Here, we’ve categorized the products based on which fish you want to hook. We’ve relied on what manufacturers specify, but also on experience of what usually works. The list could almost be endless, and many things work for more species than we’ve listed, so don’t be afraid to experiment.
Perch, Zander, Trout
Family
Refers to which product family the product belongs to. In many cases, there are matching reels and rods within the same product family. These items are designed to work together.
Abu Garcia Expert Abumatic
Type of fishing
Refers to which type of fishing the product is intended for.
Example: A spinning reel is intended for the spin fishing method.
Baitcast fishing
Suitable line
Refers to which line is primarily suited to the product. The most common types of lines are braided lines and monofilament lines.
Mono
Line included
Whether the reel comes with pre-spooled line or not. If the line is included, just unpack your gear and start fishing!
Mono
Rod type
Refers to which type of rod this product pairs with. The most common rod types are spinning rods and casting rods. Casting rods pair with trolling reels, saltwater reels, low-profile reels, and baitcasting reels. Spinning rods pair with spinning reels.
Baitcasting rod
Casting weight range
By casting weight range, we mean the lure weights a rod is designed to handle. Example: If a rod’s casting weight is 7 to 15 grams, it’s built to cast lures between 7 and 15 grams, such as a 10-gram spinner.
5-30 g
Rod length in cm
Refers to the rod’s length in centimeters (cm).
180 cm
Rod length in feet/inches
Refers to the rod’s length in feet and inches. 1 foot (') = 30.48 centimeters. One inch (') = 2.54 centimeters
6'
Rod length when transported
Refers to how many centimeters long the disassembled rod is. This can be good to know if you’re traveling or packing it into a motorcycle bag.
92 cm
Handle type
Refers to the material the rod’s handle is made of. Cork and EVA (foam) are the most common types.
