How and why: Spincast reels (also called closed face reels) How the reel works: Spincast reels are a combination of spinning and casting. The spool remains stationary, like a spinning reel, but the line is covered by a cone. A thumb button is used to cast the line forward. Step 1: Press the button down while bringing your rod back to shoulder height. Step 2: Quickly move your arm forward, release the button and the line with cast forward. The reel is mounted on top of the rod. They come in sizes from ultra light to medium freshwater. Why use spincasting? Most folks feel that spincasting is the easiest type of reel to use. All the guess work is taken out. For this reason most kids and new anglers start with a spincast reel. Drawbacks to spincasting: You do not have as much control with spincasting as you will have with casting or spinning reels. Advantages: Spincast reels have less features. This lets you concentrate on fishing and the environment while you learn the sport.