How versatile are baitcasters?
Nov 30, 2021 09:41:44 #
I’ve mainly seen baitcasters used for lures on bass and the advantages are obvious but how about for baiting and waiting at the pier or lake is there any real reason for a baitcaster for this type of fishing? As far as I’ve seen it spinning reels can be used just fine with lures as well as bait are they more versatile in this regard?
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by RilBond1
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by RilBond1
Nov 30, 2021 15:38:43 #
Friend, when you only have one rig and cannot afford two or three, that is what you use! Until spinning came along, most fishermen used bait casting and were happy where ever they were fishing. Only the extra strong rigs were used offshore for 'monster' sized fish. Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 1, 2021 10:05:58 #
Dec 1, 2021 11:31:12 #
I happen to believe that a competent, experienced fisherman can do anything with either! So it boils down to personal preferences. Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 1, 2021 11:39:37 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Robert J Samples wrote:
I happen to believe that a competent, experienced fisherman can do anything with either! So it boils down to personal preferences. Just Sayin...RJS
Absolutely RJ. Baitcasters are easier on my hands. Hold a spinning reel for extended period of time becomes very uncomfortable. I'm just glad I obtained alot of lite weight outfits before I retired 👍
Dec 1, 2021 14:09:51 #
Pippin
Loc: Palm Desert, Cal
I like a spinning reel for very light lures, otherwise bait casters are good for most applications.
Dec 1, 2021 15:35:36 #
agatemaggot
Loc: iowa
Most folks have dificulty with the skipping technique but most fishermen don't fish underneath docks and limbs or other overhanging objects !
Dec 1, 2021 15:51:03 #
Pippin wrote:
I like a spinning reel for very light lures, otherwise bait casters are good for most applications.
Their primary advantage.
Dec 1, 2021 15:52:50 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
agatemaggot wrote:
Most folks have dificulty with the skipping technique but most fishermen don't fish underneath docks and limbs or other overhanging objects !
I can skip with a spinning combo but I've never taken time to learn skipping with a bait caster. Maybe I'll start practicing.
Dec 1, 2021 21:13:00 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
I can skip with a spinning combo but I've never taken time to learn skipping with a bait caster. Maybe I'll start practicing.
Yeah, its much easier without having to deal with a baitcast reel revolving spool, dragging, and it's tendency to freewheel, and creating a possible backlash if your angle of attack is too acute. Forgot that .
Dec 1, 2021 21:23:31 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
nutz4fish wrote:
Yeah, its much easier without having to deal with a baitcast reel revolving spool, dragging, and it's tendency to freewheel, and creating a possible backlash if your angle of attack is too acute. Forgot that .
I'll spool one up with cheap li e n try just for the yell of it
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