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Anglers love to debate spinning vs. baitcasting

reels. It’s not that one is beer—it’s that spinning

and baitcasting are two verydifferent things.

Spinning in freshwater usually meanslighter line

and lighter lures—usually -pound (. kg) test

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REEL FOR THE JOB

or less. Baitcasting is done with heavier line and lures. Experiencedanglersuse both,depending on the circumstances. Going for a big brute of a muskie? Baitcasting is probably your best bet. Jigging for perch in a river? Try a spinning outfit.

BAITCASTING REEL The spool on a baitcasting reel revolves on an axle as it pays out line. By applying thumb pressure to the revolving spool, an angler can slow and stop a cast with pinpoint precision. Baitcasting reels require skill and practice and are a favorite of bass anglers, many of whom insist the reels afford more sensitive contact with the line than spinning reels. Baitcasters get the nod from trolling fishermen, because the revolving spool makes it easy to pay out and take up line behind a boat and also reduces line twist.

LEVEL-WIND GUIDE Aached to a worm gear, this device evenly moves the line back and forth across the face of the spool to prevent line from

geing trapped under itself.

SPOOL

Holds the fishing line.

SPOOL TENSIONER A braking device to reduce spool overrun and resultant

“bird’s nests” line snarls.

STAR DRAG Adjusts tension on a stacked series of washers and brake linings that make up the

reel’s internal drag.

FREESPOOL BUTTON

Allows the spool to turn

freely for the cast.

HANDLE The latest upgrades offer ergonomic grips with grooves for

beer control.