If you are on the look for a cheaper option, go for the fixed-spool reel and this is the best for the inexperienced users. This type is specially made with an axle or a port wherein the spool would rotate. It further comes with a bail arm that would draw the fishing line. The bail arm would move in and out in order to lie down on the line efficiently. This kind can further open to create a cast then it will hold the line by making use of your fingertip and shoots.

Going for the multiplier reel kind is expensive and this kind is heavier compared to the fixed spool. The post is perpendicular with the rod. Basically, it would require an expert to go with the demand of the tool well. There are some models that are available with a guide in order to properly lay the fishing line. On the other hands, there are other kinds that may require your hand to guide the line back into the spool when retrieving it.

Furthermore, fishing reels can be classified as spincasting, spinning, or baitcasting. Among the three, the most common is the spinning reel which is a fixed-spool fishing reel. Its housing is the same with the axis of the rod.

Basically, spinning reels are available in various sizes from very light to the medium-large kinds. These kinds are less sensitive if you compare it to the baitcasting reels. Going for big spinning reels may allow you to complain about their bulkiness but they are best to accommodate heavy bait and lure. When using the spinning kind, backlash is less likely to take place.

A baitcasting reel can fit the hand conveniently, and it can be used with small saltwater fish. This kind is very sensitive to even the slightest movements done at the end of the line. Nevertheless, backlash is possible when casing and this kind is not the right one for that ultra light line size.

Furthermore, spincasting is a combination of the fixed and conventional spool reel. This kind is very easy to use that even beginners can make use of it with ease. This is sometimes called as the push buttong reels since a slight push on the button is what it takes for the tool to work. Nevertheless, this kind is not very sensitive to movements.

So now that you are aware of the pros and cons of each kind of reel, it is up to you to decide which one to get.
By Brian I Park

Rod and Reel Requirement-Bait Rods need to be capable of throwing three or more ounces of lead plus bait. Typical rod lengths are between ten and twelve feet. Reels (spinning or conventional) should hold at least 200 yards of 17-pound test mono-line. Popular line weights for surf fishing are 17 and 20-pound test.

Methods of Bait Fishing
Popular bait-fishing methods include chunking, bait strips, clam & worm, and live lining.

Chunking, a method of fishing that uses steaks cut from larger baitfish such as bunker, mackerel, and herring. Will work throughout most of the year, but more effective when larger baits are in the surf, primarily in the fall. Chunks should be cut into one-inch steaks,or larger. The hook should be placed through the meaty back-section of the chunk. The head should not be discarded, as heads prove to be irresistible to bass. Rigs for chunking require a larger hook able to bite around the bait. Hook sizes can range from 7/0 to 10/0. Hook styles can range from a Salmon (Siwash) style to a larger octopus (beak) style to a large bait holder style hook. Chunks are often fished with a fish-finder rig, enabling bait to be taken by a fish without feeling the weight of the sinker. Fish-Finders are a sliding pin that attaches the sinker to the main line above the swivel.

Bait-strips, originate from a variety of baits such as finger mullet, mackerel, and squid. Strips can be bottom-fished, floated, or retrieved similar to lure fishing. Strips cut from these baits should taper to a point. Hook placement in the wider section of the strip allows the narrow end to flutter from the hook. If fishing with whole mullet, work the wire through the mouth and exit the wire out the anus. The mullet (double) hook should be attached once the wire is pushed through the mullet. Rigs for strips can vary from a threeway swivel rig, keeping the sinker stationary, or bare hook attached to a trolling sinker via a leader and worked by casting and retrieving slowly.

Clam & Worms, effective baits especially in colder water temperatures, but productive throughout the year. Clams also effective in rough surf conditions, as bass feast on broken clams in rough surf following storms. Fresh and frozen clams require the use of bait thread to hold the clam onto the hook due to their soft tissue. Clam & Worm rigs are a simple bottom rig consisting of two bait-holder hooks (sometimes in tandem) and a sinker pin. Clams should be hooked through the tongue section and using bait thread, tied directly to the hook(s). Bloodworms should be hooked at the head and threaded onto the hook and leader, if possible. This helps keep the bloodworm from falling off the hook. Sandworms, however, only should be hooked through the head, as the rest of the body has the consistency of mush and will deteriorate rapidly. Casting sandworms should be done gently with a lob cast, as sandworms have a tendency to tear off the hook.

