2022-01-13 Lure Reel
Lure Reels can be divided into three main forms: Spinning Reel, Low-Profile Reel, and Round Baitcast Reel. The general entry lure fishing method can be learned from the spinning reel first. After mastering the basic lure manipulation and throwing techniques, you can advance to the use of the Low-Profile Reel and the Round Baitcast Reel. First, we will introduce the common spinning reels.
SPINNING REEL
It is easy to operate and has a wide range of use. Lightweight is a very important consideration for the purchase of spinning reels in lure fishing. Generally speaking, lure fishing has a large number of throws, so it pays attention to light weight. The selected spinning reel is a fishing reel within 3000 type is ideal, 2000 and 2500 type are the best, but there are still different choices for use considerations. . Such as the sea lure fishing method, you must choose a large fishing reel to have enough line capacity.
1. Selection of Shallow Line Reel
In response to the needs of lure, and the dual consideration of the utilization rate of the line system and the high-efficiency line take-up, it is the first to install the special shallow line reel for braided line/thin line. The practical length of the general lure fishing line is about 50 to 100 meters. If the general line capacity reel is used, the fishing line will be wasted (the red part in the figure), and if the amount of winding is insufficient, the practical fishing line layer is above. (The yellow part in the picture), the circumference is relatively small, which will greatly reduce the length of the roll, and the handle must be rolled many times to achieve the required speed and winding distance.
2. Selection of gear ratio
Since the lure fishing method emphasizes constant casting and baiting, the selection of a high-gear reel can speed up the speed of reeling and increase the number of castings, which increases the probability of the fish catching the bait, and can also do more The subtle winding action allows Lure to have more flexible changes.
LOW-PROFILE REEL
The English abbreviation is Low Profile. Because of its oval shape, many fishermen also call it a Low-Profile Reel, a small turtle, etc. Since the design of the line exit angle is close to the fishing rod guide ring, the user can easily control the direction of the line exit. The lure fishing method pays great attention to the accuracy and distance. When professional lure fishermen come to unfamiliar fishing grounds, they will know which fishing spot has a higher probability of appearing the target fish through the observation of the surrounding environment and the fish information on the water surface. Therefore, when throwing, you can attack the key areas to increase the chance of the target fish taking bait. Below we will introduce the functions and adjustment methods of each part of the little turtle in detail.
1. Main body, left and right side covers
The main body is a space designed to accommodate the reel. For a right-handed fishing reel, the right cover accommodates the main gear set, and the left cover is mainly used to adjust the centrifugal brake of the reel after removal. The lure fishing method emphasizes long-term casting and bait shaking, so the shape design of the Low-Profile Reel is preferred to make the hand comfortable to hold. The shape design is named after the shape of the water drop. The use of materials is usually aluminum alloy and plastic materials. Consumers can choose according to the budget and the type of fishing. Generally speaking, aluminum alloy is the first choice.
2. Quick throw key
Press this button to disengage the reel from the gear rotating parts, and perform the action of throwing out the line. After the casting is completed, as long as the handle is rolled, it will jump back, so that the reel and the gear rotating parts are engaged to perform the action of taking up the line. .
3. Reel outlet damping knob
It is mainly through the adjustment of the tightness to control the speed of the wire reel. The adjustment principle is based on the weight of the lure you are using as the benchmark, that is, when the reel is still, press the quick throw button and slowly adjust the reel. Outgoing line damping knob, the tightness recommended for beginners to adjust is based on the principle of allowing the lure to fall slowly.
4. Star release wrench
The device that controls the main release force of the spool, that is, the release force adjustment button of the same spinning reel, generally speaking, the release force group is best designed with the material of carbon fiber washer, because it can provide the best release force smoothness As well as the release value, and more heat-resistant characteristics, is the basic design of high-end Low-Profile Reel.
5. Centrifugal brake or magnetic brake system
This device is mainly installed on the side of the spool, and its main function is to control the speed of the spool after the thread is thrown. The most common situation of "fried thread" occurs when beginners use the drop spool, so learning how to adjust the centrifugal brake is a very important step. Taking the centrifugal brake system as an example, when the reel is operated by throwing, the centrifugal device rubs the cover ring of the side cover, so that the reel does not cause the embarrassment of "fried wire" due to running too fast. Generally, it is recommended for beginners to use the centrifugal brake value. The adjustment is large, you can adjust it to the middle value first and then adjust it up or down. Of course, if the centrifugal brake value is adjusted too large, it will indirectly affect the throwing distance. The fun of throwing lure fishing.
6. Magnet structure
The magnet structure is mainly installed on the side cover, and the distance between the magnet and the wire reel is controlled through the adjustment knob on the side of the body. When the magnet structure is closer to the aluminum wire reel, the stronger the suction force, and vice versa Adjust the speed of the wire pulley. Generally speaking, models with a magnetic brake structure will design a segment design on the adjustment knob of the side cover, which is convenient for users to adjust and record the current magnetic value.
ROUND BAITCAST REEL
Another form of lure reel is the Round Baitcast Reel. Generally speaking, the Round Baitcast Reel and the Low-Profile Reel are similar in structure and operation. The main difference is that the Round Baitcast Reel is more suitable for strong fishing. The so-called powerful fishing method here generally includes: the freshwater fishing part includes black fish (thunderfish) and pike; the offshore iron plate and boat fishing methods include red sweet, sea bass, bamboo shuttle and other explosive fish species. Type strong fishing method, rigidity is the basic requirement in the design of the fishing reel, the main frame of its precision mechanical turning pin processing; providing the best backing without force deformation, aluminum alloy turning anode fighting rocker arm, whether in medium fish or When shaking the lure, it can be controlled easily and freely. Many gamer-level anglers even modify the long rocker arm or the pill-shaped grip by themselves, in order to get a better control feel when confronting the big fish head-on. It is recommended for anglers here that if you are playing freshwater lures, you can use 150-250 Round Baitcast Reels; seawater lures can use 250-400 models.