Fishing Reel generally

Fishing Reel

A fishing reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of a fishing line using a spool mounted on an axle. Fishing reels are traditionally used in the recreational sport of angling. They are most often used in conjunction with a fishing rod, though some specialized reels are mounted directly to boat gunwales or transoms. The earliest known illustration of a fishing reel is from Chinese paintings and records beginning about 1195 A.D. Fishing reels first appeared in England around 1650 A.D., and by the 1760s, London tackle shops were advertising multiplying or gear-retrieved reels. Paris, Kentucky native George Snyder is generally given credit for inventing the first fishing reel in America around 1820, a bait casting design that quickly became popular with American anglers.

In literary records, the earliest evidence of the fishing reel comes from a 4th century AD work entitled Lives of Famous Immortals. The earliest known depiction of a fishing reel comes from a Southern Song (1127–1279) painting done in 1195 by Ma Yuan (c. 1160–1225) called "Angler on a Wintry Lake," showing a man sitting on a small sampan boat while casting out his fishing line . Another fishing reel was featured in a painting by Wu Zhen (1280–1354). The book Tianzhu lingqian (Holy Lections from Indian Sources), printed sometime between 1208 and 1224, features two different woodblock print illustrations of fishing reels being used. An Armenian parchment Gospel of the 13th century shows a reel (though not as clearly depicted as the Chinese ones). The Sancai Tuhui, a Chinese encylopedia published in 1609, features the next known picture of a fishing reel and vividly shows the windlass pulley of the device. These five pictures mentioned are the only ones which feature fishing reels before the year 1651 (when the first English illustration was made); after that year they became commonly depicted in world art.

Multiplier reel

Bait casting Reel ( Multipliers )

Bait casting reels are reels in which line is stored on a revolving spool. The bait casting reel is mounted above the rod, hence its other name, the overhead reel. The bait casting reel dates from at least the mid-1600s, but came into wide use by amateur anglers during the 1870s. Early bait casting reels were often constructed with brass or iron gears, with casings and spools made of brass, German silver, or hard rubber. Early reels were often operated by inverting the reel in order to retrieve line by back-winding, and the reel crank handle was positioned on the right side of the reel for this reason.[2] As a result, the right-hand crank position for bait casting reels has become customary over the years, though models with left-hand retrieve are now gaining in popularity. Many of today's bait casting reels are constructed using aluminum, stainless steel, and/or synthetic composite materials, and include a level-wind mechanism to prevent the line from being trapped under itself on the spool during rewind, thus interfering with subsequent casts. Many are also fitted with anti-reverse handles and drags designed to slow runs by large and powerful gamefish. Because the momentum of the forward cast must rotate the spool as well as propel the lure, bait casting designs normally require heavier lures for proper operation than with other types of reels.

Spool tension on most newer bait casting reels can be adjusted by means of adjustable spool tension, a centrifugal brake, or a magnetic 'cast control' to reduce spool overrun during a cast and resultant line snare, known as backlash. Each time a lure of a different weight is attached, the cast control must be adjusted. The bait casting reel design will operate acceptably with a wide variety of fishing lines, ranging from braided multifilament and heat-fused 'superlines' to copolymer, fluorocarbon, and nylon monofilaments (see Fishing line). Most bait casting reels can also easily be palmed or thumbed to increase the drag, set the hook, or to accurately halt the lure at a given point in the cast.

A variation of the bait casting reel is the big game reel. These are very large and robust fishing reels, designed and built for heavy saltwater species such as tuna, marlin, sailfish, and sharks. Big game reels are not designed for casting, but used for trolling or fishing set baits and lures on the open ocean.

Bait casting reels are sometimes referred to as conventional reels in the U.S. They are known as multiplier reels in Europe, on account of their geared line retrieve, one turn of the handle resulting in multiple turns of the spool.

My Fishing Trip

Care To Join..

Every fishing enthusiast have their memorable days of fishing.Even myself included.
One of my fishing trip that was always to be remember is the one that can give full satisfaction during the trip.The day my fishing buddies ask me to join them to hunt for Tenggiri in Yan ,Kedah.Pictures speak a thousand WORD.....

Dream Reel.

Shimano Stella vs Okuma Coronado

Its my dream reel.The Shimano Stella SW.According to fishing enthusiast who own and used Shimano reel it give them the confident and the feeling with it flawless operation,smooth rotation,comfortable retrival while battling precious gamefish.

For the time being due to my thight financial budget,I'm happy with my Okuma Coronado Baitfeedeer.The reel which I bought it three years ago for only Rm 150 ( after discount ) still serve me well.Last month during my visit to my regular Tackleshop,the Towkay ( Mr. Wong ) inform me that nowaday the Okuma Coronado would easily fetch around Rm 350.Due to currency exchange.Compare to Shimano Stella Sw which cost around Rm 1750 ( whoops ), make's me wonder when this baby could be mine.But still, the Okuma serve me well.During one of my fishing trip to Yan ,Kedah,the memories fighting with the TENGGIRI ( *8 kilos ) make me wonder if it's the right desicion to change ....

To all fishing enthusiast out there, am i making the right decision??. If you have any idea or suggestions, really appreciated your point of view.

