How To Choose Spinning reels for bass
We all know that fishing is a hobby that has been around for thousands of years. The thrill of catching something can't be matched by many other activities, and it's one of the few sports where you use your own hands to catch your prey. Fishing reels are an essential part in this process, so it's important to know how to choose them in order to ensure the best experience possible. This blog post will help walk you through some tips on choosing spinning reels for bass fishing! I have been fishing my whole life whether it was for bluegill, crappie or bass. Even though I have caught my fair share of all three species, my favorite is still the largemouth bass. There's just something about that 'Big Ugly' when he inhales your worm, frog or bug. I own quite a few spinning reels.They range from the super expensive Zebco 33 up to $200 reels like my Shimano Curado 300e6. I love them all, but if I had to pick one over all of them it would be my Abu Garcia Revo STX. I have never caught a big bass on this reel, but I have landed more than my share of 10 to 15 pounders with it. We'll get into why in just a bit.First, let's start at the beginning. The Abu Garcia Revo STX was introduced to the public in 2003 or 2004 at ICAST, the annual fishing tackle show held in Orlando every year. A few of us from BassFan took a trip out to Abu Garcia's booth and as we walked into their space they were giving away little lures with Abu Garcia written on them. At first I didn't think it was over boots, but after a closer look I realized that my boots were now Abu Garcia Boots. I was walking around the rest of the show with a grin on my face and people walking by me kept asking if I used them. I still have those boots and they are my boat fishing boots today. Ok, enough about Abu Garcia's marketing ploy, let's talk about this wonder of a reel shall we? The Abu Garcia Revo STX is a high tech combination of carbon fiber, stainless steel and aluminum. It features a roller bearing at the front that supports the free spool mechanism. This means that you can fish for hours upon end without having to worry about your line binding or your spool seizing up. The Abu Garcia Revo STX, like all Abu Garcia reels, also features a centrifugal brake that can be dialed in to use at different setting depending on the size/strength of the fish you are fighting. This is a major plus when dragging a big bass out of heavy cover. I have had the brake on full strength come into play more than once when fighting a giant largemouth that was hiding in thick brier patches or laydowns.