The standard design of an inductor consists of an insulated wire with one or more strands wound in a spiral around a dielectric frame having a rectangular, cylindrical or shape. Sometimes, coil designs are frameless. The wire is wound in one or more layers.

In order to increase the inductance, ferromagnet cores are used. They also allow you to change the inductance within certain limits. Not everyone fully understands why an inductor is needed. It is used in electrical circuits as a good DC conductor. However, when self-induction occurs, resistance arises that prevents the passage of alternating current.

Varieties of inductors

There are several design options for inductors, the properties of which determine the scope of their use. For example, the use of loop inductors together with capacitors makes it possible to obtain resonant circuits. They are characterized by high stability, quality and precision.

Coupling coils provide inductive coupling of individual circuits and cascades. Thus, it becomes possible to divide the base and circuits in direct current. High precision is not required here, therefore, thin wire is used for these coils, wound in two small windings. The parameters of these devices are determined in accordance with the inductance and coupling coefficient.

Some coils are used as variometers. During operation, their inductance can change, which allows you to successfully rebuild the oscillatory circuits. The whole device includes two coils connected in series. The moving coil rotates inside the fixed coil, thereby creating a change in inductance. In fact, they are a stator and a rotor. If their position changes, then the value of self-induction will also change. As a result, the inductance of the device can change by 4-5 times.

In the form of chokes, those devices are used that have high resistance with alternating current, and very low resistance with direct current. Due to this property, they are used in radio engineering devices as filter elements. At a frequency of 50-60 hertz, transformer steel is used to make their cores. If the frequency is higher, then the cores are made of ferrite or permalloy. Separate varieties of chokes can be observed in the form of so-called barrels that suppress interference on wires.

Where are inductors used?

The scope of each such device is closely related to the features of its design. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account its individual properties and technical characteristics.

Together with resistors or, the coils are involved in various circuits that have frequency-dependent properties. First of all, these are filters, oscillatory circuits, feedback circuits, and so on. All types of these devices contribute to the accumulation of energy, the conversion of voltage levels in a switching regulator.

When two or more coils are inductively coupled together, a transformer is formed. These devices can be used as electromagnets, as well as an energy source that excites an inductively coupled plasma.

Inductive coils are successfully used in radio engineering, as an emitter and receiver in ring and ring designs, working with electromagnetic waves.

This article will detail all the criteria that you should pay attention to when buying an ultralight coil. In addition, the most popular coil manufacturers, their prices, installation instructions and more will be listed.

Coil for ultralight - what are the features

The ultralight reel is designed to be used with an ultralight spinning rod, which is used to catch small predatory fish. In general, the term ultralight means light tackle, so both rod and reel should be very light.

Features of coils for ultralight that distinguish it from other types of coils:

• very light weight compared to other coils;
• the presence of several types of friction brakes;
• prepared for work with ultra-light baits, the weight of which is from 0.5 to 4.5g;
• the coil device guarantees the utmost orderliness and pliability of the spool, creating conditions for even division of the fishing line along the entire plane of the spool, without recesses or hooks in the middle or along the edges;
• high level of quality of work of the reel with fishing line;
• maximum accuracy and balance of the coil mechanism in action;
• very sensitive friction brake that can make fine adjustments.

How to choose an ultralight coil

A good coil for ultralight should have the following qualities:

• be suitable for the use of thin lines and light lures;
• work well with the rod and fit it;
• have a high device performance with joint smoothness in use;
• have good sensitivity of the friction brake with the ability to regulate it.

In order to choose the right coil for ultralight, it is necessary to pay attention to its following characteristics:

• size;
• weight (no more than 300 g);
• clutch;
• line laying;
• bearings;
• coil stand;
• line roller;
• coil spool;
• smooth running of the coil;
• instant backstop;
• body material.

Size

The size of reels for ultralight is determined by the size of its spool. They range from 1000 to 2500. The most versatile is the spool size 2000.

Weight

The weight of an ultralight reel is one of its main criteria. The following rule applies to this device: the less weight the coil has, the better.

If the weight of the coil is incorrectly selected, the following difficulties may arise:

• too heavy a reel compared to a weak rod can lead to its breakage;
• tackle with a reel that has a disproportionate weight will be inconvenient to use and ineffective, since the overall balance will be disturbed;
• due to uneven loads due to the heavy weight of the reel, problems with rod handling can occur.

Today, modern manufacturers reduce the weight of ultralight coils in two ways:

• applying new technologies and materials that can guarantee reliability;
• using available raw materials, the quality guarantee of which cannot be promised by any manufacturer.

