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Low profile reel

How to fish a low profile reel for Spinning, Jigging, Popping.

Characteristics

  • Spool

    Revolving

  • Mount

    Over

  • Drag

    Star

  • Retrieve

    Manual

  • Anti-reverse

    Yes

  • Habitats

    Freshwater, Saltwater

  • Methods

    Spinning, Jigging, Popping

Low profile reel

Low-profile frame

Ergonomic compact housing fits comfortably in the palm during casting and retrieval.

Thumb bar

Pressing this bar disengages the spool to let line out for a cast.

Star drag

Multi-point star wheel allows quick adjustments to line tension under heavy loads.

What is a low profile reel used for?

A low-profile reel is the compact baitcast body that sits in the palm for all-day casting.

How is a low profile reel different from similar gear?

Same family as baitcasting, different body. Not a spinning reel laid on its side. Round is the larger cylinder sibling.

When should you use a low profile reel?

Use it for bass and inshore baitcasting when you want less bulk than a round reel.

What problems does a low profile reel solve?

It keeps the reel out of the way on a long day of pitching without giving up baitcast accuracy.

Low profile reel size chart

Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.

  • 70 7.3:1 5 kg
  • 100 8.1:1 7 kg
  • 150 6.6:1 10 kg