Bait caster vs spinning reel

timmeh · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:12 pm Post subject: Bait caster vs spinning reel

I think that bait casting reels are better bu t are they?

angryjohn · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:29 pm Post subject:

i am going to have to disagree. There is a purpose for each type but when throwing very small baits for trout a bait caster sucks. for bass in the brush or tuna there is no substitite.

mac636 · Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 12:41 am Post subject:

Don't really care for trout fishing in CT. Majority are stocked fish and aren't worth catching anyway.
If you are fishing for trout, fly fishing is the only true skill to go with to make it worth your while.
Bait casters are the best for bass. If it is windy, switch to spinning to reduce the hassle. I still prefer bait casters when ever possible.

protacanthopterix · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:08 am Post subject:

hila2006 · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:27 pm Post subject:

Liquid long johns eh? Never heard that one before, classic. I've said on here before that I'm strictly baitcasting. But, there are certain areas they just aren't as useable. Drop shotting on lite line is a problem unless you get a Crappie rig, which is made for lighter lines and lures. So I'm now going to have the wife teach how to use a spinning set up. But that's next season. I agree that they both have their place on the water for sure. Happy turkey day to all

angryjohn · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject:

so when a spining reel starts to run down on line, it starts to seriously effect the length of a cast, are baitcaster effected the same whay, or do they work just great to the last foot. Working on a setup for pike and stripers, and don't know if i need to spend the big bucks on 300 yds of braid or if 150 will get the job done...