Reel
Ice fishing reel
How to fish an ice fishing reel for Ice Fishing.
Characteristics
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Spool
Fixed
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Mount
Under
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Drag
Rear
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Retrieve
Manual
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Anti-reverse
Yes
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Ice Fishing
Small spool
Compact line capacity suited for vertical ice fishing setups.
Handle
Cranked lever with knob for manual line retrieve.
Reel foot
Flat metal base that secures the reel to the rod.
What is an ice fishing reel used for?
An ice fishing reel is a small spinning or inline reel for fishing through a hole. Capacity is modest; the rod is short.
How is an ice fishing reel different from similar gear?
Not a summer spinning reel on a long rod. The method is ice fishing.
When should you use an ice fishing reel?
Use it in a shelter or on open ice with an ice rod and a small spoon or bait.
What problems does an ice fishing reel solve?
It fits the short rod and gloves without a full-size spinning reel hitting the ice.
Ice fishing reel size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 500 3.5:1 2 kg
- 1000 5.2:1 3 kg