Drag Fishing Reel

Some fishing advice on reels please.?

Hi, I am a bit confused as to the difference between front drag and rear drag on reels and for what type of fishing each is suitable/best for. Also I have been told for float fishing a closed face reel is best but I haven’t seen many people using them, is this true and if so why? Many thanks in advance.

I find that front drag reels are more sensitive than rear drag reels, also they are better when going for big fish as the reel is more robust. Although if you want to change lines with rear grag reels ,the spool will have a button to push in and change the spool easily.Front drag reels you have to undo the drag setting to take off the spool.Saying that my Mitchell 300(over 30 yrs old and still going strong) have a button on the front to take off the spool and are front drag. Reel manufactures these days don’t seem to make any reels of this style .Most bait-runner style reels are rear drag and if you use larger models they are a lot heavier than non bait-runner reels.As for closed face reels Diawa still make two models, I have the120M it’s a sound little reel, I use it when trotting an avon float on the river. Its best used of smaller fish like roach, dace and small chub.The good thing with it is after you cast out you can hold the line with your finger and let out some as the float runs down stream, when a fish takes you strike and when you wind in it takes the line off your finger and your straight into the fish. With this reel you can only use fine lines, anything over 3lbs bs and the line will jam in the reel.For this reason I wouldn’t use it on a lake where bigger fish are present. Hope this helps some, any questions you have your better going to your local tackle shop .They will have a large selection of reels and can point you in the right direction. Tight lines.

Basic Fishing Gear : Conventional Fishing Reel Drag Systems

PENN REEL NEW REPLACEMENT STAR DRAG WHEEL #010-060 $4.89

PENN REEL NEW REPLACEMENT STAR DRAG WHEEL #010-066 $5.89

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2 ACCURATE REELS BOSS 665 H TWIN DRAG 4:1 & BOSS MAGNUM 270– GREAT CONDITION $519.00

HOT ! GA1000 10+1 Ball Bearing Front Drag Fishing Spinning Reel 5.2:1 New $24.99

Fly Logic Center Line Disc Drag Flyreel 5 6 7 Weight Fishing Reel Made in USA $74.99

GT6000 2BB Ball Bearing Front Drag Fishing Spinning Reel 5.1:1 FREE SHIPPING ! $16.99

PENN REEL PARTS NEW HT-100 DRAG SYSTEM #007X650 $9.89

GB6002 2BB Ball Bearing Front Drag Fishing Spinning reel 5.1:1 New $14.99

PENN FORMULA 15LD – GRAPHITE LEVER DRAG, SINGLE SPEED BIG GAME REEL – NEW!! $189.00

SET OF ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR DRAG WASHERS, NEW $3.25

SET OF ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR DRAG PLATES, NEW $0.99

PENN SQUALL SQL60LD Fishing Lever Drag Reel FREE USA SHIPPING! $170.04

Orvis Disc Drag Battenkill Fly Reel 9, 10/11 Weight $80.00

HOT ! GT5000 2BB Ball Bearing Front Drag Fishing Spinning Reel 5.1:1 New $15.99

PENN #155 STAR DRAG FISHING REEL $8.00

HOT ! GT1000 2 BB Ball Bearing Front Drag Fishing Spinning reel 5.1:1 New $12.99

Older Johnson Javelin Star drag casting reel RARE $16.49

Penn 45 GLS Graphite Lever Drag Senator Fishing Reel New w/ Rod clamp! $89.00

Penn Jigmaster 505 HS fishing reel. New w/ rod clamp Ball Bearings. Star Drag. $65.00

Drag knob for Shimano Baitrunner 6500 Pre-owned in very good condition $12.99

PENN International Lever Drag 130H Fishing Trolling Reel $425.00

OffShore Angler Ocean Master OML 25 Lever Drag Reel $56.00

Shimano 5000FJ Spinning Reel Carbontex Drag Upgrade Great Condition! $66.06

ABU GARCIA ULTRA CAST UC1000F REEL FRONT DRAG 3 BALL BEARINGS $9.99

HOT ! GB2002 2BB Ball Bearing Front Drag Fishing Spinning reel 5.1:1 New $12.69

FIN-NOR REEL PARTS NEW REPLACEMENT DRAG KNOB #HT332-01 $8.79

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Shimano TLD 25 Lever Drag Fishing Reel Saltwater Freshwater Saltwater Ex in Box $112.50

vintage Shakespeare ” Superior No. 1962″ baitcasting fishing reel w/ rim drag $9.99

