What types or reels are suitable for carp fishing?
There are many reels available for Carp fishing and your choice depends on the style of fishing, most people choose to use a “Fixed Spool Reel” (also known as a “spinning” reel because the arm “spins”, not to be confused with the type of fishing known as spinning )this type of reel is very easy to use, the spool is fixed and does not turn, a adjustable clutch is fitted to allow the spool to turn in the situation that the fish really wants to take some line, this is very useful when playing a fish near snags and weed, you need the fish to steer clear and by allowing it to take some line it sometimes helps, the clutch is also useful when the fish is trying to make off and putting a large bend in your rod, you can loosen the clutch slightly so as the fish can take some line but under heavy resistance, therefore the fish will tire quicker. The fixed spool reel is a great tool to cast with as it is fitted with a “Bale Arm” which guides the line onto the spool but can be lifted away whilst c
