How and why: Spinning reels (also called open face reels)
How the reel works: Line is released from a stationary spool by flipping a bail wire. The weight of your lure propels the line forward. Spinning reels hang below the rod and come in sizes from ultra light to monster (large) size for deep sea fishing.
Why use spinning reels? Using a spinning reel is much easier to learn than baitcast and has more control features than a spincast model. You can develop techniques in accuracy and distance that rival baitcast users. Because the spool does not move during a cast you are able to use lighter lures than baitcast reels. Most spinning reels give you a left or right hand retrieve option.
What about anti-reverse?: All good spinning reels have an anti-reverse feature. This feature stops the rotor from reversing directions. Without the anti-reverse your spool could spin in either direction, letting the line un-spool off the reel. Always set the anti-reverse after a cast to be ready for reeling in after the first bite.
