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Can spincast reels go on casting rods?
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Jan 13, 2021 19:43:09   #
bottomcoon Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
 
FixorFish wrote:
The only "spincast reel" that should be on a "spinning rod", is called an "underspincast", I have a Daiwa version..p.o.s., imo....lousy inconsistent line pick-up.
Trigger grip(baitcaster) rod for the "202", "33", "66", etc. by Zebco, & other models, otherwise you'd lose your grip on the whole affair, when your thumb quits gripping and moves to push the button for release.
No need for a larger "first line eye", since it's coming out of a 1/2" hole, rather than a spool end that varies from ~1 3/4" (size "25" or smaller) to as much as 2 1/2"-3" on a surf reel in a size 6500 or such. My larger spinning reels on my surf rods definitely need that 2"+ first eye, just to accommodate the line's ability to "clear the spool lip" when casting.

While we are on sort of the same subject... anybody have any experience with the rods with "spiral" line guide placement ?
As in, starts on one side (top or bottom) and ends up 180° from start, by the time it gets to the tip. Have seen a couple advertised, but not in person and curious about advantages, if any.
The only "spincast reel" that should be ... (show quote)


My wife refuses to use anything but spincast reels & she wants them fastened to pistol grip rods. I'm constant,y on the lookout for
those pistol grip rods. I never felt those rods were comfortable to use.
I have 2 spiral wrapped casting rods & wouldn't take for them. I can't tell any difference in casting distance even though the spiral wrap is supposed to have the advantage. The advantage for me is the rod doesn't torque left or right when fighting a heavy fish. I can put a left or right handed reel on the rod & the result is the same. Our local custom rod builder has built several for his customers
including some 12 to 14 foot catfish & spoonbill snagging rods. I ask him about rewraping a Falcon or g Loomis rod for me & he
quoted me $65. I'm sure the price would go for anyone. The man does fantastic work and it's a full time job for him. If you want to call him PM me for his phone number. Tight lines.

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Jan 14, 2021 06:03:00   #
snowolf80
 
They have a very small hole in the face of the reel so consequently the spin cast reel belongs on a bait casting rod,the eyes of the pole have no bearing on the spincast reels

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Jan 14, 2021 06:05:08   #
snowolf80
 
They are called spincast due to how they operate, spincast is a closed face reel and spinning is an open faced reel.

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Jan 14, 2021 10:49:16   #
Peach8 Loc: Lexington, KY
 
Seems that would reduce casting distance. More line friction, less distance.

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Jan 14, 2021 11:54:19   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
Peach8 wrote:
Seems that would reduce casting distance. More line friction, less distance.


It has a small hole in front of it that the line comes out of. Hell a baitcasting reels line goes back and forth about a inch and a half to two inches maybe. So seems to me the the baitcaster would cause more friction than a spincast reel

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Jan 14, 2021 12:09:36   #
Peach8 Loc: Lexington, KY
 
Thought was replying to a rod configuration not a reel, sorry.

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Jan 14, 2021 12:48:14   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
Peach8 wrote:
Thought was replying to a rod configuration not a reel, sorry.


No sorry needed Peach 😁 just differences of what type of Rod you use for a spincast reel

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Jan 14, 2021 14:25:51   #
Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)
 
Spiritof27 wrote:
Well that's funny, I agree with both those comments. You need to clarify what a "spincast" reel is. Do you mean a closed face reel like the one in the first photo, or an open faced reel like the second? The first? Yes, like RJS said - that's what it meant to go on. Second? Not advised, but yes you "can". Several reasons not to. Like catfish hunter said - that first eye on a casting rod is way too small and you're not going to like the problems that that will cause you. Also, when a rod is built, the eyes are placed on it to match up with the natural arc of the blank - casting rods on the top of that arc and spinning rods on the bottom.
So my answer is - yes you can if you have to. But you really shouldn't, they're not made the same way. It will work, but not very well.
BTW - that first photo is of a spincast reel. The second is a spinning reel.
Well that's funny, I agree with both those comment... (show quote)


True. I don’t see many old closed faced reels any more. My “spin casters” are all open faced. I might be calling it wrong. I’ve done that before if you can imagine that.🥴

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Jan 14, 2021 14:28:23   #
Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)
 
Spiritof27 wrote:
Well that's funny, I agree with both those comments. You need to clarify what a "spincast" reel is. Do you mean a closed face reel like the one in the first photo, or an open faced reel like the second? The first? Yes, like RJS said - that's what it meant to go on. Second? Not advised, but yes you "can". Several reasons not to. Like catfish hunter said - that first eye on a casting rod is way too small and you're not going to like the problems that that will cause you. Also, when a rod is built, the eyes are placed on it to match up with the natural arc of the blank - casting rods on the top of that arc and spinning rods on the bottom.
So my answer is - yes you can if you have to. But you really shouldn't, they're not made the same way. It will work, but not very well.
BTW - that first photo is of a spincast reel. The second is a spinning reel.
Well that's funny, I agree with both those comment... (show quote)


Yup. I was wrong. Dang it. I was hoping to make it through life without making a mistake.😆

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Jan 14, 2021 14:40:32   #
Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA
 
Damn. There goes the no hitter. And you were doing so well.

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Jan 14, 2021 14:42:07   #
Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)
 
Spiritof27 wrote:
Damn. There goes the no hitter. And you were doing so well.


Well I made it 65 years without making a mistake. Ask my wife. She’s always admitting it “ excuse me jackass. You’re right, I’m wrong. AGAIN!!!” I don’t know where that “jackass” thing comes from. 😂

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