Is it wrong to use spincast? (Page 3): Well, one and all. You can call me names, say I am ignorant, and perhaps I am. But neither my kids, grandkids or I will be seen fishing with a...

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Well, one and all. You can call me names, say I am ignorant, and perhaps I am. But neither my kids, grandkids or I will be seen fishing with a spincast reel. I grew up with bait casting, since there was neither spinning reels or spin cast reels at the time.

It remains a fact that in some quarters a spincast reel is considered a toy.(see the original post). What a lot of the problem stems from is a good intentioned relative buys an el cheapo Zebco toy for their boy, and it is junk which creates a bad image for him at a very young age.

So, I avoid all this hassle, personal preference, and what I have taught my kids, grandkids and great nephew. When a child is 5 or 6, they can learn to handle spinning quite easily, in my opinion. Just Sayin....RJS

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

FixorFish wrote:

👍👍👍....and never felt like a child, did you ? Hehehe....

Maybe a few times, but that’s a GOOD thing at our age !!
Prolly even squealed like a girl a time or two! 😂

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

Naaah, You're not ignorant, RJS, that would indicate that you are unaware of the specifics, you're just simply BIGOTED, towards those who don't do what YOU do and what you deem as "proper". Hypocrisy for you to say "I don't critize"(sic)........... spell check is SUCH a marvelous thing, these days....try it, you'll like it !

I'm betting you think having an automatic transmission in a truck is childish and wimpy, as well....is my F250 4x4 LB a "toy pickup" ?
Hehehe.... same analogy, ain't it ?

Tight lines, all.....this is an exercise in futility, bye.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Robert J Samples wrote:

Well, one and all. You can call me names, say I a... (show quote)

Bob, have you ever fished with a Zebco Omega or Bullet? I have 2 Omegas and a Bullet, and would not call any of them cheap junk. I gave $ 100 (on sale) for my Bullet and have never had a single problem with it in two years. I doubt you’ve ever touched one. Have you???

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Randy: No, I haven't. I believe i fished once with a closed face spin cast reel that was green and may have been a Shakespeare, but do not remember. My main complaint is when you cannot see your line on the spool, you don't know what it is doing. Both spinning and bait casting allow this and not matter how grand spincast reels are, I will stick with shimano. Just Sayin...RJS

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Robert J Samples wrote:

Randy: No, I haven't. I believe i fished once with a closed face spin cast reel that was green and may have been a Shakespeare, but do not remember. My main complaint is when you cannot see your line on the spool, you don't know what it is doing. Both spinning and bait casting allow this and not matter how grand spincast reels are, I will stick with shimano. Just Sayin...RJS

I’m not sure how your explanation has anything to do with a spincast reel being a child’s toy or junk. You seem to have no basis for your comments, especially since you have NEVER used a modern spincast reel. I’m surprised a man of your integrity would ever “knock” anything they aren’t familiar with or have never tried.
I love you and your stories, and will just chalk this one up to
fiction. LOL 😉
Ps: I never need to see my line on the spool because it never messes up.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

FS Digest wrote:

Growing up my Dad and Grandpa always used spincast... (show quote)

Take your spincaster out there, put up with their crap, and out - fish em. That'll shut em up.
My buddy down in San Diego caught what had to be a 35 or 40 pound halibut on one of those silver Zebcos. He had to go in the water with it to bring it in, but we ate it and it was delicious.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Randy, Fixorfish, and others: I am surpised this has turned into a pissing contest! Go back and read all the posts from the original one, where the guy is ragged by his bride-to-be's inlaws were the one on his case.

Just because I don't and wont use a spincast reel has nothing to do with that un-kind badgering he has received. Spincasting has recevied most of its reputation from the toy-like chepo Zebcos that are given to small children and are worthless! Advanced models are good reels, no argument from me on that score.

Because I have other preferences does not make me a communist, nazi, or an athiest! And I resent being "piled on" because of my stance. I did not say any of those things reputed to have been said to the bridegroom. So back off! Just Sayin...RJS

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Robert J Samples wrote:

Randy, Fixorfish, and others: I am surpised this ... (show quote)

Bob, your preferences have nothing to do with what YOU said about the reels or those who use them. I’m just saying it’s prolly better to NOT comment on things you DON’T know about. JMO

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

But somehow... you ARE comfortable with saying them to US....... so very many times ??!!??

FAR from a pissin' contest, here, RJ.
WE have have NEVER said or implied that spincast are superior to YOUR equipment, hell, we haven't even boasted that it is as good. But you choose to denigrate ours as "toys" .... just how in the world are you acting any differently than the prospective in-laws ?
Which you somehow DO see as wrongheaded.......jeeeez.
'Splain THAT.....Dude.

Maineboyfishing Loc: Coastal Maine

I’ve always used spinning gear for saltwater and spin cast for fresh. I’ve been fishing literally since I was 2 years and always viewed it as I would use my spinning reel for salt and spin cast for fresh. Now that I have learned more I use a bait cast, spinning, and spin cast for fresh and still only use spinning for salt (it’s just what I’ve always done and it fits my requirements best). I say use what you wanna use, don’t care what they say, learn how to use spinning because it will benefit you fishing-wise since there are benefits to both, but don’t stop using a spin cast if that’s what suits you.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

FixorFish: Are you denying that there are on the market right now toy-like, probably Chinese made spincasting rigs for a very cheap price? And these give event the best of their type a bad name, even if not deserved. You guys are swimming up stream. I seriously doubt you see any professional tournament fishermen using them. Whether there are not, the reputation remains. You may be too young to remember that everything in Japan was soon after WW II was considered junk because so much of it was cheap? Well, enough was cheap junk to give the entire country's production junk! Is Shimano junk? Hardly! It will take years to convert folks to consider spincast reels to be on the same level as all others. Just Sayin...RJS

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Randyhartford wrote:

Bob, your preferences have nothing to do with what YOU said about the reels or those who use them. I’m just saying it’s prolly better to NOT comment on things you DON’T know about. JMO

I guess I’m just lucky that I’ve used Zebcos for 60 years and have NEVER had anyone make fun of, or ragged me for using one, till now.
Most real fishermen will look at your stringer of fish before they say anything about your equipment. Just sayin’...
In other words, results are what count. I’m sure you’ve heard that before.
Zebco DOES make a “toy” reel;
I have a couple that have lasted for years. My kids AND grandkids have both used them. That’s a fact. Nuff said.

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

Randyhartford wrote:

I guess I’m just lucky that I’ve used Zebcos for 60 years and have NEVER had anyone make fun of, or ragged me for using one, till now.
Most real fishermen will look at your stringer of fish before they say anything about your equipment. Just sayin’...
In other words, results are what count. I’m sure you’ve heard that before.
Zebco DOES make a “toy” reel;
I have a couple that have lasted for years. My kids AND grandkids have both used them. That’s a fact. Nuff said.

👍.....nuff said, as well.

Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)

FS Digest wrote:

Growing up my Dad and Grandpa always used spincast... (show quote)

Definitely not wrong to fish however you want. You may have brought insufficient gear for a specific species but there’s not a thing wrong with spin casting in my opinion.