Spinning Reels

Smooth drag, balanced design, and versatile performance. Spinning reels are the workhorse of freshwater fishing — easy to use, reliable, and effective for finesse techniques, light line, and all-around fishing. The reel hangs below the rod for balanced casting and smooth retrieves.

Why Spinning Reels Work

Spinning reels are versatile and forgiving. Easy to cast with light lures, smooth drags for fighting fish, and simple operation for anglers at any skill level. The open-face design makes line management easy. The bail system is straightforward. No backlashes, no complicated adjustments — just reliable performance.

When to Use Spinning Reels

Finesse techniques with light line and small lures. Soft plastics, drop shots, Ned rigs, and finesse presentations. Light lures that are hard to cast on baitcasters. Situations where you need smooth drag and forgiving performance. Beginners learning to fish and experienced anglers fishing finesse.

Choosing the Right Spinning Reel

Size: Smaller reels (1000-2500) for ultralight and finesse. Medium reels (3000-4000) for all-around bass fishing. Larger reels (5000+) for bigger fish and heavier line.

Gear Ratio: Lower ratios (5:1-6:1) for power and torque. Higher ratios (6:1-7:1+) for faster retrieves and picking up slack.

Drag System: Smooth drags are critical for light line. Quality drags prevent break-offs and land more fish.

Spinning vs. Baitcasting

Spinning reels excel with light lures and finesse techniques. Baitcasters excel with heavier lures and power techniques. Most anglers use both — spinning for finesse, baitcasting for power. Choose based on technique and lure weight.

Best For

• Finesse techniques and light line presentations
• Soft plastics, drop shots, and Ned rigs
• Smooth drag and forgiving performance
• Beginners and experienced finesse anglers
• Versatile all-around freshwater fishing

The D&F Way

We keep things simple, honest, and respectful of the water. If it's in our store, it's something we'd fish ourselves.

Nothing extra, nothing wasted. Just solid gear for good days on the lake.