5 Things to Know Before Buying Spinning Production Line

There are so many choices! How to cull the good from the bad? By recognizing higher price does not always equate to better quality! There are great inexpensive reels with the same features as expensive name brands &#; you just need to know what to look for in a good spinning reel. If you use these 11 criteria to evaluate a spinning reel, then you will know exactly what you are getting and avoid disappointment. In this post, we will look at items 1 &#; 5.

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1. Spool design &#; long cast or traditional
2. Line on spool &#; level and even; no shims required
3. Spool material &#; aluminum vs. graphite
4. Braid grip design on spool
5. More bearings for smooth retrieve
6. Handle knob material and rotation on handle
7. Gear ratio
8. Reeling function &#; no wobble
9. Instant anti-reverse
10. Frame construction
11. Carbon fiber drag system

Spool design: While you can deal with minor shortfalls in other areas, casting distance is critical for a successful trip. If you can get another 15 feet on every cast and make 100 casts, then you have covered another 1,500 feet of fishable water! The distant 15 feet is farthest away from where the fish are not aware of your presence&#; sitting un-spooked and ready to hit.

Look for long cast design features on the spinning reel&#;s spool &#; the spool size and the spool lip. Both design elements reduce friction. Every time a layer of the line starts to unwrap, it hits the lip of the spool and loses distance from friction. Elongated or &#;fat&#; spools allow more line to leave the spool with only one tap on the lip. Regular size spools minimize friction by angling the lip to reduce friction. Instead of hitting the traditional flat lip, the line glides over a beveled lip to minimize the friction as the top wrap leaves the reel.

Elongated spools cost more to manufacture since there is more material while a beveled lip design is just a smart decision by the manufacturer that does not add to the cost. Therefore, look for the angled lip as the more cost-effective solution.

Line on Spool: When you load line on the spinning reel, it should lie flat and level from top to bottom with no humps or bumps. If the spinning reel comes with shims, don&#;t buy it! That is a red flag that the manufacturer wants to you tune the reel to overcome issues they could have solved at the factory. A shim changes the orientation of the spool on the shaft to align the spool with the bail. A good reel will not require this and will already be calibrated at the factory to lay down line evenly.

Level line is critical to add casting distance since the line will leave the spool smoothly without being snagged on bumps created by an uncalibrated bail. The worst case is when the line slants from thick at the top to skinny at the bottom &#; a triangle. In that instance, every departing wrap will pull against the thicker base of the triangle near the lip as well as hit the lip.

Spool Material: A good spool is made from aluminum, not graphite since aluminum will not crack. Graphite might deform as the line tightens down on the reel through use &#; especially for monofilament since it may shrink and tighten on the reel.

Braid Grip: Braided fishing line tends to spin on a smooth spool. Therefore, look for spools designed for braided line since they work fine for other types of line as well. A braided line spool will have mechanisms, like rubber inserts, to grip the braid and prevent rotation.

More Bearings: The more bearings a spinning reel has, the smoother it will crank. If everything else is equal, select the spinning reel with the most bearings if they are stainless steel or ceramic. Chrome plated steel, chrome steel or other materials are less expensive and will not last. If faced with the choice of more bearings made of lower grade material vs fewer bearings of stainless steel or ceramic, select the spinning reel with the better bearing.

How our Cadence Fishing spinning reels stack up against the criteria:

Criteria CS10 CS8 CS7 CS6 Long Cast Spool Design YES YES YES YES Level Line on Spool YES YES YES YES Aluminum Spool/Bail YES YES YES YES Braid Grips on Spool YES YES YES YES Number of Bearings 10+1 9+1 9+1 7+1 EVA Handle Material YES YES YES YES Gear Ratio &#; Series 5.2:1 5.2:1 5.2:1 5.2:1 Gear Ratio &#; Series 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 Gear Ratio &#; Series 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 Gear Ratio &#; Series 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 No Wobble; Tuned Retrieve YES YES YES YES Instant Anti-Reverse YES YES YES YES Frame Construction Magnesium Magnesium Aluminum Aluminum Carbon Fiber Drag System YES YES YES YES Cost $119.99 $99.99 $79.99 $69.99

Buying an older spinning wheel can be an exciting experience. Nevertheless, spinners, and soon-to-be spinners, are often faced with tons of unanswered questions before making the official leap. Is this wheel the right price? Are all of the parts present? Is this wheel fully functional or merely decoration? The bottom line is that before making such a purchase, potential buyers want reassurance that the wheel meets their needs.

