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Fishing reels
Fishing reels Examples of two types of fishing reels: bait casting (left) and fly.

A fishing reel is a device used in fishing to cast a line and retrieve a fish. Early reels were simple devices for storing line, but by the 18th century, geared multiplying reels were developed in the United States, and the Nottingham reel was popular in Britain. The invention of the fixed-spool, or spinning, reel in 1905 revolutionized freshwater fishing by increasing casting distance. Modern reels are made from lightweight materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber, and nylon monofilament lines are commonly used. These advancements have significantly enhanced fishing techniques and the overall sport.12

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