Baitcasting Trolling
Baitcasting Trolling
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 3BB Baitcast Reel CL60 Fishing Trolling Casting Ming Yang Gunsmoke Color  US $29.99
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 NEW 3BB Baitcast Reel CL60 Fishing Casting Trolling US $24.99
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 VINTAGE PENN 309 BIG GAME SALT WATER OR FRESH LURE BAIT CASTING TROLLING REEL EX US $50.00
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 SHIMANO TLD 25 FISHING REEL LEVER DRAG FOR LIVE BAITCASTING LIGHT TROLLING US $79.99
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 OKUMA KOMODO kdr 273v US $144.44
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 NEW 3BB CZH60 Baitcast Fishing Reel Trolling Gold US $27.99
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 Abu Garcia Black Max LP Bait Caster Fishing Reel US $87.73
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 Vintage Penn No9 Peerless Left Handed Saltwater Baitcasting Trolling Reel US $48.00
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 OKUMA isis is 400 baitcasting round reel US $144.44
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 OKUMA serrano 200w bait casting reel US $120.00
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 50 Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING US $69.99
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 OKUMA Convector cv 20dlx LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $66.66
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 OKUMA Convector cv 45L TROLLING REEL US $64.44
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 OKUMA serrano 200 bait casting reel US $125.55
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6501 C3 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND MADE IN SWEDEN US $98.79
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 OKUMA Convector cv 20 L TROLLING REEL US $66.66
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 OKUMA MAGDA PRO MA 30DX LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $43.33
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 OKUMA solterra slr 10lx bait casting reel US $108.88
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 NEW 3BB Baitcast Reel CL70 Fishing Casting Trolling US $49.99
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 OKUMA solterra slr 20 lever drag bait casting reel US $122.22
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 OKUMA solterra slr 10 cs high speed bait casting reel US $106.66
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 OKUMA Convector cv 15d LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $66.66
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 New Shimano Calcutta Conquest 800 F Reel TE 300 size US $495.00
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 SHIMANO TLD25 LEVERDRAG GRAPHITE BIG GAME SALTWATER FISHING REEL EXCELL TLD 25 US $89.99
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 PENN 209 fishing Reel Level wind 209M baitcast catfish salt fresh water catfish US $52.59
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 Shimano Trinidad 14A Saltwater Trolling Reel Free Shipping Worldwide US $469.99
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 OKUMA MAGDA PRO MA 45DX LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $45.55
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 NEW 3BB Baitcast Reel CL80 Fishing Casting Trolling US $55.99
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 OKUMA Convector cv 30dlx LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $74.44
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 OKUMA solterra slr 15LX level wind bait casting reel US $133.33
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 OKUMA cedros cj 400P baitcasting round reel US $155.55
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 OKUMA solterra slr 20L lever drag bait casting reel US $133.33
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 OKUMA KOMODO kdr 273vlx US $144.44
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 OKUMA Convector cv 45L LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $75.55
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 OKUMA Convector cv d LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $75.55
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 OKUMA Convector cv 30d LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $74.44
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 OKUMA isis is 400LX left hand baitcasting round reel US $153.33
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 Shimano Baitcast Neoprene Reel Covers US $6.99
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 OKUMA Cortez Star Drag CZ 10CS star drag reel US $105.55
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 PENN 309 fishing Reel Level wind 309M baitcast catfish saltwater freshwater fish US $59.59
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 3BB Baitcast Reel CL40 Fishing Casting Trolling Ming Yang GUNSMOKE Color US $26.99
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 OKUMA solterra slr 30 lever drag bait casting reel US $139.99
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 Shimano Large Neoprene Reel Covers US $7.99
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 Shimano XL Neoprene Reel Covers US $10.99
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 NEW 3BB Baitcast Reel CL90a Fishing Casting Trolling US $65.99
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 Shimano Small Neoprene Reel Covers US $6.99
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 OKUMA serrano 200w bait casting reel US $125.55
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 Shimano Medium Neoprene Reel Covers US $7.99