Live Lining, effective for all types of fish, but most productive for striped bass. Popular bait choices are eels, herring, and bunker. Eels most common live bait due to durability. Most live-lining hooks feature a small, offset hook known as an octopus (beak) hook. Rigs are tied with short lengths of leader connected to the line with a swivel. A sinker is used either in line or with a fish-finder to keep the eel towards the bottom. Live-lining is facilitated by an outgoing tide, allowing the bait to be pulled away from the beach and prevent tangling with main line, an all too common problem when fishing with eels. One additional hint to remember when live lining; there is an incorrect way to hook a bait with an offset hook. Hook baits so the point of the hook is facing up and out, not down and inward. Setting the hook with an offset hook facing down and in will cause the hook to bury into the bait, resulting in a missed hook set and lost fish.

Fishing reels match fishing rods, styles and particular species of targeted fish. Smaller reels go with lightweight rods and carry less line, while larger reels fit with heavier rods and can carry line lengths stretching longer than several football fields.

There are also the styles of fishing to consider. Spinning reels can be open or closed faced and are very popular for anglers who like to use artificial lures such as top water (floating) lures, diving lures and plastics such as worms, grubs and leeches. Spinning closed faced spinning outfits are great gifts for beginners and children because of the simple thumb release in casting and ease of retrieve.

Open faced reels are a bit more complicated in casting in that the small piece of metal known as the “bail” has to be lifted back with the finger on one hand while another finger on the rod holding hand hold the line. It takes a little practice at first but once mastered the open faced reel casts longer and can also hold more line than the closed faced. Open faced reels also are used for the same types of artificial lures.

Casting reels are more of a workhorse than the spinners and used to be called “bait casting reels” because they were used many times for casting rigs with bobbers, hooks and bait. Casting reels do have a tendency to backlash and many beginners get very frustrated trying to master this reel. Backlash is what happens when the line spool keeps on spinning after the cast movement has stopped. The line ties itself into creative knots and has to be freed by picking at the knots until the spool is free. These reels are also used with artificial lures and many professional bass fishermen prefer these over spinning reels because of their solid hookups and powerful retrieves.

One more type of reel is the fly reel and this is used exclusively on a fly rod by fly fishers. Years ago, fly reels were a basic black metal casing with a cylinder or spool and had a clicker to allow a bit of tension on the line to prevent backlash. Today there are fly reels with ball bearings and sophisticated gears and can be made of every material from graphite to titanium. Fly fishing reels need to be matched to the particular fly rod and line and so care should be used in buying this reel for someone else.

A good fishing reel is about the most important component of the fisherman’s gear. Much care is required in selecting the right reel. Having the right reel ensures that the fishing experience is comfortable and enjoyable and that the catch is not frequently lost. Ask questions, compare prices and features and ensure that the reel you purchase has a good warranty or can be returned.

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They can choose from the action of the rod and its weight depending on the type of fish they are planning to catch and the type of water body they are fishing in the first place. This is the reason why medium action rods are the best for beginners. There should be no problem in deciding the weight of the rod to be used, even for a beginner. One only needs to keep in mind that the heavier the weight of the fish to be caught, the heavier the weight of the rod should be used appropriately. Usually though, the sizes of three to four are appropriate for small trout to be caught. Sizes five to six are appropriate for medium built trout. For those really big trout that are in the range of trophy catches, you would be well advised to use sizes six to eighth.

The next important thing a beginner should watch out for is also the type river condition they are going to be fishing in. If the water is clear, then they would do well to use baits that can be mistaken as parts of a dead fish’s body. Colors like white an also be mistaken as eggs flowing downstream which makes it attractive for trout to bite. Colors that match a dead fish body are usually red and variations of pink though. For trout, this is especially true since their staple foods are red hoe that sometimes float downstream when they die.
A little trick in the manipulation of the bait when it is floating or half-sinking in the water is also a big deal in reeling in that trout you have always aimed for.

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