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The Fishing Tackle Shop is home to the best fishing reels in Australia. When browsing our selection, you'll have hundreds of options. Finding a fishing reel is simple because we let you search by the reel type or manufacturer.

In terms of type, we stock baitrunner fishing reels, baitcaster reels, game fishing reels, overhead fishing reels, spinning reels, and much more.

The list of manufacturers we stock is the ultimate A-Z of fishing reel excellence. We proudly stock Abu Garica, Daiwa, Fin-Nor, Penn, and Shimano among our vast selection, to name a few. Shop by either style or by brand name below.

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FISHING REELS BUYER GUIDE

Here at Fishing Tackle Shop, we like to put ourselves in the shoes of the average angler. We realise that a fair portion of our customers will reach this page and not know where to start, what reels to look at and what reel will be the ideal choice to purchase. So, we have created this handy buyer guide to try and take a lot of that guesswork away and help you, our customer, make the right decision when you are ready to buy.

Types of Fishing Reels For Sale - There are several main types of fishing reels that we sell online, and these are spinning reels, baitrunners, overhead, bait casters, and big game reels. Each has its purpose. And we will discuss a bit about each style below.

Spinning Reels - Spinning reels are our biggest selling type as they are versatile and can be used in any fishing situation, from freshwater to saltwater, in rivers, lakes off a boat, down the beach or off the rocks. They are super simple to use and make a great choice for anglers of all levels. They come in different sizes, and many anglers get confused, as they have little or no idea what the size scale means. To break it down, you will see sizes such as 25, 2500, 30, 3000 etc. A 25 and a 2500 is practically the same, as is a 30 and 3000. There isn't a generic rule to follow regarding sizes, so one supplier size 2500 might vary from the next, and one supplier might call it a 25 instead of a 2500 and vice versa.

Small Size Spin Reels - are great for light fishing styles; this may include fishing in lakes and rivers, be it freshwater or saltwater, for species such as Australian bass, trout, bream, flathead, whiting and any other light sport fish. In most cases, we generally classify small spin reel sizes in our store as between the 1000 – 3000 size mark.

Medium Size Spin Reels - such as a 4000 or 5000- are ideal for those that fish heavier inshore. Here we are talking about species such as jewfish, barramundi, murray cod and the like. Medium-size spin reels also make a great choice for light offshore sport and reef fishing.

Large Size Spin Reels - are usually the choice of anglers who fish offshore on a boat or perhaps from the rocks or beach using heavier tackle. Large-size reels are usually 6000 plus in size.

In summary, the higher the reel number, the larger the size is (so 3000 or 30 is bigger than a 25/2500, a 40/4000 is bigger than a 3000, etc.) Make sure you check out the guide on how to choose the best fishing reel size for your needs here

Baitrunner Reels - are the same as spinning reels with the added function of a lever usually found towards the base of the reel that, when pressed, disengages the main drag, allowing a fish to bite and run for a bit before you decide to strike. Baitrunner is a trade mark of Shimano; however, in other brands, they may be known as a live liner, free spooler, bait teaser or similar. A Baitrunner-style reel is a favourite amongst beach and boat anglers that fish for species such as snapper or mulloway where the fish can be a little timid. We do also stock smaller sizes as well for those anglers that wish to apply the baitrunner practice to their inshore lake and river fishing as well.

Overhead Reels - These are quite popular among offshore boat anglers, and there are several reasons behind this. They are extremely easy for any angler to use and have generous line capacities often required for fishing offshore. Some overhead reels may be able to be cast (with difficulty and will take a lot of practice), but generally, they are best suited to the boat angler who drops a line or sticks a lure out for a troll. Be careful of what rod you have, as you will need to use an overhead rod with this reel style.

Baitcaster Reels - Come in two styles, either round or low profile. They are an overhead reel style but are much more suited to inshore fishing styles as they are smaller in profile. A baitcaster often doesn't cast too far and is designed more for shorter distance accurate casting into the snaggy territory. They are particularly popular for those that target Barramundi or Murray Cod. If you purchase a baitcaster reel, you must own or purchase a baitcaster rod for this style or reel.

Game Reels - These are a large form of overhead for offshore game fishing. With a game reel, you will target the likes of Marlin, Tuna, Shark, and other large saltwater offshore fish.

Technical Aspects - You may come across a few common technical aspects when looking at our fishing reels for sale. Below are the most common aspects, and we will briefly discuss what each means.

Ball bearings help the reel function and run more smoothly, reduce friction, and take pressure off other mechanics within the reel. So, do the more ball bearings in a reel make it better than one with fewer bearings?  Yes, but not always. It depends on the quality of the bearings used. A reasonable reel in reputable brands such as Shimano, Daiwa or Penn may only have 3 or 4 bearings but still make a half-decent reel due to their use of quality bearings.

Gear Ratio - is how many times the spool revolves in the case of overhead or how many times the rotor will turn on a spinning reel per crank of the handle.  So, say you have a spinning reel, and it's said it has a 6:1 gear ratio. This means the rotor should turn around six times per 1 complete 360-degree revolution or turn of the handle. High-speed reels usually are any reel with a gear ratio of around 5.6:1 or more; lower-speed reels generally have a speed of 5.5:1 or less.  High-speed reels make ideal choices for those who spin with lures and need a quick retrieve, and lower-speed reels make great reels for those who fish the depths for large, powerful fish and require more extreme cranking power compared to speed.

Max Drag - Most brands are starting to publish their maximum drag ratings in their product specs, and it is an increasingly popular metric that some anglers like to use when considering their new reel. It gives the angler an idea of just how capable the reel is and where metric is particularly useful for the angler who likes to keep their outfit as light as possible but wishes to fish with a heavier line class.

Do you need more help picking a fishing reel? - If you are still a little lost on what reel you need to purchase for your requirements, feel welcome to reach out to us and start a live chat, send us an email or give us a call.

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