The difference between these manufacturing techniques is not only in the reliability of materials, but also in price. But gear for ultralight is mainly used by professional fishermen, so it would be unreasonable to save on such things.

There are some classic ratios, following which you can correctly select the weight of the reel:

• for spinning with a test of up to 3.5 g, a reel is selected with a weight of up to 160 grams;
• for spinning with a test of up to 5 g, a reel is selected with a weight of up to 200 grams;
• for spinning with dough up to 8 g, a reel is selected with a weight of up to 220 grams.

clutch

The main task of the friction clutch is to remove the load from the fishing rod at the right time and prevent the tackle from breaking.

Friction brake type

Types of friction brake coils are:

• In front of them;
• back.

Friction brake quality

The quality of a friction brake is usually determined by only two main criteria: tuning features and sensitivity.

Features of the settings are determined by the number of modes and the degree of applied force to apply the brake.

Brake sensitivity is the ability to act quickly at the right moment.

In addition, an additional criterion for a friction brake is its behavior directly in operation. It should not make incomprehensible jerks or sharp clicks, but should work quickly, but at the same time smoothly.

If you have any doubts about the operation of the friction brake, then you should not purchase such a coil.

Line laying

The nature of the laying of the fishing line is a very important criterion when choosing a reel.

The following points depend on the method of laying the fishing line:

• laying the fishing line affects the length of the cast;
• laying the fishing line affects the overall performance of the friction clutch;
• affects the shelf life of the fishing line itself.

Characteristics of the correct laying of the fishing line:

• there should be no dents or mounds on the plane of the layered fishing line;
• there should be no conical winding;
• line rings should not cross previous layers of turns.

As a rule, poor line lay can be observed with inexpensive low-grade reels. Middle class and luxury coils do not have such defects.

Bearings

Bearings perform the following role in the reel mechanism:

• minimize backlash;
• ensure the correct operation of the coil mechanism;
• provide reliability and durability of the coil.

Some anglers believe that the more bearings, the greater the quality of the reel, but this opinion is erroneous. For the normal functioning of the reel for ultralight, 6 bearings are enough. A large number of bearings (8.10 or more) are needed only when the reel will be heavily overloaded.

coil stand

It is advisable to purchase a reel stand as long as possible, since reels with a short stand allow you to literally hit the fingers of the rotor as it rotates. In addition, the rack must be selected for the angler's individual hand, since the owner should not experience any inconvenience when using it.

Since the line roller is one of the most important elements of the reel, it must have all of the following characteristics:

• it must be durable and covered with two layers of wear-resistant coating;
• spinning well is spinning under the pressure of a fishing line that moves. If the roller does not move clearly, then there will be cuts, which in the future is fraught with big problems with the coil;
• it should be well lubricated and rotate easily on the bearing.

If at least one criterion does not work as it should, then you should not purchase such a coil so as not to make a mistake in choosing.

Reel spool

The spool of the reel must be made of the following materials:

• aluminum (the best option);
• metal (allowed);
• graphite (very rare).

The right reel spool for ultralight should have the following qualities:

• the side of the spool must be very hard and opened with titanium nitride;
• the spool should be shallow;
• the line should be wound almost under the side, completely covering the spool.

Coil smoothness

The smoothness of the coil first of all signals the suitability of the entire device as a whole, good lubrication and bearing performance. When buying a high-quality coil, it should start working smoothly from the first scroll. If this does not happen, then you should not listen to advice that it will develop over time, since, as a rule, the coil immediately expresses itself without any development.

Instant backstop

Instant backstop is an essential feature of a quality ultralight reel. It is needed for complete control of the tackle with a leash, quick hooking and preventing the line from unwinding. Of course, this is a minor function in the reel, but with it it will be much easier for the fisherman to catch.

Housing material

Sufficient attention should be paid to the selection of the body material. It is highly undesirable that it be made of plastic or various alloys. The best material for the coil body is metal with a special Air Metal marking.

Models of popular coils for ultralight

Budget options

Daiwa Caprice 1500 belongs to relatively cheap reels, but despite its price, it has an excellent metal body and excellent spool design.

Model characteristics:

• aluminum ABS spool;
• anti-twist line Twist Buster II;
• a latch that prevents the line handle from dropping when casting Bailsafe;
• number of bearings - 4 pcs.

The price of such a model is 120-150 $.

Daiwa Model Crossfire 1000A (KDCF1000A).

Model characteristics:

• weight - 140 grams;
• bearings - 4 pcs.;
• spool size - 1000;
• additional spool - yes;
• friction clutch - front;
• handle - single;
• coil type - inertialess.

