There are hundreds of rods and reels out there to choose from. From spin casting to bait casting sometimes the choices are too much for beginning angler. The spin casting rod and reel is the first one many anglers learn to use. The reason these outfits are popular is that they are easy to use and they can catch almost any game fish.

The first outfit that most anglers learn to use is the spin cast rod and reel. These outfits will work for almost any specie and can handle many line sizes. The benefit of this outfit is that it is easy to cast and fish with. First there is the choice of fish. For pan fish like sunfish, trout and small species, light action outfits will work much easier. If the target is bass, stripers and catfish, medium to heavy action outfits are better. Spin cast outfits come in a variety of sizes and rod actions. If you are after small pan fish, use a light action spin cast outfit and 4 pound test line. On the other hand if bass, stripers or catfish are the targeted fish, use a heavy action outfit and 12 pound test lines or higher.

The spin cast reel keeps fishing line inside a closed housing. There are some real advantages to this reel. The fishing lines are more easily managed. These spin cast reels keep fishing lines inside the reel and tangled lines are kept to a minimum.

There is a simple push button on the back of the reel. Push the button cast the rod and release the button. This action sends the lure off into the water.

These reels will not back lash and line management is very easy. Try and use a spin cast reel that has and interchangeable handle. Put the handle on the side of the reel that works best for the angler and try both the left and right side action. The first spin cast reels were designed for left handed fishermen. Now you can choose which side of the reel the handles are on. The fishing lines that come on these outfits have been on the reel a long time in most cases. The first thing to do with the reel is put new line on it. Make sure to use a monofilament fishing line that is designed for these reels. Line sizes on light outfits should be no more than 6 pound test. On larger reels for larger fish use 10 to 12 pound test lines.