Put and Take Sverige
Reels for put and take
The reel holds the line and handles the fight, and for put and take the choice is fairly simple. For spin and bait you use a fixed-spool reel in size 1000–2500, and for fly fishing a fly reel with a working drag. Either way: it is the drag, not shiny specs, that decides how many fish you land.
Two reels cover everything
A fixed-spool reel is the standard for spin and bait — easiest to learn to cast with and the right size for put-and-take fish. For fly fishing you pick a fly reel that balances the rod and stores fly line plus backing.
Rainbow can run fast, especially larger and freshly stocked fish. A smooth drag gives line in a controlled way and saves the leader. Prioritise drag quality over weight or bearing count. Match reel to rod: a light–medium spin rod likes a 2000–2500, a class 5 fly rod a reel in the same class. A ready-made set is already matched. Details under the two reel pages, buying notes in the buying guides.
FAQ
Which reel do I need for put and take?
A fixed-spool reel in size 1000–2500 for spin and bait, or a fly reel with a working drag for fly fishing. Most important of all is a smooth, even drag.
Does the drag matter that much?
Yes. Rainbow can run fast, and a jerky drag snaps the leader or loses the fish. An even drag means more than the number of bearings.
How do I set the drag right?
So a determined run gives line but the fish is still braked — not so tight that the leader breaks, not so loose that the fish just swims off. Test by pulling line by hand before you start.