Types of Reels I've Used

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So, after learning that I'd gotten it wrong on rods, I started paying more attention to my reels.  That reel my grandfather gave me was a spincast reel.  It's probably the simplest to operate, because all you do is push and hold a button with your thumb, and then release the button at the right time during your cast.  They're a great way to start out because you get to spend more time fishing.  The big limitations of this type are the small amount of line you can spool on them, and you can't do a super fast retrieve.  I still take mine down to creeks and streams because I just like to do it that way sometimes.

I later graduated to the spinning reels.  People call them