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 Vintage PENN PEER 309 Bakelite Bait Casting Saltwater Fishing Trolling Reel US $19.95
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 Reelfiller A Drill Adapter that fills Fishing Reels fast US $12.95
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 OKUMA MAGDA PRO MA 20DLX LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $46.66
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 OKUMA Convector cv 20d LINE COUNTER TROLLING REEL US $70.77
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 New Okuma Magda Pro MA 20DX Line Counter Fishing Baitcast Reel MA 20DX Trolling US $49.99
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 New Daiwa Sealine SG27LCA Line Counter Baitcast Fishing Reel Trolling 27LCA US $109.90
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 Daiwa sealine 47lca Sg47lca Sealine Line Conter baitcasting reel US $105.00
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 OKUMA cedros cj273lx left hand retrieve reel US $177.77
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 OKUMA KOMODO kdr 254v US $144.44
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 True Temper Ocean City 112 Original Trolling Reel New US $199.99
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 Verne Bracket60 Baitcasting Fishing Reel Trolling Catfish 3BB US $19.49
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 OKUMA solterra slr 15L level wind bait casting reel US $108.88
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 NEW 2BB Baitcast Reel CZH50 Fishing Casting Trolling Red with Power Handle US $26.99
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 NEW 2BB Baitcast Reel CL50 Fishing Casting Trolling US $25.99
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 NEW 2BB Baitcast Reel CZH50 Fishing Casting Trolling US $25.99
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 New Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500LC Baitcast Line Counter Fishing Reel 6500 LC US $119.99
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 SHIMANO TDL20 REEL PLUS 3 BIG GAME FISH LURES NICE CLEAN CONDITION US $80.00
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 PENN 310GTI SALTWATER BAITCASTING TROLLING STRIPER FISHING REEL US $.99
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An Introduction to Baitcasting Reels
As with most fishing gear available on the market, baitcasting reels come in a dizzying array of options, quality, and components. There are several simple characteristics, however, that can be easily learned by the novice, and which will aid tremendously in correctly choosing a good baitcasting reel. The most important characteristics to pay attention to are body material and construction, bearing material and construction, and the turn ratio of the crank.
There is a general impression that baitcasting reels are for more advanced fisherman, but that is not necessarily the case anymore. Many of the reels available on the market today are of such high quality that even a novice fisherman can easily master the techniques and uses of a baitcasting reel. For more information, visit Fishing Reels Guide (see resource box below).
The body of a baitcasting reel is normally made of one of two types of material: aluminum or graphite. Graphite reels are lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, which makes these reels particularly useful in a saltwater fishing environment due to the high salinity of the water. Graphite is, however not quite as strong or durable as aluminum. If you want to chase after those giant marlins or tuna, then you will probably want to opt for the aluminum reel because of their strength. On the other hand, if you are only after croppie or other panfish, then a graphite bodied reel may just be the right choice for you.
Another important consideration when looking for a baitcasting reel is the ball bearings or bushings inside the reel. These are the components of the reel that have the most direct impact on the smoothness and "feel" of the reel. As a general rule, stainless steel ball bearings are preferable to bushings. Also, the more ball bearings the unit contains, the smoother the cranking will be. Smooth cranking is essential for a good fishing reel of any type, so that you can feel the action of the line in the water and whether or not you have a fish on the line. Baitcasting rules come with a range of ball bearing counts, usually from two to six. Two bearings would be an absolute minimum, while the fisherman should purchase a reel with the most amount of bearings his budget will allow for. Obviously, the more bearings a reel contains, the more expensive the reel will be.
A further consideration for choosing a good baitcasting reel is the turn ratio of the crank. Baitcasting reels come with a variety of turn ratio's raging from 2:1, all the way to 1:6. The first number refers to the number of turns of the crank, while the second number refers to the number of times the spool rotates. For example 1:6 means that for every turn of the crank the spool turns 6 times, which is obviously a very high cranking power. Trolling, bottom bouncing, and jig working are good application for high cranking power, while bank fishing and general line hanging are better suited to low cranking power. For a good middle of the road number, choose a 4:1 ratio.
Other factors that should be considered when choosing a baitcasting reel include the drag system, casting controls, and specialized reels for particular species of fish. For more information on these advanced characteristics be sure to visit the link mentioned above.
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