Open-faced Spinning Gear Look at the spin fishing gear. The open-faced and closed-faced styles have different reels. The open-faced reel is attached below the rod and has a wire bail to hold the fishing line. The closedfaced reel is attached above the rod and has the fishing line inside a spool cover. Are you right-handed or left-handed? With spinning gear, it does not matter. On most spinning reels, the reel handle can be placed on either the right or left sides to fit your needs. Open-faced Reel Closed-faced Reel Spincasting 1. Hold the fishing rod near your waist with the reel facing down. 2. Hook the fishing line with your forefinger. Then, open the wire bail. 3. Pull the fishing rod tip back towards your shoulder and quickly bring it forward. 4. Let go of the fishing line with your finger as the fishing rod comes forward. 5. While pointing the fishing rod tip at your target, watch the line spin off the reel. 32 Pennsylvania Angler & Boater fishandboat.com