In article , Roddytoo
wrote:
Why? Just what are you on about? These reels ae designed for multi or
specific purposes.

Perhaps he's looking at a modern catalogue and is confuded by the
designations.

"curmudgeon" wrote in message
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All else being equal, what is your preferred reel of choice ?

1. Spinning Reel - when spinning.

2. Fixed Spool Reel - same reel as above.

3. Spinning Casting Reel - this is the same reel as 1 and 2.

4. Closed Face Fixed Spool Reel - useless

All of these are generally interchangeable. Some lower quality models do
not cope well with fine lines, all fail sooner or later with thick, stiff
line. #4 is rarely of use in the uk except for those who cannot manage a
centrepin in freshwater.

5. Bait Casting Reel - this is a small multiplier, would use for
baitcasting.

6. Multiplier Reel - for heavier spinning, boat fishing at sea etc.

The smaller models are not really up to anything except open ground work,
they just don't have a fast enough retrieve or enough strength to cope with
even ordinary graunch. Many people would be better with a big fixed spool
off the beach.

7. Casting Reel - do you mean same as 1,2,3 or 5?

Casting reels are no meant for fishing. I presume they are designed for
tournament casting when distance is the only object.

8. Fly Reel - I would use this, funnily enough, when fly fishing.

Likewise.

A pity the OP missed out the class of reel I use more than any other - the
centrepin. In freshwater I use them for everything from trotting for dace
to trout and salmon bait fishing (yes even spinning sometimes) and in the
sea I take them when fishing for mullet and bass off the beach and for
almost all boatfishing.

Cheerio,

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