when you are casting, the bail is open an no part of the reel is moving, right? so why are some spinning are can cast further than others?
2007-08-13 06:29:13 · 6 answers · asked by hasselblad28 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
When you cast a spinning reel, the line drags across the edge of the spool as it comes off the spool. The smaller the spool, the more drag there is per yard of line that comes off the spool. Also, with a smaller spool, a long cast will lower the line level on the spool quicker, resulting in more drag in the later part of the cast, which will shorten it.
Then, of course, if the reel has a cheap plastic spool, that edge can get scuffed up and slow the line more.
For a long cast, you want a reel with a relatively big spool, line as thin as possible for the fishing you're doing, and the reel should be filled to just under the edge (1/8 to 1/16 of an inch). The line should be wound on the reel under tension -- if it's loose, it can get stuck a little when you cast.
The rod can affect distance as well -- not only will a longer rod throw a bait further, small guides (especially the first guide) or too many guides will add more drag.
2007-08-13 16:11:00 · answer #1 · answered by Peter_AZ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The size of the spool, the angle of the front of the spool, the orientation of the reel with the line guides, the fit and finish of the reel - these things all are factors in how easily the line releases. Another thing that can make a big difference is how your line lies on the reel. A good quality reel will ensure that the line lies flat and is less prone to nesting than a cheap reel.
2007-08-13 06:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by nyninchdick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For distance casting, the line is the most important thing. For the reel, you want one with a big spool to cast far because the line has to turn less on a long cast.
2007-08-13 14:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because no spool has to spin to release line.
2007-08-13 12:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-15 12:30:39 · answer #5 · answered by B.fish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how much weight you put on it and some are smoother than others
2007-08-13 09:02:20 · answer #6 · answered by Alex w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