The first thing you need to consider is the weight of your rod. If you want to fish in a small stream, then a light-weight spinning reel will work just fine. However, if you plan on fishing for more than two hours at a time, then a heavier reel is required.
When choosing the right reel for you, there are a few things you need to consider. The main difference between high-speed reel, single-speed reel and two-speed reel is the speed of the spool. High-speed reels are perfect for larger fish that require more line to be brought in quickly. Single-speed reels work great for all around fishing and are perfect for both beginners and experienced anglers. Two-speed reels provide power and versatility, making them perfect for a variety of fishing applications.
A level wind reel is a type of bait casting reel that has a line guide that moves back and forth in front of the spool that holds the line. The line guide allows the line to be evenly distributed across the face of the spool minimizing any line buildups, snags or line crosses. This is very important for braided line which does not naturally follow on a spool like monofilament line.