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Fishing Reel Specifications Explained

Decoding Reel Specs

  • Size (e.g., 4000): The physical size of the reel body. A higher number means a larger frame and more line capacity.
  • Gear Ratio (e.g., 3.5:1): Retrieval speed. The first number(3.5) shows how many times the spool spins per single turn of the handle.(3.5:1 slow and 5.5:1 being faster).
  • Max Drag: The maximum pulling tension (in pounds or kilograms) the reel can handle before letting the line slip.
  • Bearings: The internal rollers. A higher count of quality bearings creates a completely fluid, friction-free rotation(2 less smooth 6+ being smooth).