The reputation of carbon fiber as a construction material is fast growing. Its unique combination of strength and light weight gives it a wide range of applications in the construction industry. Carbon fiber is not usually used alone, but are used in combination with other materials such as aluminum and glass fibers so as to optimize its properties. Reels made of carbon fiber are also getting more popular and here are some of the reasons why.
Carbon fiber dissipates heat quickly
Compared to other materials used in reel construction such as aluminum or steel, carbon fiber has a unique property of dissipating heat quickly. Quick dissipation of heat greatly reduces the chances of the reel overheating which could occur especially during storage.
Overheating of a reel is a problem because of the consequent loss of drag smoothness. Thus, carbon fiber reels can maintain drag smoothness for much longer periods, even in temperate regions where ambient temperature is on the high side or during the summer.
High strength to weight ratio
Carbon fiber boasts about 10 times the strength to weight ratio of aluminum and steel alloys. Reels made of carbon fiber therefore possess impressive strength in comparison with their weights. This ensures durability of the reels while maintaining a reasonable weight so that the angler doesn’t get burdened by the weight of the reel.
Corrosion resistance
Carbon fiber is completely corrosion resistant and chemically unreactive. It is stable in a wide range of conditions. Thus an angler using carbon fiber reels does not have to worry about regularly lubricating ball bearings or other moving parts and can enjoy a smooth fishing experience for long periods.
Good for fishing at low temperatures
If aluminum reels are good for fishing at low temperatures, carbon fiber reels are better. Many anglers who enjoy ice fishing have praised reels made of carbon fiber as the best choice for the extremely demanding sport. Carbon fiber remains stable at very low temperatures and there is hardly any significant change even in the most extreme temperature conditions.
All the above are some of the advantages of carbon fiber reels. As a fisherman, whether it is a job or hobby, you are expected to make use of a fishing reel that has a high strength to weight ratio, high resistance to corrosion, and can be used to fish in low temperature condition. Carbon fiber reels possess all these.
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