Spincasting reels are ideal for beginner fishermen because they are inexpensive and easy to use. Spinning reels are more expensive and more versatile than spincasting reels, and they can cast lures farther as well. Baitcasting reels, also known as casting reels, afford the fisherman more control when casting and when fighting a fish. However, they are rather difficult to use and are susceptible to backlash, a condition in which the line becomes tangled. Fly-fishing reels are used by fly fishermen to hold the fly-fishing line and, in some cases, to fight strong fish with their drag systems, but they are not involved in the casting process.

Spinning Reels

A spinning reel has a fixed spool which doesn't turn during the cast or retrieve. Instead, line is retrieved through a pickup mechanism called a bail, which turns around the spool as you turn the hand. Many people, especially beginner anglers, choose spinning reels because their mechanisms eliminate tangle-producing backlashes. Spinning reels come in varied sizes which depend upon the line size being used.

Baitcasting Reels

Unlike spinning reels, baitcasting reels are small revolving spool reels, many of which have level wind mechanisms. Today's baitcasting reels are popular because they offer a combination of free-spool casting and adjustable drags. Other improvements include anti-backlash aids, multiple ball bearings, and variable gearing. Some baitcasting reels even offer an anti-reverse, which means the handle can rotate backward similar to older types of baitcasting reels. The point of this is to allow small amounts of line to be let off the fishing reel by cranking backward. There are two basic families of baitcasting reels. Round reels have round end plates, and have a greater line capacity than the other family. Round reels are best used in salt water and for long-running freshwater fish. The other type of baitcasting reel is smaller and lighter in weight, and has elliptical end plates. Because these reels are designed to cast farther and more efficiently, they are particularly well suited to bass anglers.

Fly Reels

Most fly reels are single action, meaning that they have no gears. Instead, the spool goes around one turn every time the crank is turned. Automatic fly reels are another type of reel, most often used for light freshwater fishing. These reels have no crank handle whatsoever. Instead, line is retrieved by winding up a spring mechanism and then pressing a trigger. The type of flyreel you use becomes a real consideration once you fish in saltwater or fish larger, longer-running freshwater fish. Reels used in fighting and bringing in fish must have a larger capacity in order to hold the flyline, as well as a quantity of backing line. If you are angling for offshore fish, the single-action reel should be passed over in favor of a more rugged machined model.

Big Game Reels

If you are fishing for big game, chances are you'll need "tournament" class tackle. Some of the highest quality — not to mention the highest priced — reels fit into this category. Big game reels are generally divided into two categories. Star-drag reels are sturdy, dependable reels that feature a free spool lever and separate star-drag mechanism. Lever-drag reels, by comparison, combine the free spool and the drag-setting lever into one unit. These reels allow drag changes, which is a huge advantage over star-drag reels.

Boat Reels

Boat reels should have a freespool lever, star-drag adjustment device, and metal spool. Level wind reels are very popular boat reels, because they lay the line evenly on the spool, which means the angler doesn't have to do this manually. When all is said and done, choosing the right boat reel depends upon the line size. As a rule of thumb, inshore fishing, including fishing done in lakes and bays, requires a reel with a minimum of 200 yards line capacity. Reels used for offshore fishing should hold 300 to 400 yards of line.

Surf Casting Reels

While surfing reels are similar to most other saltwater reels, they are equipped with wider spools, and sometimes additional features, which make them easier to cast efficiently.

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