Surf Fishing Reels

When it comes to surf tackle a durable reel is a must have, I don't know of any other fishing that beats up on the tackle quite like surf fishing, you have all of the elements, saltwater, sand and of course the bouncing around in the car on the way to the beach. A poorly built reel will not last and even good durable reels are likely to fail if not maintained properly. you can find surf reels at almost any local tackle shop, when shopping for good surf fishing reels and few names that you can surely trust are, Shimano, Penn and Diawa.

I have found that these name brand reels are worth every penny, I have repaired many types of reels and I can tell you that, normally you will find nothing but metal gears a good ball bearings, a lot of the cheaper reels are made with plastic gears and normally won't last long, you can almost compare cheap surf reels with disposable cameras, after you use it, throw it away. So save yourself time, money and frustration and spend the few extra dollars to get dependable tackle.

when considering a surf fishing reel there are two common types of reels, the conventional and the spinning reels. I have found that spinning reels are a lot better for novice angler and are easier to use while surf fishing period. Beach fishing tends to have a lot of wind and conventional reels if not used properly can throw a fit, another words you end up with a "birds nest", and this could take a lot of time away from fishing and cause a ton of aggravation. In the past surf fisherman that sought larger game fish would use conventional tackle, this was due to the greater line capacity and better drag systems that where available on the larger reels. In today's market that is no longer the case, manufactures are now making spinning reels more than large enough to hold sufficients amounts of line to bring your fish to the beach. The drags are equally smooth as the conventional reels, so now there are many options and features to look at when going to purchase your surf reel. Look for good quality equipment and you can't go wrong, there are times to be cheap, but I would't advise it if you are going to be a serious fisherman, I can tell you if you are just starting to fish, there is nothing more relaxing, and fun than fishing. it is a time when you and nature can bond and you can forget all about your worries at that particular moment and feel alive. Be sure to explore through the other links, to learn about the different surf fishing tackle and rigs.