Thread: help with reel

Originally Posted by matt1991

... i got a spinning reel for 20 bucks when i was 15 and it ended up backlashing bad on me for some reason the reel part seems to fall off a lot idk why

There's a strong relationship between paying $20 for a reel and having it backlash and having parts fall off.

Take the $20 you're willing to spend on a spinning reel and add that the $40 you're willing to spend on a baitcasting reel:

https://www.crappie.com/crappie/catf...casting-reels/

Use that $60 to buy a better quality spinning reel.

I say if you have a limited budget just buy what looks best to you and go fishing. I just started buying nicer rods and reels this year and I still have a lot of cheap rods and reels and they still work. I’ve been there and I think it’s better to buy a budget reel and still be able to afford whatever you need to go than to overspend and not have the funds to enjoy your new equipment.

Originally Posted by matt1991

so your saying that any spinning reel n rod combo for30 bucks is a piece of junk ehh i also hope to get one pre spooled since im sure it will cause me some issues i have veryy bad add sadly lol i can barely put line on a spincast reel tying 3 overhead knots and reeling the line in so hopefully ill get one prespooled so i can learn t work with it i got a spinning reel for 20 bucks when i was 15 and it ended up backlashing bad on me for some reason the reel part seems to fall off a lot idk why

I dont think anybody has said that. Theres been several suggestions. Use what you like, can afford, or heck even looks cool. As many have said, the cheap ones do work. Are they ideal, no, but the certainly do work. Get something and get a line in the water, nothing replaces experience..and most importantly, have fun

Casting distance/ accuracy depends on lure weight #1. If you're casting 1/8 oz or heavier lures, distance will be greater than casting 1/32 oz lures. Rod action is the next most important factor depending on the average lure weight you're casting. In my experience, medium action rods don't cut it for light lures because the 1/3 length nearest the tip doesn't load up (bend) enough. Too many ultralight rods bend too much towards the middle and make fighting larger fish a problem when fish get too near the boat. But bank fishing might not be a problem as long as fish can be played near and away from weeds and forced in a direction you choose.

As for myself, a light action spinning rod between 6 - 6.5', a reel I can lubricate that's between the large and small sizes sold, that has a ratio of 5.2:1 and a smooth drag, can make your fishing day comfortable, more accurate and less frustrating. Rod/line sensitivity is of utmost importance when using light lures as well as imparting the right action to light lures. Few lures don't need manipulation by the angler to generate strikes and the tackle package - rod, reel, line and lure, really makes a big difference!

For panfish I use 8# test (2# test diameter) uncoated braid that's supple with a 6# test fluorocarbon lead of 1.5' for distance casts, p/u sensitivity, gradual rod-sweep hook sets, best lure action and fish playing. If there's one thing I can't stand is line twist. Braid has the least twist of the other types and fused braid is no different than monofilament IMO.

Just one angler's opinion supported by a yearly average of over 600 fish - some reaching 7-15 lbs. (catfish/ carp).

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

There's a strong relationship between paying $20 for a reel and having it backlash and having parts fall off.

Take the $20 you're willing to spend on a spinning reel and add that the $40 you're willing to spend on a baitcasting reel:

https://www.crappie.com/crappie/catf...casting-reels/

Use that $60 to buy a better quality spinning reel.

yeah a member from the site is sending me2 pfluger trion reels i cant wait gonna get them and add 4 or 6 pound line to them now i gotta buy 2 spinning rods walmart wont have anything decent might have t order form bass proshops id like to have 1 good rod for crappie i once went in and felt the crappie max basspro brand the yellow one and my god it was so sensitive think it was 19 or 29 bucks

its a little difficult for me now getting into more advanced fishing since everyone i knew growing up only had your basic zebcos

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im thinking of getting one of these i think the second one is the rod i was talking about i reallyloved the feel of it iv never bought expensive rods always 10 dollar ones form walamrt or bought combos so id like to have a good flexible rod to make the fight for panfish much more fun im not sure about the gauges of medium light and ultra light though im such a noob that till recently i thought all rods fit all reels i didnt realize the larger line rings were meant for spinning reels thank god i never bought a spinning rod for my spincast that could have went bad

I bought several Kast King orcas a few years back which at the time only cost $30 each but they do have several that were cheaper,, these are great reels at very low cost with a great reputation,,,,
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