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This article will set out and examine bait casting reels. There is a huge variety of fishing gear out there these days and just a simple trip to a fishing supply store can be confusing not only for a beginner fisherman but even to the most seasoned ones.

Knowing a few things about fishing equipment can make selecting the proper gear a bit less of a hassle. When it comes to bait casting reels there are a few things that can help both novice and expert anglers in selecting a proper reel. The two single most important characteristics are material by which the body is made from and the quality of construction; to be even more specific the bearing material and the turn ratio of the crank.

Even though people think that bait casting reels are better used by experienced fishermen bait casting reels can be easily used by someone who is just getting in to fishing. Most of the reels available today are of high quality and are manufactured with the user in mind. That means that even someone without much experience can use one of them. There are techniques involved with using a bait casting reel but someone new in fishing can learn them and master them fairly fast.

Most reels are manufactured using two kinds of materials. These materials are either aluminum or graphite. Graphite reels are a bit more expensive just because this metal is more durable and can withstand corrosion. As a result a graphite reel including a graphite bait casting reel will last longer. On the other hand aluminum is a stronger metal than graphite and will be more flexible. Either way, as long as you are not going for really heavy fish a graphite bodied reel should do the job.

If you have decided to get a bait casting reel then there are a few things you should keep an eye out for. After you decide which reel you are going to get, or at least from which manufacturer you should be able to check the reel and make sure everything is in place. The ball bearings are an important component of your reel because they will determine how smooth the reel will be. Keep in mind that it is better to use steel ball bearings just because they last longer.

Also, the greater the number of ball bearings the unit contains, the smoother the cranking will be. Smooth cranking is very important and a good reel will be noticeably smoother than a cheaper make reel. This is important because you can feel the action of the line in the water as well as feeling when you have a fish on the other end of the line or not. In general bait casting reels come with a range of ball bearing counts anywhere from a minimum of two to six

The turn ratio of the crank is also something you would like to look out for when purchasing a bait casting reel. There are many different turn ratios bait casting reels come with. These ratios vary from 2:1, all the way to 1:6. The first number refers to the number of turns of the crank, while the second number refers to the number of times the spool rotates. To give you an example a reel that has a turn ratio of 1:6 has a crank that turns once for every 6 turns of the spool. This will give the reel a lot of cranking power. High cranking reels are good for trolling, bottom bouncing, and jig working whereas reels that have lower turn ratios, like a 4:1 ratio for example are better for bank fishing and general line hanging.

After you do your research and find a bait casting reel that has the features you are looking for then you shouldnt settle for the first one you come across. You should always shop around for your fishing gear and especially for reels. Go online check a few websites and you will find a great price for your bait casting reel.