Bass fishing: Spinning rod or bust?
Nov 8, 2020 12:04:08 #
Hey all I was wondering. I have grown up using ONLY spinning rods and have never touched a baitcaster. Is there anything I'm missing out on? In terms of casting I can put a lure wherever I want pretty reliably just wonder what all the bait casting love is about from your eyes when where and why do you use them most?
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by thadiousblynn
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by thadiousblynn
Nov 8, 2020 12:04:13 #
Nov 8, 2020 12:04:18 #
It's going to bomb further and be wayyyy more accurate, if you think you're accurate and can throw far with spinning then double all that.
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by catsmasher83
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by catsmasher83
Nov 8, 2020 12:04:22 #
You need both. I use spinning rods for small lures or rubber worms and grubs but I need a bait caster for bigger jerk baits, crank baits,chatter baits,top water spooks, almost all top water, and last but not least is spinner baits. If you throw a spinner bait on a bait caster and a spinning rod you will see what the difference is right away.
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by captainwhackpacker
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by captainwhackpacker
Nov 8, 2020 12:04:41 #
I spent over 30yrs using nothing but spinning gear until this summer. Once I pushed through the learning phase, it’s was readily apparent how much more efficient it was across the board. Conservation of motion, accuracy, distance, etc. I even replaced all my UL gear with BFS gear for creek fishing. Now days there’s very few applications spinning is better for in my humble personal opinion.
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by Fishfinger138
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by Fishfinger138
Nov 8, 2020 12:04:47 #
It’s all what’s comfortable for you. I can’t throw flukes, (my main go to) worms or lizards very well on bait casting. On the flip side I can’t throw spinner baits, crank baits Rat-L-Traps etc on spinning.....
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by nhnf6
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by nhnf6
Nov 8, 2020 12:04:52 #
What everyone above said, and specifically for me too, I don't even use a spinning setup for light lures anymore, I can throw a weightless finesse worm no problem and for even lighter lures, I use an ultralight casting rod with a shallow spool reel. I just really enjoy fishing with them, it's smooth, fast casting, accurate and just feels right to me.
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by Nellisvan1
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by Nellisvan1
Nov 9, 2020 10:53:20 #
Both have their own niches
I do a lot of finesse fishing with spinning rigs . Lighter presentations
For more of a power fishing approach , crankbaits , spinner baits , etc I’ll reach for the baitcaster
There is overlap. For example in wind I’ll throw a jerk bait on spinning
I do have finesse baitcasters as well.
These typically Are fairly expensive set ups
As far as accuracy, I’m pretty accurate with both. I feather the line with a spinning rod so I put it reliably where I want it
If you are comfortable using spinning , nothing wrong with that
Adding Casting set ups To your arsenal will give you more versatility
I do a lot of finesse fishing with spinning rigs . Lighter presentations
For more of a power fishing approach , crankbaits , spinner baits , etc I’ll reach for the baitcaster
There is overlap. For example in wind I’ll throw a jerk bait on spinning
I do have finesse baitcasters as well.
These typically Are fairly expensive set ups
As far as accuracy, I’m pretty accurate with both. I feather the line with a spinning rod so I put it reliably where I want it
If you are comfortable using spinning , nothing wrong with that
Adding Casting set ups To your arsenal will give you more versatility
Nov 9, 2020 15:05:05 #
jfbanzai
Loc: Menomonie, Wisconsin
FS Digest wrote:
Hey all I was wondering. I have grown up using ONLY spinning rods and have never touched a baitcaster. Is there anything I'm missing out on? In terms of casting I can put a lure wherever I want pretty reliably just wonder what all the bait casting love is about from your eyes when where and why do you use them most?
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by thadiousblynn
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by thadiousblynn
When I pick up a baitcaster, it just feels off balance, too weight forward with the reel in front of your hand. Maybe it's different once you actually use one, but I can do everything I need with spinning gear, so I most likely won't go down that road. As far as accuracy goes, I can literally pick a spot to drop the lure on and hit it. I actually had to start aiming a couple of inches from the tips of branches and weeds because I kept hitting them.
Nov 9, 2020 17:10:06 #
Salesrep
Loc: Maryland
One thing all the above forgot, you can apply more leverage with a bait caster and force the fish out of tighter spots.
Learn to use one and you won’t regret it
Salesrep
Learn to use one and you won’t regret it
Salesrep
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