How to choose the right spinning reel?
Even those who are not new to the issue of choosing fishing accessories, when buying a new spinning rod or upgrading their favorite gear, have to decide the issue of choosing a spinning reel. Having visited a specialized store, it will not be easy for an angler to make a choice. After all, a reel is a very important and mandatory attribute of any spinning rod. Before choosing a spinning reel and buying it, the spinner must take into account both the method of upcoming fishing and the type of rod itself. In this article we will look at the main types and characteristics of reels and make a rating of spinning reels.
Types of spinning reels
The main question in choosing the type of coils is to correctly determine what type of coils you need. The reel not only stores the fishing line, it is directly involved in proper casting and retrieving. Your choice will be influenced by fishing tactics, since the reel for jig and ultralight fishing should have different sizes, properties and characteristics.
Spinning reels are divided into types:
- inertial;
- inertialess;
- cartoon
Each of the listed types is used in a specific type of fishing and is distinguished by its characteristics and features.
The reel is an integral attribute of a spinning rod
Inertia coils
They are considered an obsolete type. After the appearance of inertia-free analogues on the tackle market, they lost their relevance due to a significant problem in use - throwing the bait into the water continued to rotate the reel drum by inertia, after which the fishing line was wound into the so-called “beard”. Despite this, you can still find fishermen today who successfully use similar traditional models of inertial reels.
Spinning reels
This type is rightfully considered universal. In appearance, they vaguely resemble a meat grinder and are deservedly popular among fans of spinning fishing. In their diverse range you can find easy-to-use and very convenient reels of different sizes.
When casting using a spinning spinner, it is important to consider the way the line is wound on the spool and its feed, since it must lie very evenly.
Winding is of the following types:
- cylindrical;
- reverse cone;
- straight cone.
If you practice jig fishing using braided fishing line, then the optimal type of spool is a reverse cone. These reels are marked ABS; their advantage is that the spool does not allow excess fishing line to fall off the reel by inertia, preventing it from getting tangled.
Inertia-free - the most popular and versatile type
If a spinning player does not have sufficient practical skills, a casting spinning reel is the best choice. Its distinctive feature is a small amount (about 70-80m) of fishing line on the spool and fairly uniform winding.
Multiplier reels
Reels are indispensable in the process of fishing with jigs or trolling; they are more powerful compared to spinning reels. They are used when fishing with heavy baits, since with a baitcasting reel the angler can catch even the smallest bites, even when casting the bait over a long distance. Fishing with this gear is used by experienced spinning anglers, and beginners are advised to first take a closer look at spinning reels.
Reel gear parameters
Let's highlight several main characteristics that you need to pay attention to when choosing a reel for a spinning rod:
- the quality of the material from which the reel itself is made and its weight;
- timber capacity and size;
- method of laying fishing line;
- gear ratio;
- smooth ride;
- presence of a friction brake.
A spinning reel is selected according to the following parameters: material and weight, smoothness of motion Material and weight
The issue of selecting a reel for ultralight spinning rods must be decided in accordance with the characteristics of the class of the rod. This is the only way to truly achieve the necessary balance. In a balanced spinning rod, the center of gravity is at the point where the angler holds it with his hand, which allows him to freely hold it for a long time without straining his muscles and joints.
The coil can be made of metal, in which case its weight will be significant. An alternative to them are plastic reels - lightweight, do not weigh down the rod and are ideal for light spinning rods.
When casting over long distances, it is preferable to use a metal reel. The sliding of the fishing line along the spool is better with this model, which means long-distance casting will be much easier. The metal case is stronger, so the integrity of the drum in the case will be safe.
The disadvantage of metal reels is their relatively high price, while if you choose a simple inertia-free and multiplier reel made of plastic, you can purchase a budget model.
Forest capacity and size
When choosing a reel model that will match the existing spinning rod model, look at the markings for the spool volume: 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000... Size 2000 means the reel can accommodate a fishing line 100 m long and 0.2 mm in diameter. A fishing line with a thickness of 0.1 mm and a length of 100 meters is wound onto a spool with a volume of 1000. Using thicker fishing line requires selecting a larger reel.
There is no point in taking an oversized model if you will be laying a thin thread on the drum: there is no point in making the tackle heavier 
This is a very important point in the question of how to choose a spinning reel. 
This function is necessary if you catch a large predator on a thin fishing line.