Bait Caster or Spinning Reel
Apr 7, 2021 11:24:44 #
When and why to use Bait Caster or Spinning Reel. What conditions would affect which to use. I’m talking Fresh Water fishing. From boat or shore. Just wondering
Thanks
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Apr 7, 2021 11:31:21 #
It depends on your comfort level. To me, spinning gear is more versatile. Interested to see what others say.
Apr 7, 2021 11:37:43 #
I use bait casters for everything except lite, ultralight fishing like crappie, bluegill etc
Apr 7, 2021 12:12:46 #
Apr 7, 2021 14:14:12 #
I bought a couple BC to try out. Practicing with them. Haven’t fished yet. Do have a few Spinning outfits. So trying both out. Really get good advice from you all. Like this site. Thank You. 🌴😎🌴
Apr 7, 2021 14:57:35 #
Papa-D wrote:
When and why to use Bait Caster or Spinning Reel. What conditions would affect which to use. I’m talking Fresh Water fishing. From boat or shore. Just wondering
Thanks
Thanks
I usually use bait casters for heavier stuff, jigs big topwater, spinnerbaits etc. Spinning rods for smaller crankbaits, smaller topwater, and all finesse stuff.
Apr 7, 2021 16:16:02 #
Apr 7, 2021 17:17:54 #
I agree with OJdidit and feel spinning reels are more versatile.
Bait casters do well for trolling, casting cranks, and bigger lures, but can also be used for vertical jigging, etc., but tend to be more on the medium to heavy application use.
Spinning equipment tends to be used more for finesse applications, but can be used for all.
I use both, but feel I use the spinning equipment in much more varied situations.
What Fredfish said is basically the same advice I would give.
I don't think from shore or boat makes much difference, although if you are in a confined area, spinning equipment might be more conducive to that.
It certainly is a personal preference, and most likely what you grew up with, but there can be a time and place for both.
Bait casters do well for trolling, casting cranks, and bigger lures, but can also be used for vertical jigging, etc., but tend to be more on the medium to heavy application use.
Spinning equipment tends to be used more for finesse applications, but can be used for all.
I use both, but feel I use the spinning equipment in much more varied situations.
What Fredfish said is basically the same advice I would give.
I don't think from shore or boat makes much difference, although if you are in a confined area, spinning equipment might be more conducive to that.
It certainly is a personal preference, and most likely what you grew up with, but there can be a time and place for both.
Apr 7, 2021 17:52:52 #
Rock Hound wrote:
I agree with OJdidit and feel spinning reels are m... (show quote)
Thanks Rock and and Fredfish. I’ve used Spinning all my life and you guys been very helpful. When I go fishing and use the BC I’ll be sure to bring my spinning gear also. Thanks again.
Apr 7, 2021 18:37:40 #
Papa-D wrote:
Thanks Rock and and Fredfish. I’ve used Spinning all my life and you guys been very helpful. When I go fishing and use the BC I’ll be sure to bring my spinning gear also. Thanks again.
Any time Papa-D, and Good Luck. Oh yeah,don't forget the pictures.
Apr 7, 2021 19:09:05 #
Fredfish wrote:
Any time Papa-D, and Good Luck. Oh yeah,don't forget the pictures.
Oh yea definitely the pics. 🌴😎🌴
Apr 8, 2021 07:57:07 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
I use spinning for wacky rig senkos or skipping under docks bc for rest. If you learn to adjust a bc you can do alot with them. Good luck.
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Apr 8, 2021 18:08:15 #
hemihappy
Loc: pawleys island s.c.
Even when you get used to bait casters you will still on occasion call your expensive reel a lot of bad names.
Now that I salt water fish the most I go with spinning outfits. You can get some very fine reels now and they will do everything. I still love my bait casters but mostly they collect dust. If you can afford both by all means get both but for versatility I would go with spinning. A lot of bass fishermen say bait casters are a lot more accurate and that may be so but all round I like the spinning outfits for either light duty or heavy duty.
Now that I salt water fish the most I go with spinning outfits. You can get some very fine reels now and they will do everything. I still love my bait casters but mostly they collect dust. If you can afford both by all means get both but for versatility I would go with spinning. A lot of bass fishermen say bait casters are a lot more accurate and that may be so but all round I like the spinning outfits for either light duty or heavy duty.
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