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SPINNING REEL Spinning reels have fixed spools that do not rotate—the line uncoils from the front of the spool, pulled by the weight of the lure. Since the cast lure doesn’t need to have enough force to spin a rotating spool, spinning reels can utilize very light lures—ultralight spinning reels can handle lures as feathery as ⁄32 of an ounce ( g)—and backlash is rarely an issue. The downside to spinning reels: Stopping a cast isn’t a straightforward task. And spinning reels are notorious for twisting line. It’s best to pump the rod up, then reel on the way down to minimize twist.

BAIL Serves as a line pickup device to return the line evenly on the spool

aer the cast.

ANTI-REVERSE LEVER Prevents the reel handle from turning as

line is paying out.

HANDLE Activates the gears to retrieve line. Spinning reels come in a wide range of gear ratios, which is the number of spool revolutions to the number of gear handle revolutions. High-speed retrieve reels have gear ratios in the 4:1 class or higher. Lower gear ratios

support more cranking power.

GEAR HOUSING Protects the internal gears that connect the handle

to the spool.

DRAG ADJUSTMENT KNOB The drag is a system of friction washers and discs. Front-mounted drags are typically stronger than rear-mounted

drags.

SPOOL Holds the fishing line. A skirted spool covers the main reel sha like a skirt to

prevent line entanglement.

REEL FOOT Slides into mounting slots of

the rod’s reel seat.