Fishing Reels

• Baitcaster Reels: Baitcaster reels are a smaller style of overhead reel that are typically suited to inshore fishing. These reels often cast much shorter, more accurate distances.

• Electric Reels: These powerful reels blend performance and value, giving you more success in Australia's oceans. Electric reels are most effective when used against heavier catches as their design helps to minimise the risk of pulling hooks or complete power loss, reeling in your catches faster.

• Fly Reels: Fly reels are an important piece of equipment when reeling in your catch, as they serve as a place to hold or wind the fly line and backing. The backing fills the spool to allow the fly line to be retrieved faster and provides backup for your fly line if your fish takes off.

• Overhead reels: Overhead reels are best suited to the offshore boat angler who drops a line or sticks a lure out for a troll. They are extremely easy to use and have ample line capacities required for offshore fishing. However, some overhead reels can be difficult to cast and require some practice to master.

• Spinning Reels: Spinning reels are extremely versatile and can be used in any situation, from rivers, lakes, off the boat, beach, or rocks, no matter in freshwater or saltwater. These reels are super simple to use and are a great choice for both pro anglers and beginners alike.

Most of the time your fishing reel choice (as well as rod type) will depend on the fishing situation and environment you wish to catch in. Both fishing line and rod capacity will influence your reel choices. For example, spinning reels and baitcaster reels can have slow or high-speed gear ratios for the best performance. Smaller fishing rods and reels are ideal for estuary fishing, while larger fishing rods and reels are preferred by surf fishers to get their bait out over the waves and into the action. Most anglers will require a combination of differing fishing rods and reels to suit many different fishing situations and environments. If you're unsure which fishing reel and rod you should combine, our friendly team is glad to help. Visit us in-store today or contact us.

While the best fishing reel is entirely subjective, some of TackleWest's most popular fishing reels come directly from Daiwa Australia. We stock a wide range of Daiwa's high-quality fishing reels including their spinning reels, baitcaster reels, overhead reels, and electric reels. Daiwa is known for its innovative approach to fishing reel design and is always incorporating new technologies into its range to improve casting distance, smoothness, drag systems, and gear ratios. Some of the most notable Daiwa fishing reels are the Saltiga, Saltist, and Infeet ranges, all of which are available in-store and online.

We are proud to offer a huge range of both local and worldwide fishing brands, such as Daiwa, Nomad, Vexed, Penn, and many other popular fishing brands.

We stock a massive range of fishing reel parts, fishing gear, equipment, and accessories. Whether you are in the market for a new fishing reel or just after some terminal tackle, visit us before your next fishing adventure and see our range for yourself.

If you have an unanswered question or need some friendly advice for your next fishing trip, contact us or visit us in-store.