Like gears on a bicycle, a lower gear ratio is easier to crank, but requires more turns. Multiple Gears: All reels are offered with distinctive gear ratios, which equates to how many times the spool turns for one revolution of the crank. More ball bearings are a good indicator of a reel’s quality.
Quality reels use sealed ball bearings, resulting in dramatically smoother action-even under loads imposed by big fish. Bushings: Small inexpensive reels use bushings on rotating parts because they are cheap, easy to produce and don’t demand close tolerances. Reels intended for saltwater are pricier because they use corrosion-resistant materials such as anodized aluminum, shielded stainless steel or bronze bearings and forged aluminum spools. Freshwater: Reels used for freshwater fishing do not need the extensive protection against aggressive corrosion brought about by exposure to seawater. Key Points to Consider when Shopping for a Reel Popular brands include Abu Garcia, Avet, Daiwa, Penn, Pflueger, Shakespeare, Shimano and more. Choices include baitcasting, conventional and spinning reels in a range of sizes for most types of fishing and sizes of fish. West Marine offers a complete selection of reels for fresh- and saltwater use.
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