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These reels are by far the easiest to use, making them ideal for the novice. The experts still tell you that "You can not distance cast, with a fixed spool", however many of today's models are superb casting tools, providing you know how to use them. The modern fixed spool is light years away from the early models that caused their poor reputation. Today's reels are built to precise engineering tolerances, internal gears sport a handful of bearings while some reels feature twist reducing line rollers. |
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When choosing a fixed spool reel, look for polished metal coned spool for smooth line flow, a line-lay system that follows the contour of the spool, profiled line roller to stop mono twisting as it is retrieved, positive bale arm action, medium gearing and plenty of bearings to make retrieval under pressure, as smooth as possible. Centre Pin type: |
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Initially centre pins were made of wood as in the Scarborough examples above that are still used for Sea fishing today. The modern ones are made from Aircraft and Space quality materials. One turn of the handle equals one turn of the reel. If you’re serious about your bait fishing in still waters or especially rivers then you The modern multiplier is a centre pin with gears, where one turn of the handle equals multiple turns of the reel, hence the term "Multiplier". Here are some tips on looking after your gear: Tackle Care |
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A "fixed spool" reel has a static spool (fixed) but the line is wound onto the spool by a revolving arm. Many modern reels have an anti-twist system built into the revolving arm to counter the spools tendancy to twist the line as it is wound around the static spool.