The Spin Cast Rod and Reel
by Ken Sturdivant
Southern Fishing Schools Inc.
There are hundreds of rods and reels
out there to choose from. From spin casting to bait casting sometimes
the choices are too much for beginning angler. The spin casting rod and
reel
is the first one many anglers learn to use. The reason these outfits
are popular is that they are easy to use and they can catch almost any
game
fish.
The first outfit that most anglers learn to use is the spin cast
rod and reel. These outfits will work for almost any specie and can
handle many line sizes. The benefit of this outfit is that it is easy
to cast
and fish with. First there is the choice of fish. For pan fish like
sunfish, trout and small species, light action outfits will work much
easier. If
the target is bass, stripers and catfish, medium to heavy action
outfits are better. Spin cast outfits come in a variety of sizes and
rod actions.
If you are after small pan fish, use a light action spin cast outfit
and 4 pound test line. On the other hand if bass, stripers or catfish
are the
targeted fish, use a heavy action outfit and 12 pound test lines
or higher.
The spin cast reel keeps fishing line inside a closed housing.
There are
some real advantages to this reel. The fishing lines are more easily
managed. These spin cast reels keep fishing lines inside the reel
and tangled lines
are kept to a minimum. There is a simple push button on the back
of
the reel. Push the button cast the rod and release the button. This
action sends the lure off into the water. These reels will not back
lash and
line
management is very easy. Try and use a spin cast reel that has
and interchangeable handle. Put the handle on the side of the reel that
works best for the
angler and try both the left and right side action. The first spin
cast reels were designed for left handed fishermen. Now you can choose
which
side of the reel the handles are on. The fishing lines that come
on these outfits have been on the reel a long time in most cases. The
first
thing
to do with the reel is put new line on it. Make sure to use a monofilament
fishing line that is designed for these reels. Line sizes on light
outfits should be no more than 6 pound test. On larger reels for
larger
fish use
10 to 12 pound
test lines.
