Casting an Open-bail Spinning Reel

Illustration showing the four steps of casting a open-bail spinning reel: grasp, aim, cast, release.

Photo By/Credit

USFWS

Date Shot/Created

05/24/2023

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

With an open-bail spinning reel, you use your finger to release the line.

Recreational Activity

Fishing

Subject tags

Fishing

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