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what type of fishing reel let me cast far?
Byi am looking for a fishing reel that i can cast far
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i am looking for a fishing reel that i can cast far
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October 27th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
i think a casting reel with a longer rod….
October 27th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
The closed casting reel to me is a lot easier to cast and depending on the weight on the line depends on the cast distance. i do know people that can cast really far with a open cast real but I just can’t master it in distance casting. The main thing to look for is that the reel and the pole can with stand the weight that it takes to cast the desire distance.. But honestly it not the distance but the fish population and the bait and your fishing method that is most important than the actual distance of the cast. Take care and good fishing I love it dave
October 27th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
baitcasting reel
u can sliong them a mile
and u can buy it with however long a rod u’d like
October 27th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
a light spinning reel with a fiberglass rod or just a light rod
with a good size weight
October 27th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
A good quality baitcaster will outcast a good spinning setup. A 7’0 rod would be a good choice for the reel if you’re trying to cover a lot of water.
October 27th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Baitcasting reel.
October 27th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
It’s not always the reels’ fought when you’re not getting a lot of casting distance. It’s mainly your rod. It’s best to use line in your rods’ specifications, along with your lure. For example, if you have a rod that is rated for 10 to 20lb line, and use 4lb on it, it’s not going to be very useful if you’re chasing fish which are usually fished with such line. Or if the rod is also rated for 1/4 to 1oz lures. Should you be casting a 1/16oz in-line spinner or a 3oz Catfish rig on the rod? No. Stay within your rods’ specifications.
It’s a big debate on which reel casts the farthest, but in my experiences, a Spinning reel outcasts any of my Spincast or Baitcasting reels. The reason for this is simple, there is no resistance on your line during the cast. On a Spincast reel, the line may touch the area around the hole on top of the reel during the cast, therefore slowing the line making a shorter cast. On a Baitcasting reel, your SPOOL has to turn to let line out. Spinning reel? You open a bail and there’s nothing whatsoever going to stop you from casting at your full potential.
Reel size is also another topic. You won’t want to have a 4000-size reel for casting Panfish lures, or a 2500-size reel for catching big Catfish and casting 6-ounces of lead. Once you tell me/us what lure you’re using, what pound line you’re using, and how much your lure/rig weighs, I can recommend a good size reel for you.
Say you’re casting 1/8 to 1/4oz lures only (or mainly), you’ll want a rod that is rated something like 1/16 to 1/4oz lures. Say you prefer using 8lb line, make sure your specifications on the rod says that 8lb will do well. It should be rated something like 4 to 8lb line or 6 to 10lb line.
Rod length is also an issue. The longer the rod, the longer the cast. You’ll want a 7′ rod with a fast-tip for best casting performance. 7’6″ or longer rods work even better, but they’re clumsy and get in the way if you’re just chasing Panfish or Bass. The only times when a 7’6″ or longer rod should even be considered is for long-casts from the bank for Carp & Catfish, or for Flipping & Pitching for Bass.
Arguably, one of the best casting reels on the market is the US Reel SuperCaster X Spinning reel. They’re on sale at Cabela’s right now for $69.99. Here is the link to the reel if you want to check them out —
These reels are not a must but help in longer casting. A reel I would recommend is the Shimano Sienna for $29.99. I’ve used the Shimano Syncopate, practically the same reel for the same price (just with a quick-fire trigger which I DON’T like) and it is super smooth and casts very well. Anyone looking for a relatively cheap reel should look at the Sienna. Here’s the link :
Any graphite rod, 7′ in whatever action that would work best for you, would do fine. Check out the BPS Graphite Series Spinning rods. Link :
October 27th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
A baitcaster will cast best.
I like the larger red ones.
October 27th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
a good spinning reel with light line on it