Fishing Reel
Fishing Reel
Understanding the Label of Fishing Reels
Before you start comparison shopping for fishing reels, you might want to learn a little bit of the industry jargon so you can understand all of the terminology you'll find on those boxes. If you're new to fishing or if you've never really tried your hand at buying fishing reels before, then you'll probably feel like you're lost in a world of strange terms that may or may not be important clues about the quality of the purchase you may or may not be making.
Don't worry though. That's a natural reaction to what you'll see on the box. Now let's try to understand the basics of the box so you can start searching for the best fishing reels possible.
Bearing Amount in Fishing Reels
One of the main numbers you'll see on the side of the box and one that you should pay attention to is the number of bearings. The bearings contribute to the smoothness of the reel. The general, although not universal, rule is that a larger number of bearings are going to give you less resistance when you're turning the reel and that will make fishing a lot easier and less strenuous for you. However, sometimes other factors can enter the picture and cause fishing reels with fewer bearings to be just as smooth as or smoother than ones with more bearings.
While those numbers can act as a guide, the only real way to know the smoothness of your fishing reels is by testing them yourself. Only when you have them in your hand and can feel them in action will you know for sure. That's why you should do plenty of tests with other fisher's rods before you make decisions and start buying.
Fishing Reels & Line Capacity
The line capacity number is meant to tell you how much line can be held by the fishing reels. However, this usually isn't consistent for all lines. Different sizes of line can change the basic numbers. If you see a line capacity such as 10/(155) that means if you're using a 10 pound line you'll be able to hold about 155 yards of line.
Gear Ratios and Fishing Reels
This number is probably not going to mean much to you but understanding its meaning may help give you an idea of which fishing reels you're more partial to after some hands-on testing. Basically, these ratios tell you how many revolutions the spool or line winder is going to make each time you turn the handle on the reel. Obviously, the more turns it makes the less cranking you have to do and the easier your job is going to be overall.
When you're reading the ratio, the first two numbers represent the number of revolutions. The last number is almost always going to be a 1 which stands for the one time you have to turn the handle.
Shopping for Fishing Reels
When you begin shopping for fishing reels, you should start your search online so that you can have the biggest selection. Sites like Sea Isle Tackle are good starting places.
About the Author
Fishing Reels
Sea Isle Tackle has been proudly serving the Saltwater Fishing community for over 45 years. Since opening day in 1962, we have dedicated ourself to providing the finest Fishing Tackle and Shimano Reels the industry has to offer. Sea Isle Tackle has a great selection of
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 NEW 3BB Baitcast Reel CL60 Fishing Casting Trolling  US $24.99
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 SHIMANO CALCUTTA 200 250 XTREME SMOOOTH DRAG US $9.88
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 LK PENN REEL 349 349h MASTER MARINER SMOOOOOTH DRAG LK NO RESERVE US $9.88
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 91 BB MPJ6000 Bait Feeder Baitrunner Fishing ReelFishing Tackle Speical US $19.78
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 Shimano Stradic 4000FI FI spinner fishing reel 4000 US $142.50
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 Shimano Stradic 3000FI FI spinner fishing reel 3000 US $132.50
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 LOT OF 3 OKUMA EPIXOR EF 55b SPINNING FISHING REELS SALTWATER US $110.50
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 Fishing Reel Garcia Kingfisher GK26 Lot HF15 US $5.50
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 OKUMA AVENGER SPINNING REEL AV40A BRAND NEW US $38.99
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 NEW PENN 230 GTO LEVELWIND CASTING REEL STAINLESS STEEL MARINE FISHING TROLLING US $44.99
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 Shimano Tiagra 16 2 Speed Big Game Salt Water Fishing Reel TI 16 US $325.00
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5600 BCX Fishing Reel Red Right Handed Baitcasting US $35.00
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 VINTAGE PENN PEERLESS 9 RARE TEAL GREEN REEL IN BOX EXCELLENT US $135.00
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 Quantum Optix 60 Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel US $14.00
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 Penn No49 Deep Sea Reel US $32.99
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 CANYON REELS EX16 TWO SPEED GUN METAL COLOR NEW US $350.00
