A combo is a rod and a reel sold as a matched set. Most often this is a spinning rod and reel produced by the same manufacturer, but it may be a fishing rod from one manufacturer and a reel from another, usually put together by a retailer.

Casting rods have guides that face upward to help prevent the line from tangling during casting. Spinning rods, on the other hand, have downward-facing guides that allow the line to flow freely off the reel. Casting Ability: Casting rods are generally more difficult than spinning rods.

They're not designed for the guides to be on top of the rod. So if you're holding it upside down. You're bending the rod incorrectly. And you're not using the guides as they were designed to be used.

And is specific to your particular reel. When you reel the spool. Itself is not spinning but the line is spinning. Around it and this prevents tangles on your line.

While spinning rods and reels are used by all levels of anglers, they are perfect for the beginner fisherman. Learning how to use a spinning reel enables you to fish for virtually any species in Freshwater and Saltwater.

You can fish topwater with a spinning rod and many do but it's not easy for most people and isn't as advantageous as a casting rod for these situations. So a casting rod will increase your chances of success in topwater overall with more speed, accuracy, and being able to be in constant contact with your lure.

They are made in weights (or powers) ranging from extra light to heavy, and actions ranging from slow to fast. When to use: Known for their versatility, spinning rods can be used to target a wide assortment of fish species of varying sizes and can adequately handle lures and bait rigs of all types and sizes.

Spinning reels are designed for use with spinning rods, and they can also be used for both fresh and saltwater fishing. Spinning reels have a rotating spool that is mounted underneath the rod, and they use a winding handle to wind the line onto the spool.

The best surf fishing rod and reel combo for beginners in general is a 10–12-foot medium heavy rod with medium or moderate action that is paired with a saltwater spinning reel in the 4500 to 6500 size range.

❖Whichever type of reel you choose, make sure that it is the right size and weight for the fish you are targeting. If you are targeting smaller fish, then a spinning reel would be the better choice. However, if you are aiming for larger fish, then a conventional reel would be the better option.

Fishing reels come in all sizes; make sure you choose a reel that matches the line size you intend to use most often. Unlike casting reels, which have a rotating spool, the spool on a spinning reel is fixed, and a bail wraps the line onto the spool as you turn the handle.

3000. The 3000 size reel is the perfect sized trout spinning reel. It provides you with a happy medium between the 2500 and 4000 reels. It provides you with enough line capacity to accommodate higher breaking strain lines but also benefits from a stronger drag system, whilst still keeping the overall reel size compact.

And your line guides to accommodate the line. So what did he does. Your sign is now across the bottom of your fishing rod blank and the soft flexible part is now on the top.

Typically speaking, anglers will generally throw lighter finesse lures farther on a spinning rig than a baitcaster. And anglers will generally throw larger lures like deep diving crankbaits farther with more control on a baitcaster.

Rods under 6'6” are ideal for trout, panfish, and younger anglers. Longer rods over 7' are popular for some bass fishing techniques such as using swimbaits and crankbaits and longer rods are also the go-to choice for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.

Rod Prices / Manufacturers More economic models are consequently heavier and are less sensitive than their higher priced counterparts. Outside of ultra-light fishing, spinning rods need to be at least 6 ½ foot long and longer rods as long as 7 feet are preferred.