subject: How To Pick The Right Catfish Reels [print this page] Catfish have been sought after for many years and they continue to be one of the most popular species of fish around and for good reasons. They can grow to some remarkable sizes so if you're interested in seeking out a trophy fish, they're an excellent choice. They can be found in just about any area so it doesn't mater where you live, you'll be able to go fishing for catfish.
Another thing that makes them so popular is the fact that they'll put up one heck of a struggle once they're hooked. This challenge makes fishing for the catfish interesting and exciting. Anglers everywhere and with all types of skill levels enjoy reeling in the mighty catfish.
However, if you want to be a successful catfish angler, you need to have the right equipment. Your rod is important because it needs to be strong enough to withstand the strain this species will put on your gear. However, as important as the rod is, there is one other item that is even more important and that would be the reel. If you don't have a good reel, then it will certainly hinder your efforts.
Here are a few suggestions on how to pick the right catfish reels:
* Decide which type of catfish you want to seek out because this will make a difference when it comes to the type of reel that'll work the best for you. For instance, certain reels will work better when fishing for the channel catfish than they would when fishing for the blue cat.
* You'll need to decide which type of rod you plan to use. The reel needs to match the rod in order for it to work correctly.
* Always buy good quality reels because the catfish will put a lot of strain on them. If you don't pay a few extra dollars for a good quality reel, you'll be replacing them way too often, which will cost you more in the long run.
* Check the gear ratio before you buy a reel. This is the number of revolutions that the spool will make during each complete turn made by the handle. High gear ratios work best for quick retrievals and lower gear ratios are best for bottom fishing.
* Choose a reel based on your skill level and the amount of experience that you have.
* Learn about the different types of reels available and which ones work the best in different types of situations. There are three main types to choose from which are the spinning reel, bait casting reel and the bell (open-faced) reel.
The more you know about the different types of reels available, the easier it will be for you to choose the one that will work the best for you personally.