PFLUEGER OCEANIC WITH READLE DRAG Patented 1907, 1923 $99.00

VINTAGE PFLUEGER ALPINE NO. 2659 SALT WATER FISHING REEL LEATHER THUMB DRAG $9.99

Shimano IX2000R Rear Drag Spinning reel $9.99

FIN-NOR OFFSHORE OFC STAR DRAG FISHING CONVENTIONAL REEL OFC16L 16L $121.50

Shimano Sienna SN-4000RD Rear Drag Spinning Reel Pike Bass $27.99

Vintage PENN International 20 IGFA Big Game Lever Drag Fishing Reel w. Rod Mount $252.12

Brand NEW! Avet LX6/3 2 speed lever drag left handed reel GOLD $340.00

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Spincast 2bb 3.6:1 100/12# $49.94 Features: 2 ball bearings. Instant anti-reverse. Ultra-smooth spool drag system. Duragear™ drive. Titanium nitride line guide. Dual rotating swing-arm pick-up pins. Left/right hand retrieve. Comfort Touch™ thumb button. Pre-spooled with 12 lb….

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Pure Fishing 6600BCX Garcia Ambassadeur Bcx Reel $114.06 A true workhorse the BCX features a powerful multi disk drag system that yields up to 12.5 pounds of drag. The recessed reel foot keeps this reel low to the rod making it easy to palm and cast. The BCX is paired with a 6 6 or 7 0 Medium Heavy rod featuring a cork handle and balanced design. 4 Stainless Steel Bearings for Smooth Performance. Corrosion Resistant Instant AntiReverse. AntiDistortion Spool for Superior Performance. Rod length: 6 6 .

Pure Fishing 6500C3 Garcia 6500 C3 Reel $210.58 A true workhorse the BCX features a powerful multi disk drag system that yields up to 12.5 pounds of drag. The recessed reel foot keeps this reel low to the rod making it easy to palm and cast. The BCX is paired with a 6 6 or 7 0 Medium Heavy rod featuring a cork handle and balanced design. 4 Stainless Steel Bearings for Smooth Performance. Corrosion Resistant Instant AntiReverse. AntiDistortion Spool for Superior Performance. Rod length: 6 6 .

Pure Fishing 7000I Garcia 7000 I Red Reel $219.36 A true workhorse the BCX features a powerful multi disk drag system that yields up to 12.5 pounds of drag. The recessed reel foot keeps this reel low to the rod making it easy to palm and cast. The BCX is paired with a 6 6 or 7 0 Medium Heavy rod featuring a cork handle and balanced design. 4 Stainless Steel Bearings for Smooth Performance. Corrosion Resistant Instant AntiReverse. AntiDistortion Spool for Superior Performance. Rod length: 6 6 .

Pure Fishing BMAX2 Garcia Black Max 2 Reel $91.03 A true workhorse the BCX features a powerful multi disk drag system that yields up to 12.5 pounds of drag. The recessed reel foot keeps this reel low to the rod making it easy to palm and cast. The BCX is paired with a 6 6 or 7 0 Medium Heavy rod featuring a cork handle and balanced design. 4 Stainless Steel Bearings for Smooth Performance. Corrosion Resistant Instant AntiReverse. AntiDistortion Spool for Superior Performance. Rod length: 6 6 .

Pure Fishing REVOWNCH Garcia Revo Winch Reel $350.98 10 stainless steel HPCR ball bearings + 1 roller bearing for corrosion resistance. XCraftic alloy frame and side plate for corrosion resistance. Carbon Matrix Drag system for ultrasmooth drag. Duragear brass gears for long life. 6pin centrifugal brake.

Pure Fishing 476I Garcia Abumatic Reel $64.92 Abumatics feature strong metal bodies smooth stamina drag system left or right hand wind 3 or 5 bearing models and come spooled with line. Duragear Drive. Instant AntiReverse. UltraSmooth Spool Drag System. Titanium Nitride Line Guide. Dual Rotating SwingArm PickUp Pins. Line Capacity: 90m/5kg. Bearings: 2. Gear Ratio: 3.6:1. Drag: 4kg.

Pure Fishing 276I Garcia Abumatic Reel $60.74 Abumatics feature strong metal bodies smooth stamina drag system left or right hand wind 3 or 5 bearing models and come spooled with line. Duragear Drive. Instant AntiReverse. UltraSmooth Spool Drag System. Titanium Nitride Line Guide. Dual Rotating SwingArm PickUp Pins. Line Capacity: 90m/3kg. Bearings: 2. Gear Ratio: 3.6:1. Drag: 3kg.