Price - $ 100-110.

Average price range

Mitchell Coil Model Mag-Pro Extreme 1000 is classic in its functions and fits medium expensive models.

Model characteristics:

• timber capacity: 130 m / 0.25 mm;
• bearings: 9+1;
• gear ratio: 5.2:1;
• weight: 210 g;
• spools: 2.

The price of such a model is from $ 300.

Ryobi Excia MX Coil.

The Ryobi Excia MX spinning reel is the bestseller. Its popularity among fishermen does not fade even with time.

Model characteristics:

• bearings - 8 ball and 1 roller;
• coil transfer - 4.9 / 1;
• the clutch is located in front;
• the line laying roller prevents the fishing line from overlapping;
• the V-metal concept metal assembly system, which gives the assemblies a monolithic unity;
• coil body coated with titanium nitride;
• the presence of an additional friction brake on the coil;
• quick-folding push-button handle.

Price - from $ 200.

Dear models

Most of the Shimano products can be attributed to expensive models.

The price for such models ranges from $700 to $1200.

Shimano 13 Nasci 1000S reel (13NAS1000S).

Model characteristics:

• weight - 215 grams;
• bearings - 5 pcs.;
• spool size - 1000;
• additional spool - no;
• friction clutch - front;
• handle - single;
• type of coil - inertialess.

Coil Installation

The installation of the coil must be done in this way:

1. Insert the reel into the assembled fishing rod.
2. Pass the fishing line through all the rings of the fishing rod, starting from the very tip and gradually reaching the top.
3. Carefully remove the spool from the spool.
4. Wrap the line around the spool and tie in a double knot.
5. Discard the rim of the line guide and insert the spool in its original place, then close the rim of the line guide and return it to its original working condition.
6. Start winding the line using the spool handle. In this case, it is advisable to hold the fishing line with your hands so that it is wound with a slight interference.

1. When buying a coil, you should make sure that a warranty card is attached to it and the manufacturer can vouch for the quality of their product.
2. The coil must be made of quality raw materials (preferably metal), not make a squeak or other sounds that may indicate its unreliability.
3. It is not necessary to buy an ultralight reel to use it on other gear, since using a reel of this configuration on gear that is not intended for it will be at least unreasonable and will lead to breakage of the reel.
4. The spool in the reel should be shallow, you should pay attention to this when buying it. If the line fails in the spool, then this will interfere with long-distance casting of the fishing rod.
5. The reel must be installed on the rod in the correct sequence (do not rearrange the installation steps).

Never buy coils made of plastic parts. First of all, it concerns the spool.

Our guide on how to choose a spinning reel for a beginner spinning player (by the way, such a reel is called a “spinning reel” for short, this is an ideal option for a novice angler both in terms of convenience and functionality).

The reel should be in harmony with the rod. There should not be a large reel on a small light spinning rod and vice versa.

If you are a beginner, start with light spinning gear. An average spinning rod no more than 2.7 m is suitable for you, and pick up a spinning reel with a spool volume of 1500-2500 for it). The following instructions will definitely help you with this.

Rating of the best spinning reels

11 aspects that will help determine which spinning reel is the best

1. The correct size of the spinning reel. All models of spinning reels have their own classification and are divided according to the volume of the spool:

• 1000;
• 1500;
• 2000;
• 3000;
• 4000 etc.

For example, a spool with a dimension of 2000 tells us that it can hold 100 meters of line with a diameter of 0.2 mm. A reel with a spool, the volume of which is 1000, holds 100 meters of 0.1 line. At the beginning of the guide, we gave advice to look towards 1500-2500, no more.

2. A spinning reel should lay line on the spool very evenly. There are 3 types of winding:

• cylindrical;
• reverse cone;
• straight cone.

Regardless of what the winding cone is, the line should not lie on the spool in a wavy pattern. The line from the bordique should be straight. In the case of cylindrical winding, this line will be straight and parallel to the spool, in the case of reverse or straight cones, the line will also be straight, but at a slight angle to the spool.

If you use braided line, for example, when fishing with a jig, the best option for a reel spool is a reverse cone (reels are marked with an ABS label).

Such a spool does not allow the braid to fly off the reel unnecessarily due to inertia, which prevents tangling.

3. For beginners, a spinning casting reel is best suited. It differs from the usual one in that its spool has a very small margin for winding line, but this reserve is enough to wind 70-80 meters of line. The advantage is a more uniform winding.