So how does one develop an eye for spotting potential issues with older spinning wheels out in the wild? Here are some tips for becoming a spinning-wheel detective.

Educate Yourself

Become familiar with the parts of a spinning wheel and the different styles made over the years. Find diagrams of wheels using a quick Internet search or a handspinning reference book. With this information, you can spot elements that aren&#;t original and recognize when a wheel is missing components. Plus, you&#;ll have an occasional laugh at a poorly assembled wheel.

Take Your Time

Thoroughly look over the wheel to check for functional parts and proper alignment of the drive wheel and whorls. Spinning wheels will have either a spindle or flyer and bobbin for spinning. When you inspect a flyer assembly, make sure both the bobbin and flyer move freely and independently from one another. They should not be fused together unless the wheel is used for decoration only.

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Note What Repairs Are Needed

Something is much better than nothing. If the flyer assembly, or spindle, is completely missing on an older wheel, the wheel is not considered in working order. Fiber cannot be spun on the wheel. As a rule of thumb, it is better to have a broken flyer than no flyer at all. A broken flyer arm can be repaired by a specialist. A missing footman can be remade with leather cording or other materials.

A spinning wheel missing its flyer assembly.

Check the Wood

Check the condition of the wood by searching for visible signs of woodworm infestations. A contaminated spinning wheel will have clusters of tiny holes where the beetles have gnawed through the wood from the inside out. Different types of beetles cause this type of damage to furniture, and spinning wheels are no exception.

Wheels to Avoid

Check for damage to the spinning wheel. Severe damage to the hub of the drive wheel can be a deal-breaker. Also, the tension screw, or knob, on a traditional-style spinning wheel is worth testing before purchasing. Take along spinning fiber, oil, and a spare drive band to test that the wheel works.

The flyers on vintage spinning wheels are not interchangeable. Make sure the wheel you are considering has the original parts.

Buying From a Distance

If inspecting the wheel in person is not an option, be prepared to ask a lot of questions. Here are some additional tips to make the experience easier.

• Not so fast . . . Before you get excited about that pretty wheel based on its description, be aware that spinning-wheel listings can contain inaccurate information. Some sellers are not familiar with spinning wheels. Some will often use phrases such as &#;working condition&#; or &#;spinning wheel in great condition&#; for wheels that are missing essential parts. A true &#;working wheel&#; is ready for use (and most likely has a fresh drive band).

• Don&#;t be afraid to ask for additional photos: clear, closeup pictures of all of the moving parts and, especially, the flyer assembly or spindle.

• Ask questions about the overall condition of the spinning wheel and whether the seller has any background information.

• Check for wear on the flyer in the photo. Handspun yarn on the flyer is an indication that the wheel was used in the past to spin yarn, not just as a decorative spinning wheel&#;shaped object.

I hope these tips help you with your next spinning wheel hunt.

For more information on sleuthing vintage spinning wheels, check out Heavenly Bresser&#;s article, &#;A Spinner&#;s Path: Maker&#;s Marks and Antique Accelerator Wheels,&#; in the Summer issue of Spin Off.

Heavenly Bresser is the owner of Heavenly Knitchet. She is an award-winning handspinner and teacher at major fiber events all over the United States. Aside from spinning and teaching, she can be found dyeing fibers and making jewelry. Her goal is to inspire, encourage, and uplift other fiber artists. Visit her online at www.heavenlyknitchet.com.

Originally published May 11, ; updated April 8, .

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