casting [2]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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 ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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 ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal casing protecting the gears, which are activated by the crank.
crank ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to turn the spool and rewind the fishing line.
tension adjustment ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to give out line if the fish resists being brought in.
handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rotating handle that activates the crank.
spool ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Cylinder on which the fishing line is wound.
bail arm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal part that opens to allow line to unwind during a cast and that closes during rewinding.
line guide ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to distribute fishing line evenly over the spool during rewinding.
bail arm opening mechanism ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to open the bail arm so the line can unwind during a cast.
leg ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part connecting the reel to the foot.
rotor ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rotating part used to rewind the fishing line.