fishing reel

fishing reel is a mechanical device attached to a fishing rod that manages, stores, and retrieves fishing line. Its primary purpose is to allow anglers to cast lures or bait into the water, control the line during a fish’s strike, and retrieve the catch. Without a reel, anglers would rely on manually pulling line from a rod—a highly inefficient and limited method.

Fishing reels vary widely in design, size, and functionality, tailored to specific fishing techniques, target species, and environments (freshwater vs. saltwater).