Types of Fishing Reels Most Used by Anglers

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, recreational fishing plays a great role in the sustainable management of marine resources. Expert anglers are great environmental conservationists and equally support the economic development of the country as well.

While recreational fishing catch doesn’t contribute to the import and export of fish, it conducts support related economic activities like travel, accommodation, boat rental, infrastructure, bait and tackle supply, motor construction and repair, etc.

Expert anglers make use of top gear and high-quality fishing equipment to catch the best trophy fish while enjoying quality time with family and friends on fishing excursions.  

With a plethora of fishing reels available in the market, let’s find out the types of reel designed and used for specific fishing conditions.

Spincast Reels

An inexpensive and easy-to-use reel, spincast reels are a great investment for first-time anglers who’ve just started out recreational fishing.

The simple push-button design of reel provides decent casting accuracy. However, it doesn’t have much room to cast the line far and beyond.

Although perfect for children and those who want to catch small fish, spincast reels aren’t ideal for catching larger trophy fish.

Baitcasting Reels

A favorite amongst expert anglers, baitcasting reels are great for long-distance casting and offer a respite from tangled and twisted lines.

Available in a light and heavy design to catch small and big fish, baitcasting reels are easy to handle after a couple of tries and practice.

Spinning Reels

Whether you’re fishing on a lake, by the beach or deep sea, the spinning reel offers great versatility to catch big and small fish species.

They’re great for casting live bait and plastic lures and offer a flip-and-lock mechanism that releases the line with a metal wire locking it in place.

Spinning Reels

Offshore Reels

Made to handle tough situations and rough water conditions, baitcasting and spinning reels are used for offshore fishing.

Offshore reels are more expensive than traditional baitcasting and spinning reels as they’re manufactured and designed to catch large fish species and saltwater splashes.

Conventional/Trolling Reels

The heavy-duty graphite and aluminum construction of the trolling reels offer a smooth drag system to cast long lines to catch big fish.

Equipped with a dual-speed reel, conventional trolling reels have an amazing drag system that lets you switch between fighting to catch large Marlin and small fish.

Fly Fishing Reels

Specifically designed for fly fishing, these unique reels have large arbors that make it easy to retrieve the line at a quicker speed.

With several fly fishing reels dating back 40 to 50 years, these reels are specially designed to catch different fish species like trout, salmon, and tuna.

Sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas

Dust your fishing reels, rods, and lines and organize your gearbox for the ultimate fishing trip in Cabo San Lucas!

We offer some of the best fishing charters in Cabo for an adventurous trip to discover the exotic fish species of the Mexican Bay.

Charter a luxurious fishing boat from our extensive collection of fishing fleets and set out on a sail to discover the big fish bites of the season.

Contact us for more information on fishing charters costs and prices in Cabo San Lucas. You can also give us a call at 52 624. 168. 9544 or drop an email at tagsportfishing@gmail.com.