Open Face Parallels

Most people have heard the saying “It is better to have too much than not enough.” This saying is true for anglers as much as anyone. They sometimes take hours to scout out and determine what gear to bring with them depending on the fishing conditions and how much stress they are planning to put on their fishing tackle. Too little tackle and the fisherman might miss out on a crucial opportunity to catch that trophy fish, too much tackle and it can cause one to be clumsy or indecisive. One important component that needs to be considered is what type of reel is appropriate for the level of fishing and location. These factors anglers to compare the pros and cons of each type of reel (closed face, open face, or bait caster.) The aspects of each …show more content…
Open faced reels statistically have the best customer reviews because their ease to maintain proper lubricant and wax. Open faced reels have their line exposed and commonly have only one screw containing the spool housing, which makes it much easier to change worn gears. These reels have a stronger internal design with either heavier aluminum or steel gears, which make it stronger and more durable then a closed face. But in contrast it has a more complicated operation. To cast using this reel, one must lift the casting latch while holding the line with a finger to the rod. Then one would cast the line out by releasing the line at the pinnacle of the cast. Once the line reached the desired destination one needs to flip the casting latch back over to prevent “bird nesting” and reel in to prevent slack in the line. This process can be confusing and might take a while to adjust to make one’s casting accurate. This causes even experienced fisherman frustration now and then, but this reel offers versatility and a well-rounded balance for the active …show more content…
This makes maintaining the reel very easy. Bait casters have a very rugged design using a steel bolt in the middle of the reel, with a hole to tie one’s line to the bolt so the line will crank properly. This reel is designed for heavy workloads on fish that can push three hundred pounds plus. This reel how ever has a major problem with “bird nesting” and accuracy until one is comfortable with it, which often takes months of practice. Casting is simple but it is crucial to be careful to hold pressure on the reel through the cast to prevent that major setback. But once one has the concept using this reel can become very rewarding with unmatched control in casting