Electronic Reels Give Anglers Best of Both Worlds For Fishing Fun

Like everything else in our world today, the good old fishing reel has undergone a high-technology evolution. Today electric spinning fishing reels feature an array of cool gadgetry, such as an LCD readout, variable-speed lever control and automated retrieval.

This advanced form of the old hand-cranked reel we all grew up with are powered by a rechargeable electric motor. No need for a plug-in while using it, by the way, and you don’t need to constantly switch out standard batteries.

Electric reels can also be used like a standard reel when you want to. The automated features can be turned off for manual control.

Electric spinning fishing reels take over and do a lot of the tricky work of reeling in fish, especially heavy species encountered in deep-sea fishing. But they handle all fish sizes well.

Because they are so easy to use, electronic reels have enabled handicapped people to enjoy fishing like never before. People who have disability of hand use, one arm, or even no hands at all can easily adapt these systems for a pleasant day of fishing.

One of the original intents for the invention of the electric reel was to save us all that hand cranking required by traditional reels. True, many people find cranking a reel enjoyable – but if you give them the option of automating the process – most find it a clear benefit. Again, electric spinning fishing reels let you fish the way you want to, manually or with automation.

One of the key elements of a high-quality reel is how they handle drag. This enables the line to let out from the reel to give a tough fish some play. It prevents the line from breaking and helps you “play” your catch. Electric reels handle this process with sensors to create perfect drag.

Certainly, electric reels have brought a high-tech boost of fun to one of our oldest pastimes.