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 Okuma fishing reel US $35.00
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 Used Penn Surfmaster 150 Vintage Reel US $36.00
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 85us1 Speed 11Ball Bearings Spinning Reel KLG5000 us22 US $.99
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 PENN INTERNATIONAL V 80 VSW 2 SPEED NEW MINT CONDITION US $580.00
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 FISHING BUSINESS 4SALE RODS REELS LURES SALTWATER EQUIPMENT MORE o9 US $.99
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 New Shimano Core 50 MG7 50MG7 Baitcasting Reel RIGHT HAND US $281.00
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 NEW DAIWA SALTIST model SALTIST STT50 SUPER TORQUE Conventional Saltwater Reel US $167.50
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 Vintage Penn 155 Fishing Reel with new line US $35.00
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 Garcia Kingfisher GK 72 GK 72 Conventional Fishing Reel Vintage US $42.50
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 DAIWA REEL j1350l made in korea WORKING CONDITION USED US $18.00
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 Penn Leveline 350 Fishing Reel In Original Box US $19.95
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 VINTAGE PENN 9 LEVEL WIND FISHING REEL VERY GOOD CONDITION NICE DADS DAY GIFT US $11.50
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 New 61BB Aluminium Spool Power Gear Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel HFG4000 US $.99
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 Daiwa 60 lever drag fishing reel heddon penn international style US $99.00
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 New 61BB Aluminium Spool Power Gear Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel HFG3000 US $.99
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 CABELAS SALT STRIKER SS 80 FISHING SPINNING REEL NEVER USED US $29.01
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 Penn 545 Reel US $79.00
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 PENN SENATOR 9 0 FISHING REEL US $46.78
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 NICE Penn 109 L W Levelwind Inshore Small Game Fishing Reel 4 Lake or Bay US $20.51
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 Penn 1 0 Senator 110 Light Salt Water Fishing Reel US $51.00
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 MINT Penn Jigmaster 500 S H S BEAUTY Inshore Offshore Medium Game Fishing Reel US $32.00
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 MINTY Penn 9 L W Levelwind Inshore Small Medium Game Fishing Reel US $26.00
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 Vintage OCEAN CITY 935 Fishing Reel Made In PHILADELPHIA USA Works Great US $.99
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 Vintage Penn No 155conventional fishing reel US $14.99
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 PENN SENATOR 4 0 FISHING REEL US $34.00
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 Vintage PENN 500 JIGMASTER Big Game Saltwater FISHING REEL Works GREAT US $15.60
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 PENN 440 SS 440SS SALTWATER SPINNING FISHING REEL MADE IN USA US $53.00
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 Abu Garcia Cardinal 102 fishing reel brand new in package includes xtra spool US $24.99
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 Penn Leveline In Original Box Fishing Reel GOT 2 SEE US $29.99
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 VINTAGE ALL METAL SMALL FISHING REEL UNBRANDED US $4.99
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 QTY 2 NO 85 QTY 1 NO 180 VINTAGE PENN SALTWATER REELS US $14.99
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 Penn 309 Red Side Plates Levelwind Casting Fishing Reel Made in USA NICE US $60.99
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 Vintage Penn 65 Long Beach Conventional Salt Water Fishing Reel Works Well US $20.50
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 Used Penn Model 180 Casting Reel Fish US $4.99
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 LOT PAIR Of used Beachcomber Calypso Reels US $9.99
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 BEAUTIFUL SQUETEAGUE UTICA NY SALTWATER FISHING REEL US $9.99
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 XTC 650 used SOUTH BEND Reel US $.99
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 Penn Senator Game Fish Reel 3 0 US $45.00
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 Vtg 1990 Peetz 65th Anniversary 5 Wood Wooden Brass Salmon Fishing Reel No Res US $24.99
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 Islander MR 2 Halibut Salmon Mooching Fishing Reel Gold Mint Unused Condition NR US $430.00
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 PENN REEL 113HLW SPECIAL 4 0 BRAND NEW IN BOX US $76.00
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 PENN 140 SQUIDDER WITH NEWELL CROSSBARS FRAME SALTWATER FISHING REEL VERY NICE US $59.99
