How to Select a Reel for a beginning Angler.

If you want to learn how to fish or you are planning a family fishing trip and have children along.  It is best to purchase the right reel or your kids are not going to enjoy fishing. If you want your children to enjoy the sport of fishing, it is best to not hand them your pro reel as they will not be able to cast the line and will soon become very uninterested in fishing.  With a little bit of planning you can prevent yourself a ton of work fixing reels.

Fishing reels come in different shapes and sizes with mainly five groups including closed face spinning, open faced, electric, fly, and bait casting.  The best option for beginners are closed face and open faced spinning reels with open faced as the second choice. Some children may be able to handle other reels however it is best to start with the cheaper and the easiest to handle of the two options. You may have been fishing for many years and may not realize just how hard it is to cast that first line. Your children will want to do their best and have fun at the same time, so you want to ensure they can handle the reel you

choose. For young children, you may want to stay with a cane pole, but once they reach anywhere from four to nine years of age is time to give them a pole and reel that is closer to what mom and dad use.

In order to choose the right reel, there are three things that need to be considered.  Skill level,the type of fishing you will be doing (or the species of fish you will be chasing), and where you will be fishing. If you are a beginner, it is recommended that you begin with a closed face reel as they are easier to use and less expensive.

The closed face reel is so easy to use, you do not need much skill to perfect this as a beginner.  This will also reduce the chance of tangles in your’s or your children’s reels making your fishing trip a more pleasant experience.  If you have children going on their first fishing trip, then this is a much better reel for them. The spool holds the line as well as covers all the mechanical parts with one button on the top or possibly at the back of the reel. In order to use this type of reel, all you do is press the button as you begin the cast and let it go as you finish casting.

Idaho Free Fishing day is right around the corner, we hope this shows you how to select a Reel for a beginning angler so you can get your children out enjoy some fishing.

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