Do not wind the line on the spool to the very edges (to avoid the appearance of beards, tangles), especially if you use a hard or soft braid. An exception can be made for very soft monofilament line and hard braided line. Although it is still desirable to leave 1 mm from the edge of the side, but with experience you will understand whether it is possible to increase the amount of fishing line on the spool to the very edges, or you should not do this.

4. The spool must be easy to move. It should not crunch, the details should not touch each other. The more the reel makes rotations after a short jerk with the reel handle, the better.

5. The line laying brackets must be fixed in the open state very reliably, and also independently brought to the end in the closed state. In other words, during fishing, we, one way or another, open the line-laying bracket to make a cast and the line came off the spool, and so the bracket should not close spontaneously during casting, as well as from the lightest touches of the angler. It should respond to closing only by a clear movement of the angler's hand towards closing the reel.

6. The number of ball bearings in the reel is not critical. Yes, this is true, but under one condition, if there are at least 4 ball bearings, all the rest are secondary ball bearings and this quantity does not affect the eliteness of the product. Now even the worst Chinese spinning reels can have up to 10-12 ball bearings.

7. Choose branded coils. Even Daiwa has reels in an affordable price range for almost any angler, and they will last much longer than any Chinese product.

8. Friction brake. It is difficult to find an inertialess spinning reel that does not have a friction brake. But this part of the coil is performed in different coils in two types:

• front friction brake (on the front of the spool there is a relief notch or other relief notches, for which this round friction clutch can be rotated in one direction and the other);
• rear friction clutch (at the back of the reel there is a handle - this is it, by turning the handle you can loosen and vice versa make the clutch tighter).

The rear friction brake has a more complex mechanism, makes the coil heavier and, in general, larger coils with such a brake, and it is also considered less sensitive than the front one. But in contrast to the disadvantages, it also has advantages: when playing fish, it is much easier to adjust, unlike the front drag, and the spool of the reel, in which the drag is at the back, is easily replaced and replaced with another spool (for example, with a different type of fishing line) .

The front drag is more sensitive, the reel weighs less, but it is more difficult to adjust the drag while playing the fish than with the rear brake. And yet, we will give preference to the front friction clutch, it facilitates the tackle, is sensitive.

A reel with a good friction brake should not bleed the line in jerks. If you pull the line off the spool with a uniform movement of your hand, then the friction clutch should evenly bleed the line.

9. Check the presence of a rubber gasket (washer) on the axis for the spool. A larger number of such gaskets is also possible with the coil, for example 3, as in the figure on the right. Their direct purpose is to regulate the winding of the fishing line on the reel. By inserting and removing these washers, you can adjust the winding of the line with a reverse and front cone.

10. The line roller of the spinning reel must rotate. Otherwise, especially if you use braided line, it will wear out, a slot will appear, the line will go into it, fray, and one day it will just get stuck there and the reel will have to be changed.

The design of this roller must have a ball bearing.

11. Ignore the gear ratio on the reel. This is the number of revolutions of the spool that the reel will make during one revolution of the handle. If you are a beginner, but this indicator is not important to you yet. Advanced anglers already have an idea of ​​whether they need the reel to move faster than they have, or the existing one is enough. Without an experienced path, you will not be able to determine the correct gear ratio for your fishing technique.

12. You need to choose a reel for your spinning. If this is an ultralight, then take a smaller coil (up to 1500). If jig, then 3000. Pay attention to the weight of the reel when comparing it with your spinning rod.

- will tell a guide to one of the most versatile lines of spinning rods, jig gear.

- test, length, build and other important parameters.

- a guide to choosing an ultralight spinning tackle.

Video instruction on how to choose a spinning reel

Blitz results

1. It is better for a beginner to start with a spinning reel with a volume of 1500-2500.
2. When using braided spools, use reverse taper spools (ABS).
3. The casting reel winds the line more evenly.
4. The coil movement should be uniform and without knocking.
5. The line laying brackets must be clearly fixed both in the closed and in the open state.
6. There can be only 4 ball bearings, but they must be in the body of the reel and one in the line roller.
7. Choose branded coils and take Chinese goods last.
8. The front drag is slightly better than the rear, but it's up to the angler.
9. Rubber pads on the spool axle are good.
10. The line roller must rotate.
11. The gear ratio on the coil is selected only empirically.

15.06.2012

How to choose a spinning spinning reel?

Modern range really huge. There are hundreds of manufacturers, and each of them also has a lot of coil models, and, at first glance, all models look almost the same, and the price difference can reach 10 times. How can you not get lost here? Well, let's start with the fact that it is only at first glance that all coils are the same, but in fact the difference lies in the details, such as: the quality of materials, build quality, perfection of engineering solutions, etc. But all these details directly affect reliability and ease of use of the coil.

