A Quick Guide to Electric Fishing Reels in Australia

Electric Fishing Reels Buyers Guide

Why Should I Buy an Electric Fishing Reel?

It takes a good deal of strength and endurance to fish in deep water and in the blue ocean, as you need to be quite physically fit to wrestle large fish up to the surface.

Some fishermen simply lack the physical stamina or strength needed to take on the monsters of the deep. With the help of electric fishing reels, everyone can now fish in the ocean in Australia, including children, the elderly, those fishing with physical limitations and people with acquired injuries that would normally limit fishing.

All bluewater anglers can benefit greatly from electric reels. It's important to keep in mind that they can also be used manually, just like a standard fishing reel.

You can troll, jig, or deep drop with an electronic fishing reel, making it a powerful tool without power or in power mode.

How do I choose an Electric Fishing Reel?

It is advisable to select a reel that meets your demands if you have a target species in mind. For instance, you should select a smaller size electric reel, such as one in the 200 or 300 size range, if you are aiming to catch relatively little fish like mackerel or salmon.

Choose reels with numbers 400 to 600 if you're going for medium-sized fish like yellowtail and snapper, and reels with numbers 800 or higher if you're going after larger fish like rock cod, blueeye, hapuka and swordfish.

Furthermore, leading manufacturers' electric reels include target fish species, so you can feel confident in selecting the proper one for your fishing tackle.

Can Electric Reels get wet?

Yes, the electrical parts in an electric fishing reel are sealed so you should not have to worry about getting them wet.