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There are many spinning reels on the market. The first two on the left, in the topmost row, are light reels particularly suitable to light rods and fresh-water angling. The remaining seven reels in he upper three rows are medium-weight and can be used for both fresh- and salt-water spinning. The bottom-row reels are comparatively heavy, with a large line capacity and intended for salt-water fishing. Unless you are definitely committed to either deep sea fishing or small brook fishing, your first reel should be a good medium-sized reel which can be used for both fresh- and salt-water angling. Once you have practiced casting with such a reel and mastered it, you can specialize in either the larger or smaller sizes if you like. But get good reels. Not only will they give you more satisfaction but they will also give you more long-time, uninterrupted pleasant fishing. Spinning began in Europe. As a result, the Europeans got the know-how of making good spinning reels. Eventually, I hope, we'll be able to make better and cheaper reels in America. But despite the import tax, the angler today can get a better dollar-for-dollar value in a European-made spinning reel. Look for these qualities in your reel. They are listed, more or less, in order of importance: * An adequate line capacity * a delicate slip-clutch drag adjustment which will always stay the way you set it and deliver a smooth * uniform braking action
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