Bait caster vs spinning reel: I have always used spinning reels for bass. I see alot of TV bass guys using bait casters. Is it a personal preference thing? I have one, but it is right...

Bass Assassin Loc: San Fernando Valley Ca.

I have always used spinning reels for bass. I see alot of TV bass guys using bait casters. Is it a personal preference thing? I have one, but it is right handed, and I am a lefty.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I think it's mostly a matter of preference. Modern spinning reels combined with smaller diameter braid are more than capable of handling larger fish. In the case of all those pros using baitcasters, someone's providing the reels and paying those guy to use them. The high end baitcasters are generally more expensive than spiinning reels and likewise the profit margin is probably greater for the manufacturer. So I think it boils down to what you comfortable with, for whatever reason. I will say that if for instance you are dragging a worm across the bottom and you have your low profile bait cast mounted to a G. Loomis rod and you're palming the reel and trying feel that little "bump" or "tick" when Mrs. Bass sucks in that worm, you probably can't duplicate that level of sensitivity with a spinning reel. But if you're fishing a spinner are or crank bait or something like that, the spinning reel will do just fine.

Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)

Bass Assassin wrote:

I have always used spinning reels for bass. I see alot of TV bass guys using bait casters. Is it a personal preference thing? I have one, but it is right handed, and I am a lefty.

I'd say it's personal preference. I can cast way further and with more accuracy with a bait caster but that's just me.🤷🏼‍♂️

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

As both Spirit and Catfish Hunter wrote, and I agree, it's probably mostly personal preference. However, there is also an element of what these fishermen started fishing with, which indicates personal preference. Then there is also the feel and sensitivity being an element. I believe bait casting offers more sensitivity and control. But that's just my preference. Just Sayin...RJS

campesino

Bass Assassin wrote:

I have always used spinning reels for bass. I see alot of TV bass guys using bait casters. Is it a personal preference thing? I have one, but it is right handed, and I am a lefty.

i'm a lefty, too, and baitcasters work well for me. icast w/ left hand and am ready to reel as handle is on right. a baitcaster is tricky to learn how to cast without backlashing and i use it for heavier lures. a spincaster might be a good choice although many look down on them for some reason.

Skbrownie

Try “ pitching or flipping “ with a spinning reel . Bait casting reels are much easier to control than spinning reels . Of all the people that made a living fishing only Tom Mann and Billy Westmoreland used spinning reels . Just try throwing a 3/4 oz spinner bait on a spinning reel all day long and you ll see why people use bait casting reels . People that make a living fishing use equipment that is the most effective .

Skbrownie

Try “ pitching or flipping “ with a spinning reel . Bait casting reels are much easier to control than spinning reels . Of all the people that made a living fishing only Tom Mann and Billy Westmoreland used spinning reels . Just try throwing a 3/4 oz spinner bait on a spinning reel all day long and you ll see why people use bait casting reels . People that make a living fishing use equipment that is the most effective .

dafjib Loc: Asheville ,N.C.

I like spinning reels most good ones come so you can switch the handel to eather side . Bait casters are a pain to use and dont hold a lot of line .

Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)

In my opinion, it's a matter of preference as I used to row the boat, when my Ma & me would fish for bass and pan-fish.
She had a good bait casting reel (Ambassador)/ suitable sturdy but flexible rod. I always used my Garcia-Mitchel(¿l?) spinning reel/ decent rod. We'd both do about as well as the other.

Bass Assassin Loc: San Fernando Valley Ca.

Thanks. Kinda what I figured. A little more sensitive for the nibble with the caster, but I am good with my spinners.

Bass Assassin Loc: San Fernando Valley Ca.

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Bass Assassin Loc: San Fernando Valley Ca.

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campesino

try a zebco 33 spincaster, i think you'll like it. or a 404.