bass fishing tips

Buying a fishing reel isn't difficult, but it does require a little bit of thinking and consideration about what you will be using the reel for exactly. Different kinds of fishing and different kinds of fish require different reels. This article will give you 7 key pointers on buying your next reel so that you get exactly the one you need.

1) good grips

You want to be sure that the are non-slip grips on both the hand-crank and on the arm of the reel (where you non-cranking hand rests). This ensures that when your hands get wet (which they will), you can still have solid control over the reel and don't have to worry about it slipping out of your hands.

2) ball bearings

Ball bearings are one of the most important parts of any reel you buy. Basically put they control 2 things, 1) the smoothness of the retrieve, and 2) the stopping speed of the reel. Essentially, the more ball bearings you have in the reel, the smoother the retrieve will be. Two is common in low end reels, 3-4 in mid-range reels, and 5 or more in top end reels. The other factor that ball bearings influence is how much the reel spins backwards after you stop winding in your line. You want this to be as little as possible since it affects your control over the line and lure. One simple test is to simply reel in a little line, and let go of the crank handle. Now pull line out of the reel. If the handle turns backwards, you will have less control. More ball bearings means that this 'unwinding' is reduced - which is very important.

3) line capacity

You need to check the line capacity of any reel for 2 key bits of information. First, the maximum lb. test the reel will hold, and then how many yards/metres of line can be put on the reel. You want to have a reel that is designed for the line weight you are going to use. Trying to put 20 lb. test line on a reel designed for 6 lb. test will only give you headaches.

4) type - level wind (baitcaster) or spinning

The type of reel you use affects the type of fishing you will be doing. Reels are designed for different purposes and produce different effects on the lures and bait that you use. If you are fishing large plugs and bait style lures, which are commonly used with bass fishing, a baitcasting (or levelwind) reel is probably what you're looking for. These reels don't produce too much action in the lure, and allow very accurate casting control. Spinning reels on the other hand are designed to transfer action into the lure from the reel, and are used commonly with trolling, and casting spoons and spinner type lures.

5) type of fishing/size of fish

This relates back to point #4. They type of fishing you plan on doing is important, but so is the size and type of fish you are going after. Different species are not only different in size, but also in their overall strength and fighting attitude. Basically a 3 lb. musky will react differently than a 3 lb. smallmouth bass and as a result different reels could or should be used. Likewise if the areas you fish are loaded with underwater hazzards and structures that will snag hooks, you may want to get a sturdier reel than if you always fish in open, clear waters.

6) Size and weight

This isn't overly critical as most reels are within a few ounces of each other in weight. However if you're going to be out casting all day long on a regular basis a lighter reel can be a reel blessing. The same holds true if you're buying a reel for your children. Be sure to try it out on a rod in the store to see how it feels. Then make sure that it feels comfortable and you are able to reach the casting mechanisms and tension controls easily and without having to make awkward stretches.

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Most anglers want a good bass fishing boat to be able to move around fast and reach the fish. If you go to a regular shop it will cost you're a fortune but you can find real good used bass fishing boats for half the price or even cheaper. The good thing about used bass fishing boats is that they are very robust and there are not many things that can break.

Why buy a used bass fishing boat?

Well the first thing to consider is why to buy a bass fishing boat at all. If you have been fishing from shore for a while you know how annoying it is not to be able to reach the fish. The fish move a lot and if you are at the wrong spot you could be fishing whole day with no chance of getting fish. With a bass fishing boat you can easily fish a much bigger area and find where the fish is hiding that particular day. The reason to buy a used bass fishing boat is just the price tag. Unless you don't care about money a used bass fishing boat will give you the exact same options as a new one. Try to find one that's not too old and a boat looses a lot of value in the first years.

The only thing that can be tricky when you buy a used bass fishing boat is the engine. Unless you are good with engines it is pretty hard to tell what kind of shape it is in. Either buy a bass boat with no engine or bring someone who knows how to check it. You can even pay someone to "investigate" the engine. On the outside of the used bass fishing boat you should just make sure there are no visible damages on the body of the boat. Try to buy a clean bass fishing boat with not too much extra electronic equipment. It is always cheap to just get the base boat and you can buy the extra stuff brand new from the shop.

So start looking for a used bass fishing boat and you will notice how many great deals there are. With all the money you save you can buy more fishing equipment instead. A boat just need to get you to the fish quickly, after that it is up to you and your equipment.

Today it is pretty hard to find used bass fishing boats for sale. However there is one place where you can still find some great deals at: Used Bass Fishing Boats.

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