Choosing a suitable spinning reel is even more difficult than the rod itself - there are too many different nuances in this matter. Nevertheless, if you approach the issue thoroughly, and put everything on the shelves, the choice will be easy to make.

The main rule, which greatly simplifies the choice of a reel, is: “The reel should be selected under the rod!” Or rather - under the conditions of fishing: the method of fishing, the size and type of fish. But we proceed from the fact that all fishing factors have already been taken into account when choosing a rod, and the reel is selected as a harmonious addition.

So, let's start laying everything out "on the shelves."

Materials used in coils

There are two materials that are used in the manufacture of coils, these are plastic and metal. At the same time, there are hundreds of types of plastic, each of which differs in strength and wear resistance. Metal in coils is also a broad concept, because even in one model, several types of metals can be used simultaneously. For example, titanium alloy body, machined aluminum spool, stainless steel bail, bronze alloy gears, etc. In the vast majority of cases, the design of the coil consists of both plastic and metal parts, although there are both all-metal and all-plastic models. It is not recommended to purchase the latter, since these products, to put it mildly, do not differ in quality.

Manufacturers are constantly trying to reduce the weight of the coils, while maintaining their strength. As a result of the pursuit of strength and lightness at the same time, reels made from various light and very strong metal alloys appear on the market every year. Yes, these models are not cheap, but they are worth it. In general, the best choice is a reel with a light alloy body. But, in no case do we write off reels with a carbon fiber body. Modern carbon plastics are not inferior to metal in many respects, and in some respects even surpass it. When choosing a coil by material, most likely, you should focus on the price. Miracles, unfortunately, do not happen, and for a small price you are unlikely to be offered a product with "super properties". Well, for a high price, both a metal coil and a carbon fiber coil will be equally good.

Gear ratio of the inertial coil

The gear ratio is a parameter that means the ratio of one full turn of the handle to the number of turns of the line layer. According to this parameter, the coils are divided into high-speed and power. The gear ratio can be indicated on the coil body with the following expression: 5.0: 1, 5.3: 1, etc. Such an inscription means that the unit corresponds to one turn of the handle, and the second number indicates the corresponding number of turns of the line layer. The higher the ratio, the faster the coil, and vice versa, the lower the ratio, the more powerful the coil. Power models include reels with gear ratios up to 5.0:1 (4.0:1, 4.3:1, etc.), while speed reels include models with gear ratios above 5.0:1 (5.3:1, 6.0:1). and etc.). The speed qualities of the coil depend primarily on the size of the teeth of the main gear. But let's not delve into such technical jungle, anyway, no one will let you disassemble the coil before buying. From a practical point of view, power (power) coils are good for catching large fish, as well as for conducting wiring using "highly resistant" lures. High-speed models, on the other hand, have a smaller power reserve, but allow you to reel in the line very quickly, which is very important for some types of postings, for example, when fishing with a jig. The choice between strength and speed completely depends on the intended objects of fishing - we hunt only for "crocodiles", then we take a power model, and if you want more versatility, then you can stop at the "golden mean" - reels with a gear ratio of 5.0: 1, or with close to this value.

Dimensions and weight of coils

As mentioned above, every year manufacturers bring to the market lighter models of coils, while not compromising their reliability. They do this for a reason, because the lighter the reel, the more pleasant it is to fish, but still going to extremes is also unacceptable. The main thing is that the weight and size of the reel are in balance with the rod. What is the balance of the rod and reel is difficult to describe, you need to feel it. Regarding the weight of the reel, there is an opinion that the weight of the reel should approximately correspond to two weights of the rod, plus or minus 30 grams. For example, the weight of the rod is 100g, which means that the weight of the reel should be around 200g, plus or minus 30 grams. True, this rule is somewhat arbitrary, but in the vast majority of cases it works.

All coils have a so-called size, which is indicated in numbers: 500, 1000, 2000 and so on. But that's not the problem, the classification of coil sizes has not yet been unified between manufacturers. Therefore, picking up a thousandth size coil from two different manufacturers, you can visually see a small difference in size. Although, it is worth noting that most manufacturers still adopted as a standard the size classification developed by Shimano.

