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 fishing you use a spinning 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 get in the net.
Two reels cover everything
A spinning reel is the standard choice for spin and bait fishing. It is the easiest to learn to cast with and the right size for put-and-take fish. For fly fishing you pick a fly reel instead, which balances the rod and stores the fly line plus backing.
The drag is the key
Rainbow trout can run fast, especially larger and freshly stocked fish. A smooth, even drag gives line in a controlled way and saves the leader, while a jerky drag loses fish. Prioritise the quality of the drag, therefore, over weight or the number of bearings. Set it so the fish gets line on a determined run, but is still braked.
Match reel and rod
The reel should balance the rod. A light–medium spin rod likes a spinning reel in size 2000–2500, and a class 5 fly rod a fly reel in the same class. If you buy a ready-made set it is already matched, which is a reassurance for the beginner.
The details are under spinning reel and fly reel, and concrete buying notes in the buying guides.
FAQ
Which reel do I need for put and take?
A spinning reel in size 1000–2500 for spin and bait fishing, 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 trout 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.