shimano 4000 fa reel Vanford 4000-FA Shimanos Dyna SHIMANO Vanford FA Spinning Reel

If you're just starting out and looking at buying your first fishing rod, the sheer number of available options can be pretty confusing

Proper set up of your new reel is paramount if you expect it to perform well on your next personal best fish

Here are a few observations

SPINNING REELS Backwater 2000 Backwater 2000 Backwater 2000 Rigid aluminum body and rotor Special gear drive mechanism for ultra-light handle rotation and super-smooth retrieve Dual propulsion anti-twist line roller Nine stainless steel ball bearings plus roller bearing Sealed drag system with carbon drag washer Direct drive machined aluminum handle & EVA knob Stainless steel main shaft and main gear shaft Double anodized machined aluminum spool Holds 260 yards of 6 lb

I particularly like the flat bottom of the net