| When choosisng the type of saltwater reels you | | | | the angler. Coupled with Penn's Leveline |
| want to use, you may want to consider where | | | | spool-wrap, the throw is consistent and the line |
| you'll be fishing. Different reels, much like other | | | | will lay a flat and level spool wrap on every |
| saltwater equipment, are geared toward different | | | | retrieval, making this combination one of the best |
| uses and will come in handier in some areas of | | | | you can use. |
| the open waters than others. For example, Daiwa | | | | The frames of these are made from a |
| has a line called Steez that produces reels, rods, | | | | lightweight aluminum alloy that is also a |
| and line, all of which it touts as bass gear. | | | | high-strength material, meaning that you have a |
| However, if you are going to be fishing for | | | | reel that is incredibly strong while still maintaining a |
| inshore saltwater species, the lightweight | | | | minimal weight. The full-metal body of Penn's reels |
| powerhouse spinning reel works as one of the | | | | is superior to those of other companies that |
| best reels available. There are two models of this | | | | manufacture their reels of either graphite or a |
| particular line of reels, one weighing 6.9 ounces | | | | combination of graphite and metal because the |
| and the other 7.1 ounces. They are made of | | | | aluminum alloy is stronger and will hold up better |
| magnesium, titanium, and other lightweight | | | | against the force and pressure of a trophy-sized |
| composites and inside, they contain | | | | saltwater fish, some of which can be extremely |
| super-corrosion-resistant ball bearings, great for | | | | large and vicious in their fight for freedom. |
| saltwater use. | | | | Even under extremely intense pressure and loads, |
| One of the most well known, recognizable names | | | | these saltwater reels maintain their alignment and |
| is Penn Spinfisher. The latest in this line of reels is | | | | have the torque to reel in whatever may be on |
| the Spinfisher SSm, available in three different | | | | the other end of the line. |
| sizes. It has a full-metal body, five ball bearings, | | | | One of the reasons that the Spinfisher SSm reels |
| and infinite anti-reverse for solid hook-sets and | | | | are so well thought of is the redesigned drag |
| smooth performance. | | | | knob, which seals out saltwater and contaminants |
| These saltwater reels are made purposely to | | | | and is supported by a stainless steel main shaft. |
| withstand a harsh saltwater environment and | | | | This maintains the integrity and alignment of the |
| have a balance rotor for wobble-free | | | | SSm saltwater reels, even during huge drag loads |
| performance. This reduces the fatigue caused to | | | | caused by hard fights between fish and anglers. |