Fishing Reel
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We are the leading travel fishing rod brand, offering premium fish reels designed for durability and performance. To support this we offer a selection of fishing reels to suit our rods. All our reels are unique to our store. They are designed to be rugged and reliable and importantly affordable. Like our fishing rods our fishing reels carry the 2 years Rigged and Ready Guarantee.
Choosing the Perfect Reel for Your Style
Your fishing reel needs to first suit the fishing rod you have selected and then suit your fishing style. We have a simple guide to the reel section for each rod.
Spinning Reels
Spinning fish reels are the most versatile choice for beginners and experts alike. They are also known as fixed spool reels. We offer a selection of Spinning Reels to suit our travel fishing rods. From a small RR1000 size reel to the RR6000 size reel for big fish. All our reels are salt treated. Our reels can be adjusted to be left or right-handed.
Baitrunner Reels
Baitrunner reels are designed for bigger fish, where the fish will run with the bait. The reel can be set so the line will freely run from the reel until the reel is cranked. At this point the reel will retrieve the fish as needed. Our baitrunner reels can be adjusted to be left or right-handed.
Baitcasting Reels
These are designed to be paired with baitcasting fishing rods (also known as baitcasters or casting reels). They sit on top of the fishing rod. They do take longer to set up and can take time to get used to them. Lure anglers may prefer them, because they offer greater speed between casts and offer additional accuracy to the cast. Baitcasting reels are more popular in the USA, however are becoming more widely used in Europe.
Fly Reels
Fly reels are designed to work with specific fly rods. They are simply there to hold the fly line. The drag on these reels can be adjusted, however the best drag control if by the angler, controlling the drag with their hands. Fly reels can be adjusted to be left or right-handed
Match Reels
Match fishing reels are similar to spinning reels (also known as fixed spool reels). These may have a drag selection on the front or the back of the reel. Good match reels will have 2 spools so the reel line can be adjusted to suit the fishing method
Rod and Reel Combo's
We offer various rod and reel combinations (rod and reel combo’s). These vary in size and fishing style or purpose from the Fish Rig 165, paired with the small RR1000 reel to the S Mid powerful rod, paired with the RR5000 baitrunner reel. Each of the fishing rod and reel combinations comes with its own protective cordura case.
Why Choose Rigged and Ready for Fishing Reels
If you have a Rigged and Ready Fishing Rod, the best reel to pair with this is the properly balanced Rigged and Ready fish reel. Rigged and Ready fishing reels come in the key reel sizes. Each has a spare spool to simply offer the angler a change in fishing technique, without changing the full reel. They also come with a soft protective bag to avoid reel damage. Each reel is salt treated has the 2-year Rigged and Ready guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q) What are Fishing Reels?
Fishing reels are basically a method to control your fishing line to cast and control the fish when it is on the hook. They vary in size to suit the target fish and fishing style. There are various sizes and style of fishing reel to suit the numerous fishing styles and fishing rods and size of fish. They all have the same purpose. Control the line, allow the cast and control the fish when it is on the line.
Q) What is the best reel for fishing?
The most prevalent kind is the spinning reel (fixed spool reel). They are simple to use and can be modified for left or right-handed use. Ranging in price from a few dollars to hundreds, they have front, back, or both adjustable drag systems.
Q) What are the 4 types of fishing reels?
The four main types of fishing reels are spinning reels, alson known as fixed spool reels. These will be used on over 90% of fishing rods. Baitcasting reels, also known as biatcasters are popular in the USA, and growing in popularity in Europe. There can be controlled with one hand. Baitrunner reels are used for bigger fish with a control to allow the line to run freely from the reel until the reel is cranked forwards. Fly reels are used specifically with fly fishing rods and line. Multiplying reels are used for the biggest fish, either fished from the shore or direct from a boat.
Q) What type of reel is best for beginners?
Great for beginners is the spinning reel (or fixed spool reel). Cheap, straightforward, and suitable for left or right-handed fishermen. For most fishing methods, a size 3000 spinning reel is a great all-purpose beginner choice.
Q) Which type of fishing reel is most accurate?
Baitcasting reels are regarded as the most accurate. Favoured by lure fishermen, they provide quicker casting and more accuracy.
