Fixed Spool Reels
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Originally designed for freshwater fishing, then made bigger for Sea fishing, the fixed spool reel is "Frowned Upon" by many experts. However with manufacturers improving performance and reliability their popularity grows. |
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| These reels
are by far the easiest to use, making them ideal for the novice. The
experts still tell you that "You can not distance cast, with a
fixed spool", however many of today's models are superb casting
tools, providing you know how to use them.
The modern fixed spool is light years away from the early models that caused their poor reputation. Today's reels are built to precise engineering tolerances, internal gears sport a handful of bearings while some reels feature twist reducing line rollers. When choosing a fixed spool reel, look for polished metal coned spool for smooth line flow, a line-lay system that follows the contour of the spool, profiled line roller to stop mono twisting as it is retrieved, positive bale arm action, medium gearing and plenty of bearings to make retrieval under pressure, as smooth as possible. |
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