| From humble beginnings in the late 1800s, bass | | | | were originally invented for the used of artificial |
| fishing has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry. | | | | flies and lures that were too light to be used on |
| Bass are the second most sought after game fish | | | | baitcasters. These reels also solved the backlash |
| in the United States, and a dizzying array of rods, | | | | problem, since a fixed spool cannot overspeed |
| reels, lines, lures, electronic instruments for finding | | | | and tangle the line. Spinners are more versatile |
| fish, tubes and specialized boats are offered for | | | | than baitcasting tackle, able to incorporate a |
| sale. The two most popular types of reel for bass | | | | lighter line and bait. It is also easier to cast from |
| fishing are spinning reels, or spinners, and | | | | small tight spaces with spinning reel tackle. |
| baitcasting reels. | | | | Although spinning reels do not suffer from |
| Baitcasting reels are those in which the line is | | | | backlash, it is still possibly to trap the line |
| stored in a revolving spool, and retrieved by | | | | underneath itself on the spool, or to have it |
| means of a crank, commonly located on the right | | | | detach from the reel to hang in loops called "bird's |
| side. These reels give anglers better control over | | | | nests." In recent years, level-wind and oscillating |
| lure placement, allowing them to be placed right | | | | spool mechanisms have been introduced to solve |
| next to logs, the shoreline, or into heavy cover. | | | | these problems. |
| Baitcasters also have a reputation for being more | | | | No matter what sort of reel you choose, |
| difficult to use than spinners. However, bass | | | | accuracy of cast for bass fishing is best acquired |
| angling with a baitcasting reel no longer requires | | | | through practice. You should work with your reel |
| the fisherman to carefully thumb the spool to | | | | regularly at home, both in the living room and |
| prevent the line from overrunning and tangling. | | | | outside, to get a good feel for your particular rod |
| Many baitcasting reels now contain anti-backlash | | | | and reel. This ensures that once in the real world, |
| devices to make casting easier, avoiding problems | | | | you will be able to cast wherever you choose, |
| via the use of magnets. The baitcasting reel | | | | without danger of tangling, and to land any fish |
| performs many fishing tasks better than other | | | | that takes a nibble. You should be sure to work |
| types of reel. Because of this, they have long | | | | with high-quality equipment. Compare any |
| been the standard in bass fishing. | | | | prospective reels, not only for price, but for |
| Some, however, prefer the spinning reel to the | | | | quality and durability of workmanship. A cheap reel |
| baitcaster. Recent models have been improved in | | | | will not last as long as a high quality one, and you |
| smoothness and efficiency. Spinning reels are reels | | | | will likely suffer from more line problems in the |
| that run the line off of a fixed spool. These reels | | | | bargain. |