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 PENN 555 GRAPHITE FRAME HIGH SPEED FISHING REEL US $41.00
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 TICA SB500 CETUS MINI FISHING REEL US $29.99
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Abu Garcia Black Max Low Profile Baitcast Reel (12-Pound/145-Yard) List Price: $49.95 Sale Price: Too low to display  |
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MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND VALUE• 4 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation• Machined aluminum spool provides strength without adding excess weight• Power Disk drag system gives smooth drag performance• Duragear brass gear for extended gear life• MagTrax brake system gives consistent brake pressure throughout the cast• Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic design• Recessed reel foot allows for a more ergonomic reel design• One piece graphite frame• Graphite sideplates |
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Zebco 202K/562M Ladies Pink Slingshot Spincast Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Sale Price: $11.50 Used From: $13.38 |
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Zebco 202 Spincast Combo. Ideal for medium freshwater fishing, the Zebco 202 spincast reel has all metal gears, adjustable drag and an on / off reverse. It's matched with a 5'6" Zebco rod. More details on the 202 spincast reel: Tough ABS housing; Positive Pickup; 2... |
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Zebco HAWG SEEKER/702MH WithBITE ALERT SC Fishing Rod and Reel Combo List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $39.99 |
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See and hear the strike with the Zebco Hawg Seeker fishing rod and reel combo. The Hawg Seeker is equipped with revolutionary BiteAlert technology, which allows fishermen to see and hear a bite even on the darkest of nights... |
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Zebco 33 Spincast Combo Fishing Pole List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $19.99 |
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More than 50 years ago, a spincast legend was born: the Zebco 33. In the ensuing years, the Zebco 33 has become the most popular fishing reel in the world. A favorite of rookies and seasoned anglers alike, the Zebco 33 spincast fishing rod and reel combo continues the tradition with such features as all-metal gears, stainless-steel covers, a ball-bearing drive system, and dual-line pickup pins... |
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Fuzion Fish Eyes Rod and Reel List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $59.99 Used From: $50.63 |
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A color LCD screen transmits footage from an underwater camera, letting you spot -- and catch -- fish attracted by an included bait basket. The FishEyes Rod and Reel, with a built-in underwater video camera, allows you to see exactly what's happening underwater, in real time... |
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Okuma Fishing CLX-300L Classic Level Wind Graphite Trolling Reel (Small, Black/Gold) List Price: $42.99 Sale Price: $31.85 Used From: $32.47 |
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Okuma-Feet s classic levelwind drag reels are a graphite frame trolling reel has a ported graphite frame design with multi disc rulidium drag system. With a dependable multi-disc Rulidium drag system, self lubricating gear system, stainless steel levelwind line guide system the Classic reel is ready to fish anywhere... |
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Abu Garcia 6500C3 Ambassadeur C3 Baitcast Round Reel (3 Ball-Bearing, Gear Ratio 5.3:1, Capacity 14/245) List Price: $103.95 Sale Price: $89.99 Used From: $82.79 |
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One of the best-selling baitcast reels of all time, the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 round reel is valued throughout the world for its durable construction and smooth performance. Round baitcast reels incorporate a free spool baitcast design that allows for superior accuracy and long-distance casting... |
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Pflueger 1195X Automatic Fly Reels (Up to 8 Fly Line) List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $34.97 |
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Pflueger Automatic Fly Reel is the no - hassle way to reel in line. Want simple? The Pflueger Automatic has a line trigger that winds in line with just a quick pull. No more tangled, loose line! Aluminum alloy frame and spool; Stainless steel main spring; Stainless steel foot and line guard; Main spring release and fold down trigger for easy storage; 2 7/8" spool diameter, 7/8" spool width and weighs 9... |
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Crystal River Fly Fishing Combo Kit List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $15.49 |
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Kit includes 8'0" 3-piece fly rod, graphite fly reel, fly line, tapered leader and two flies. |