All you need to know about spinning reels for lure fishing

Spinning reels © Laurent Duclos

Lure fishing has always been done with a spinning reel. This type of reel offers many advantages for this type of fishing. Find out in this series of articles how to choose the right spinning reel.

Whether you're fishing the sea or freshwater with lures, spinning reels have long since proved their worth. Understanding and determining the size, ratio or power of the drag will enable you to choose the right reel for your different fishing techniques, and thus gain in efficiency during your fishing outings.

Summary of the report

1 What is a spinning reel and what are its advantages?

What is a spinning reel and what are its advantages?

2 Choose the right spinning reel size to balance the rod

Choose the right spinning reel size to balance the rod

3 Reel ratio determines braid recovery speed

Reel ratio determines braid recovery speed

4 The right spinning reel for freshwater and saltwater lure fishing

The right spinning reel for freshwater and saltwater lure fishing

5 Progressive, powerful reel brake for mastery in battle

Progressive, powerful reel brake for mastery in battle

6 Proven spinning reels for lure fishing

Proven spinning reels for lure fishing

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