To choose the right size reel, you need to proceed from such rod parameters as length and test. Below is a table that describes the relationship between rod specifications and reel size. We think the principle of the table is clear. Let's say we have a rod with a length of 220 cm and a test of 10-25 grams. We look at the table. Our spinning rod falls into the “UP TO 240” category by length, and according to the test it falls more into the “15-30” category, therefore, the appropriate reel size is 2000-2500.

friction brake

A friction brake is a reel mechanism that allows you to automatically bleed the fishing line at times of strong jerks of the fish. Thanks to the friction brake, line breaks during the fight are minimized. The main thing is to properly adjust the brake. The quality of this mechanism directly affects the number of fish gatherings and the number of line breaks. The smoother the brake setting, the better. High-quality reels have a friction brake that has a very smooth setting, and in addition, it has an anti-lock function. The anti-blocking function allows the fishing line to be lost when the fish is jerking hard, even if the friction brake is clamped to the maximum position. The benefits of an anti-lock braking system are obvious. It is not uncommon for an angler to simply forget to release the clutch and fish with the brake tightly tightened. The bite of a large fish follows, one powerful jerk and the line breaks. And if the coil is equipped with an anti-blocking friction brake, then such a nuisance will not happen.

There are two types of friction brake - front and rear. It is difficult to say which of them is better, because they work equally efficiently, but in terms of operating comfort, it’s up to someone who likes it better. However, there is an opinion that the front friction brake is more reliable than the rear one, although the difference in reliability is not very noticeable. What is clearly felt is the difference in accuracy and smoothness of the setting, and in this regard, the front clutch wins. Practice shows that you can easily get used to one or the other type, but if you are already “addicted” to one of them, then it is already difficult to switch to another type. Habit and nothing more.

The spool is a removable reel design element that acts as a line storage device. Spools are plastic and metal. A metal spool is preferred as it is great for both monofilament and braided lines. But the plastic spool can only be used with fishing line. As practice shows, over time, the braided cord simply grinds off the side of the plastic spool, which damages both the spool and the cord. Moreover, this problem is noticed even on spools made of very durable plastic.

Spools also vary in line capacity. Usually, the capacity in meters is indicated on the spool, for each specific diameter of the fishing line. Attention, the information on the capacity indicated on the spool is valid only for fishing line, but it does not fit the braided line.

Another difference is the so-called spool geometry, that is, the ratio of depth and width. There are two main options for the geometry of the spool - classic (when the width is approximately equal to the depth), and the second option is the Long Cast geometry (when the depth of the spool is not large, but the length is increased. Spools with Long Cast geometry have an advantage over the "classic" in terms of casting distance It should be noted that some models of reels can be equipped with spools of different sizes.For example, some models of reels in size 2000 can be equipped with spools of both sizes 2000 and 1500. That is, in fact, only by changing spool, we get a reel of a slightly different size.The benefit from this possibility is obvious.

Many models of reels are equipped with a spare spool, which is good, since then it is possible to equip one spool with fishing line and the other with a cord. In some cases, the presence of fishing line and line at the same time is very useful. For example, when fishing is carried out with one spinning rod and one reel, but different methods of spinning fishing are used. So, for jigging, a cord is better, and for fishing on a turntable, a fishing line. And it turns out that without changing the spinning and reels, but only rearranging the spool, we make the tackle universal. If the selected reel model is not equipped with an additional spool, it doesn’t matter - you can buy it separately, though for some models it’s not easy to do, but whoever looks for it will find it!

Number of bearings

Bearings play a very important role in the design of an inertialess reel, and the performance of the entire reel largely depends on their quality and quantity. However, a large number of bearings in the coil does not mean that the product is of high quality. In most cases, the “oversaturation” of the reel with bearings is just a marketing ploy. Especially Chinese "craftsmen" sin with this. In fact, the optimal number of bearings in a coil is 4-6 pieces.

Reel handle

Most models of coils are equipped with handles that can be rearranged for both the left and right hand, but there are models in which the handle is not rearranged, that is, it is permanently installed on one of the sides. And when buying, you need to be careful in this matter. As for the ergonomics of the handle, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of options - this is a variety of shapes, materials, etc. And here it is pointless to give any advice, since everyone has their own taste. But in terms of the mechanism for bringing the handle to the transport position, we can say that it is better to take a coil in which the handle is folded by unscrewing the screw. As practice shows, the mechanisms for quickly bringing the handle to the transport position wear out quickly and, as a result, an unpleasant backlash is formed.

Brands

If you go over the fishing shops, now you can count at least a hundred manufacturers producing reels. True, the lion's share of them are not well-known Asian brands.

