spinning reel

noun

: a fishing reel with a nonmoving spool on which the line is wound by means of a revolving arm which can be disengaged to allow the line to spiral freely off the spool during casting

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And spinning reels drop baits vertically way better than baitcasters. Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 10 July 2024 Luckily, rod and reel combos come in a wide variety of setups, from trout spinning reels to baitcasting rods. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024 They are praised for their simplicity, coming with just three spinning reels. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 Casting reels are on top of the rod while spinning reels hand below the rod. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024 His light-line setup included a specialized 12-foot rod with an extra supple tip paired with a spinning reel. Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 14 Feb. 2024 There’s a mechanism to keep it from free-spooling, and most reels have a drag just like a spinning reel. Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Large spinning reels with stainless steel gears, carbon fiber drags, forged internal parts, and tons of line capacity may be a requirement when targeting big tarpon around bridges. Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023 The reels also can hold heavier fishing line for their size than spinning reels, and are stronger and better equipped to put the brakes on bigger fish. Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spinning reel was in 1950

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“Spinning reel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinning%20reel. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

spinning reel

noun
: a fishing reel that has a moving arm which winds the line around the spool and which locks out of the way during casting so the line can wind off freely
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