casting [2]

Fishing that consists of letting a hook drop and sink into the water and reeling it back in to simulate the movement of a small fish.

open-face spinning reel

Reel from which the line unwinds as it comes off the upper sides of the spool, which does not rotate but remains in place.

gear housing

Metal casing protecting the gears, which are activated by the crank.

crank

Device used to turn the spool and rewind the fishing line.

tension adjustment

Device used to give out line if the fish resists being brought in.

handle

Rotating handle that activates the crank.

spool

Cylinder on which the fishing line is wound.

bail arm

Metal part that opens to allow line to unwind during a cast and that closes during rewinding.

line guide

Device used to distribute fishing line evenly over the spool during rewinding.

bail arm opening mechanism

Device used to open the bail arm so the line can unwind during a cast.

leg

Part connecting the reel to the foot.

foot

Immobile part of a rod’s reel seat.

rotor

Rotating part used to rewind the fishing line.