The real market leaders are the Japanese companies Shimano and Daiwa. These are old competitors, and in the competitive struggle, trying to get around each other, they always went one step ahead of everyone else. It's hard to say which one is better, but one thing is for sure - a reel from Shimano or Daiwa will not disappoint with its quality. In fairness, it should be noted that at present, many manufacturers make high-quality coils, and what is most pleasant is good quality at fairly liberal prices. Let's just list the manufacturers whose reels have a good reputation. So these are Ryobi (Japan), Mitchell (France), Abu Garcia (Sweden), SPRO (Holland), Zebco (USA), Okuma (China), Salmo (Latvia) and many others.

So, let's say, based on your requirements, you "have your eye" on several models of coils, and the question arises: "Which one should I take?" And here the Internet can come to your aid, fortunately, that it is now available everywhere. How can he help? And everything is simple - we go to the fishing forums and read the reviews of specific reel owners. Of course, the information obtained from such reviews should be “filtered”, since the proverb: “Every sandpiper praises his swamp” has not been canceled! We read, filter, think and make the right choice!

We hope that the information provided in the article will help you make the right choice! However, it must be remembered that the coil will serve for a long time and reliably only if it is properly used. Even the most expensive reel can be killed in a few fishing trips, so do not neglect the rules of operation! But that's another topic.

A spinning reel is a mandatory attribute, without which spinning tackle will not function. The choice of reel depends a lot on the type of fishing and on your rod. So, for example, heavy reels with a large margin of line capacity are not suitable for fishing with ultralight baits, and light reels are not able to successfully cope with their tasks with a heavy jig.

This article will tell you what type of spinning reel to buy, what models are preferred, and you will also learn what parameters you should pay attention to when choosing a reel.

Inertialess, inertial or multiplier?

Inertial When casting, the reels do not stop rotating even after the bait has stopped winding the line from the reel and has reached the casting point. The angler needs to stop the reel so that a “beard” does not form from an excessively lowered fishing line in one bundle. Such coils were especially popular before the advent of inertialess coils, but now they have a very narrow distribution due to their specificity and difficulty in handling.

Inertialess spinning reels have more convenient functionality, and in the arsenal of this type of reel there are both light models and those that can cope with high loads and work with strong thick fishing lines.

Ryobi Excia Spinning Reel

Before casting, the angler folds back the spool of the reel, holding the line with his finger to prevent it from reeling in, swinging and making a cast, he releases his finger and the line calmly leaves the reel following the bait flying to the place you need. After the bait reaches its target, the line stops reeling, the line layer lowers and the angler can start reeling the line onto the spool by rotating the handle.

Spinning reels are versatile spinning reels and definitely a first choice for the first time person wanting to try this exciting way of fishing.

Multiplier spinning reels are usually more powerful than spinning reels and are designed to help the angler in catching heavy lures, as well as for ultra-long casting. For one turn of the handle by a spinning player, the spool is wound on 3.5 - 6.5 turns. This tackle is looking for anglers who really need it, and for beginners to get acquainted with spinning, the spinning reel option is suitable.

How to choose a spinning reel

The choice of coil depends on several parameters - 6 most important parameters:

1. Smoothness of the coil. A very important parameter, since the sensitivity of the bait at the other end of the line depends on it, as well as the uniformity of winding the line on the spool. Unevenly wound line will cause your bait to feel twitchy and unable to cast the bait long distances.

2. Spool size directly depends on your fishing method and the diameter of the fishing line that you are going to use. On each coil you can find the numbers 1000, 2000, 3000, etc. The number 1000 means that this reel will hold 100 meters of line with a diameter of 0.1, the number 3000 will hold 100 meters of line with a diameter of 0.3, or 200 meters of line with a diameter of 0.15. Depending on how large you will use the fishing line and how far you are going to cast the bait, it depends on what size spool to choose.

3. Shackle of the line stacker. By folding the bail (during the cast), we allow the line to calmly leave the spool, at the moment the bail is closed, we stop the line coming off. At this point, it is important that the fishing line immediately hits a special winding roller and does not catch on anything.

4. Friction. A part of a spinning spinning reel that allows you to fuse the line during the fight against predators so that the line does not break. During strong jerks or if the fish is really very large, you need to let it unwind the line from the reel (which happens with the characteristic sound of the clutch, crackling).

The friction clutch is front (the screw for adjusting the friction stiffness is located on the spool), or rear (located at the back of the reel). It should be noted that it is the front clutch that is more sensitive and is able to work at such a stiffness setting at which the rear clutch will not work at all and will not “give” the line to the predator, which is fraught with the loss of tackle, line, bait, fish.

