Welcome to Total Baitcasting Reels

A baitcasting fishing reel can add a new dimension to any anglers experience. Considered to be the most fun yet hardest to fish with they do inherit some problems such as backlash.


A decent reel can go a long way to eliminating this however so you can fish and enjoy the whole experience rather than pick up line knots and birdnests. This site is here to help you pick the best baitcasting reel for you, as well as give you detailed reviews on the various types of baitcasting reels available


Latest Baitcasting Reel Reviews and Guides

Top 3 features to look for in a baitcasting reel

Top 3 features to look for in a baitcasting reel

23 January 2012

For anyone that hasnt used a baitcasting reel before, they have probably been told many stories that could put them of, such as problems with 'birdnests'. The truth is though, these are the fishing reels that you will get the most enjoyment out of.

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Penn International

Penn International

04 December 2011

Penn international baitcasing reels are solidly built and yet the entire range is incredibly lightweight and what makes it even better is that it is designed with big fish in mind.

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Baitcasting Reel retrieve ratios

08 August 2011

Ever heard anglers discussing the retrieve ratios for baitcasting reels? It’s like listening to physicists explaining the measurement of solution compositions. You will probably hear snatches of “geared lines with 2:1,” or “super high speed gear ratio of 7.1:1,” or hyper speed retrieve ratio of 7.3:1.”

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Ardent Baitcasting Reels

Ardent Baitcasting Reels

03 August 2011

Ardent are based in Missouri and specialize in fishing reels and accessories which are hand made in their factories.

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Daiwa Advantage

Daiwa Advantage

12 July 2011

The Daiwa advantage baitcasting reel is very popular due to its sheer power which is helped by its overall design and some of the features it has. It is also considered to be a fun reel to use which will help you to get more from your fishing trips.

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How to cast with a baitcasting reel

How to cast with a baitcasting reel

06 July 2011

You can get some much more out of fishing by using a baitcasting reel and you can perform some tasks better too. However, it takes quite a lot of practive to get your method right and to improve your casting technique. Baitcasting reels frustrate many people when they come to use them but with a little time and effort you can avoid the usual pitfalls.

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Our opinion on the best baitcasting reels


Deciding on what is the best baitcasting reel isnt as easy as it might sound - a lot of it will depend on the type of fish you are after, what features you would expect from it and of course the budget. If you are looking for the best baitcasting reels, then we would suggest looking at the following;



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Baitcasting reels for sale

Finally, be on the lookout for some of the many baitcasting reels for sale on this site. If you are looking to pickup a bargain then you have come to the right place!

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