Saltwater fishing reels

Saltwater fishing reels

Larger fish at sea are almost always fished with sea reels. Both for wreck fishing on the North Sea and big game fishing on seas and oceans. Of course there is a difference in size. What the reels all have in common is that they are extremely strong, have a large line capacity and are saltwater resistant. These reels are especially useful for fishing on a boat and are not made to throw. The strength of the reel is often measured in LBs. For fishing on the North Sea reels from 8 LB pull force are used and for big game fishing reels from 30 LB. The best sea fish reels are Penn, ABU Garcia and Shimano. 
Should you wish to cast, we recommend using a seabed reel.
In addition you should be careful to place a reel on a boat rod which is made one by one and not a windmill. This is usually mentioned in the description, but can also be seen in the eyes. Eyes that are attached close to the rod are almost always rods for the reel. A trolling rod is always in front of the reel.

Tip: always rinse the reel (and rod) well after fishing with lukewarm, running water. You remove sand and the most dangerous; salt. Even though they are saltwater resistant, they will last a lot longer if you do this. Also the rods, mills and reels that you do not use during fishing trips are better rinsed off!

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Saltwater fishing reels

Larger fish at sea are almost always fished with sea reels. Both for wreck fishing on the North Sea and big game fishing on seas and oceans. Of course there is a difference in size. What the reels all have in common is that they are extremely strong, have a large line capacity and are saltwater resistant. These reels are especially useful for fishing on a boat and are not made to throw. The strength of the reel is often measured in LBs. For fishing on the North Sea reels from 8 LB pull force are used and for big game fishing reels from 30 LB. The best sea fish reels are Penn, ABU Garcia and Shimano. 
Should you wish to cast, we recommend using a seabed reel.
In addition you should be careful to place a reel on a boat rod which is made one by one and not a windmill. This is usually mentioned in the description, but can also be seen in the eyes. Eyes that are attached close to the rod are almost always rods for the reel. A trolling rod is always in front of the reel.

Tip: always rinse the reel (and rod) well after fishing with lukewarm, running water. You remove sand and the most dangerous; salt. Even though they are saltwater resistant, they will last a lot longer if you do this. Also the rods, mills and reels that you do not use during fishing trips are better rinsed off!

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