What is a bait-casting reel in simple terms?

A bait caster is a type of fishing reel. The other two common types of fishing reels are the spinning reel and spincast reels.

The baitcaster reel has the reel and the guides of the on the top of the fishing rod (as does a spincaster rod and reel).

The baitcaster reel is the most difficult to learn how to use but generally casts farther and has a better drag system for handling larger and more powerful fish.