5. Coil weight. On the one hand, the lightness of the reel is an advantage for the angler, giving greater maneuverability and convenience. On the other hand, you should not save on the material of the insides of the coil. They must necessarily consist of metal parts, which will certainly increase the weight. Therefore, you need to look for a middle ground and know that the weight of the coil is still secondary.

6. Handles three types:

• screw-mounted
• screw-in
• with rivet

These types of fastening do not have any particular drawbacks, but if the handle is fastened by screwing or screwing, make sure that the thread is not too small, as it can easily be torn off while screwing the handle.

By buying popular models from manufacturers that have proven their quality by deed, you guarantee the quality of your spinning reel.

The Ryobi Ecusima 6 spinning reel is the best and cheapest reel for beginner anglers. Recommended.

How to choose a reel for spinning

Rods 2.7-3.5 meters long are clearly designed for fishing from the shore and most likely for catching medium and heavy lures. For such spinning, you need to select a reel in size, first of all, paying attention to the volume of the spool (from 2500).

Rods for light lures are usually made in a light style and have a maximum length of 2.7 meters. It is time to pick up a light reel for such spinning. In ultralight and light fishing, baits use thin line, so the volume of the spool should be a maximum of 1500-2000.

The best models of spinning reels

Check out models and prices for the best spinning reels from Shimano, Daiwa, Ryobi.

The best Shimano spinning reels. The model range is distinguished by a wide variety and price range.

• Shimano Exage– a popular entry-level reel, low cost for decent quality;
• Shimano Catana- also a cheap branded model that will cost you less than $ 50 from Shimano;
• Shimano Twin Power- a high-quality coil costing from 12,000 rubles;
• Shimano Ultegra– multi-size model, spool size from 1000 to 6000; Average price: 5000 rubles;
• Shimano Nexave- an entry-level model costing less than 2,000 rubles;
• Shimano Biomaster- a middle-class reel with a price of 7,000 rubles;
• Shimano Nasci- an entry-level coil. The price is 3800 rubles.

Daiwa spinning reels. The most popular models are highlighted in bold, but all of the listed models deserve attention and are of high quality.

• Daiwa Regal- an entry-level inertialess coil costing 1,500 rubles;
• Daiwa Exceller– a multi-size reel that has proven its quality over time;
• Daiwa Crossfire- an entry-level coil costing up to 1900 rubles;
• Daiwa Certificate- a high-quality coil costing from 17,000 rubles.

Ryoby spinning reels are lesser known than the previous two brands, but have nevertheless proven themselves in the hands of a large number of anglers. Here is a list of the best Ryobi spinning reels.

Ryobi Excia is the most popular budget reel of this company, and the more classy Zauber and Ecusima breathe down its back. The prices of the second and third coils are much more profitable than other reels of comparable quality and configuration of competing companies.

The choice of fishing line for spinning

Having chosen an inertialess reel, the question arises, which fishing line to use: monofilament or braided line (braided cord)?

Monofilament

• low cost - the cost of a monofilament is much lower than a braided line
• versatility - suitable in cases where it is better to use braid, but braid is not always appropriate in cases where monofilament is needed
• stretched— the fishing line is stretched during the wiring, therefore, both the wiring and the bite are not felt so well
• strength is lower than braided

• high strength
• does not stretch
• more expensive than a monofilament

Output: monofilament is quite suitable for a beginner, it is strong enough to withstand large fish, especially since 90% of the outcome of your duel with a fish depends on your fighting skills, and not on the strength of the fishing line.

But, it is also necessary to try a braided cord in business. Using braided line you will improve the sensitivity of your bait during the wiring.

Ultralight Coils

Choosing a reel for ultralight spinning is necessary according to the following criteria:

1. The size of the spool should not be very large: 1000, 1500, 2000 - this will allow you to effectively cast light lures on a thin line, larger spools will have too wide edges.
2. The presence of a front clutch. The rear drag is less sensitive, and in delicate ultralight tackle, drag sensitivity is very important. Otherwise, you can easily lose gear.

Buying spinning reels is better than proven brands: Shimano, Daiwa, Ryobi (or other popular ones). So you protect yourself from poor-quality assembly and unreliable parts of your coil.

A spinning reel is in most cases the best choice for a beginner spinner.

It is necessary to choose a coil taking into account the following main parameters:

1. smooth running and winding cleanliness;
2. front or rear clutch;
3. spool size: 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, etc.;
4. the weight of the coil and the material of the parts (it is desirable that they be metal), and the total weight is minimized.

For starters, monofilament line is suitable for you, then you can try braided line to appreciate the difference and advantages of both types of lines.