spinning reels

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Spinning reels are a type of fishing reel mounted beneath the rod, with a fixed spool that doesn't rotate during casting.

The line uncoils off the spool's open face while a bail arm wraps it back during retrieval.

They're popular among beginners and casual anglers because they're easier to use than baitcasting reels and less prone to tangling.

I learned to fish with a spinning reel before graduating to baitcasters.

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