Reel
Trolling reel
How to fish a trolling reel for Trolling.
Characteristics
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Spool
Revolving
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Mount
Over
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Drag
Lever
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Retrieve
Manual
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Anti-reverse
Yes
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Trolling
Lever drag
Adjustable lever lets the angler set precise drag pressure for fighting heavy fish.
Large spool
Wide rotating drum holds massive amounts of heavy line for deep trolling.
Handle
Robust crank arm with a knob provides leverage for retrieving heavy lures and fish.
What fish can you catch with a trolling reel?
What is a trolling reel used for?
A trolling reel is the dedicated lever-drag fishing reel for pulling lures behind a boat, often in a holder all day.
How is a trolling reel different from similar gear?
Dedicated trolling lever-drag — conventional is the general boat lever-drag. Line counters often live on this family.
When should you use a trolling reel?
Fish it for trolling in fresh or salt when the reel stays in a holder and the lure must swim at a set depth.
What problems does a trolling reel solve?
It survives hours of pull and gives a strike-drag you can set before the fish hits.
Trolling reel size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 20 3.8:1 15 kg
- 30 4.3:1 20 kg
- 50 3.8:1 30 kg