, I just can not hit the right spot when casting them. My wife loves hers however. She is great with her crank bait work on open water and does not like it when I head for the lilly pads and such where my casting into small holes is important.Hope that helps you figure out what is good for YOU>..
December 11th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
I feel your pain. Here is a tip to get that bugger off. Place the reel in the freezer for several hours and when you take it out. use a towel to grip the face cover and turn it to the LEFT as you are looking at it from the front
December 12th, 2010 at 11:07 am
It’s fine to use ! I always have a higher quality reel and a couple different rods that I use (usually purchased at garage sales, “you find great deals”) . Play around with different set ups, this can be a life time hobby !
December 12th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
l have done this. many people use a closed face underspin reel that is like a push button but has a trigger instead. hanging under the rod, the line is less susceptible to sticking to the rod when wet affecting the cast.the guides on a fly rod are a bit small for a regular open face spin reel but you CAN do it.great crappie system.have fun!
December 13th, 2010 at 11:10 am
It doesn’t take rocket surgery to figure out the difference between a baitcast reel and a spinning reel. Figure it out yourself.Low-profile baitcaster…http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_102799_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0Round baitcaster…http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_63169_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0Spinning reel…http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96664_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0I use baitcast reels primarily, but switch over to spinning reels when small live baits are required.
December 13th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Well first you need to learn what size you need. My suggestion would be to go shopping for the best price you can find. Normally Walmarts has some good combination Ugly Stick rods with Mitchell reels on them. As far as the handle goes when you’re using a spinning rod and reel the guides and reel go down while you’re casting. When you cast you normally use your right hand to hold the line against the pole and you want to keep that hand clear. When a fish bites or you put the rod into a rod holder you then flip the reel back so that the handle will be on the right hand side. There are left handed reels, but I think because you’re used to having a push button reel you normally kept the reel on top and the handle always stayed on the right.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Handle (crank) on the left, spin it forward (counterclockwise).
December 14th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
There is no right or wrong in this situation, you do what ever feels comfortable ! I’m right handed and I use a reel with the handle on the left side, because I have more control with the rod with my strong arm
December 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am
As one, you should always pair the rod’s line weight (example 20lb line) with the reel you’ll be using. The other and probably as important, height of spool either a spinning reel or casting, conventional reel etc..Its as important the height of the spool for reasons as, line choking, this is a factor that would lowers your casting distance and creates friction with the line causing premature wear. Of course the above might be almost impossible unless you have a custom rod built. Many reels can weight more then others, does that mean if one weights more it can’t be used on that rod compared to a lighter reel in weight, no.Does it mean I’m relaxed about a light weight reel and rod, of course not. We’re always looking for the lightest equipment we can find, in certain instances light isn’t the ideal equipment.You should pay attention to line weight(match reel line to rod), next make sure the reel’s line coming off the spool doesn’t choke as it enters the guide facing the reel, it doesn’t have to be a perfect geometry in the case of OEM rods.OEM rod manufactures aren’t in the business of matching rods to reels and are improperly balanced. Another answer said balance the rod and reel on your finger or fingers. This might be good for ultra light to medium rods. If the rod’s tip is too heavy, it will tip over that direction. In that case you would remove the butt cap and insert a piece of lead weight to compensate the difference. In general it rarely goes the opposite. A heavy tip rod will always tire your fore arm, this in tern might discourage you from fishing, specially for a beginner. So consider getting yourself a rod holder if you have such a rod and understand that because some rods are poorly built it doesn’t mean all are.