Money on Reels

How Much Should I Spend on Reels

There is a common misconception that in order to get a good fishing reel, there is a need to spend a lot of money. I think this misconception might be out there because that what fishing reel manufactures (at least the ones that sell high priced products) want you to believe. I've personally never spent more than RM 400 on a spinning reel, and mine last for years. When it comes to fishing reels, especially of the spinning variety, breaking the bank isn't at all necessary.

As long as you stick with a quality manufacturer, you should be able to find a very serviceable fishing reel for RM 300 or less. Once you find a manufacturer that you like and trust, you can buy their high end reel, and never have to buy a fishing reel again. Many fishing reels, that you cost in excess on RM700, will last a lifetime. Learning some basic things, like how to clean your fishing reel, will help dramatically in making your investment last a long time.

For the most part, I personally don't spend more than RM350 on any one spinning reel, and mine tend to last for upwards of ten years. If you amortize that, my individual fishing reels only cost me about RM 120 a year. That's not bad, in my opinion. Some quality manufacturers would include: Pflueger, Daiwa, Ryobi, and Okuma. Any of these manufacturers would be a good choice as far a quality goes. They all produce fishing reels that are RM400 or less, and also have high end reels that will last you a lifetime.

The bottom line is that you don't have to break the bank to purchase a quality fishing reel. As a matter of fact, until you find the manufacturer that right for you, you shouldn't spend more than RM200. Remember to clean your fishing reels before the start of every fishing season, and they will last you for a very long time. Then, once you find a manufacturer that you like and trust, buy their high end reel, and you'll never have to worry about buying another fishing reel.

Saltwater Fishing Reels

Types of Saltwater Fishing Reels

You need to decide what type of saltwater fishing you will be doing before you will know which reel to take with you. This is important because deep sea fishing will require much heavier gear than what you would need for inshore fishing. This is mainly because the species of fish found deep in the ocean can be much larger than the inshore species and so you must have the equipment to handle them.
There are different types of saltwater fishing reels that will be used for different fishing situations. The four main types used are the fly reel, baitcast reel, spincast reel and the spinning reel.
The spinning reel is the most popular reel used because it is the easiest of the four to use and you will not have to worry as much about backlash. These reels are mostly used for inshore fishing.
When choosing a spinning reel you will need to decide between the ultralight, light and the heavy weight designs. The one you need will depend on the type of saltwater fishing you plan on doing.
The baitcast reel is used primarily for saltwater fishing in deep water because the heavy duty baitcaster reels are very durable and perfect for the large species of fish found there. They are designed to handle the heavy line weights and the drag system will automatically adjust to the resistance of the fish you catch.
Many people consider the spincast reel to be for children because it is normally what kids start out using. However, there are now some great designs available for adults as well. These new models are designed to be tough and are excellent for reeling in even the fish that are lively and putting up a struggle.

Spining Reel vs Bait Casting

Which U Preferred.....

A fishing reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of fishing line using a spool mounted on an axle. Fishing reels are traditionally employed in the recreational sport of angling. They are most often used in conjunction with a fishing rod, though some specialized reels are mounted directly to boat gunwales or transoms. The earliest known illustration of what is clearly a fishing reel is from Chinese paintings and records beginning about 1195 A.D. Fishing reels first appeared in England around 1650 A.D., and multiplying or geared-retrieve reels were being advertised by London tackle shops by the 1760s. Paris, Kentucky native George Snyder is generally given credit for inventing the first fishing reel in America around 1820, a bait casting design that quickly became popular with American anglers.

Spinning (fixed spool) reel

Reels utilizing a fixed spool were in use in North America as early as the 1870s. They were originally developed to allow the use of artificial flies or other lures for trout or salmon that were too light in weight to be easily cast by baitcasting reels. Fixed-spool reels also solved the problem of backlash, as they did not have a rotating spool to overspeed and foul the line. The earliest fixed-spool reels turned the take-up cylinder 90 degrees in the body of the reel for retrieval, then reversed into casting position. In casting position, line was drawn off in coils from the end of the fixed, non-rotating spool. Fixed spool reels are normally mounted below the rod.

In 1948, the Mitchell Reel Company of Cluses, France introduced the first modern commercially successful spinning reel, with a design that oriented the face of the fixed spool forward in a permanently fixed position below the fishing rod. A mechanical line pickup was used to retrieve the cast line (eventually developed into a wire bail design), and an anti-reverse lever prevented the crank handle from rotating while a fish was pulling line from the spool. Because the line did not have to pull against a rotating spool, much lighter lures could be cast than with a bait casting reel. Conversely, halting the cast and stopping the lure at the desired position requires more practice in learning to feather the line with the forefinger as it uncoils from the spool. Most spinning reels operate best with fairly limp, flexible fishing lines.

Though fixed spool reels do not suffer from backlash, the line can be trapped underneath itself on the spool or even detach from the reel in loose loops of line. Various oscillating spool mechanisms have been introduced over the years in an effort to solve this problem. Fixed spool reels also tend to have more issues with twisting of the fishing line. Line twist in fixed spool reels can occur from the spin of an attached lure, the action of the wire bail against the line when automatically engaged by the crank handle, or even retrieval of line while the line is under a load (spinning reel users normally pump the rod up and down, then retrieve the slack line to avoid line twist and stress on internal components). Most anglers who use a fixed spool reel also manually reposition the bail after each cast in order to minimize line twist.