Spincasters vs Baitcasters

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:19 pm

After seeing a comment in another post I thought I would put this up for discussion rather than de-rail the other post.

JayB · Post by **JayB** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:24 pm

I only use spinning equipment. I know all the arguements for baitcasters. They are probably all true.

I'm an old fart and I'm not gonna change.

J

Dustin · Post by **Dustin** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:25 pm

In the right hands, conventional gear no question. There's a reason almost all professional bass fisherman use conventional reels for just about everything other than drop-shotting and the occasional ultralight smallmouth rig.

JayB · Post by **JayB** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:27 pm

BTW,

I assume Toddddd meant spinning reels and not what is more traditionally referred to as a spincaster:

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:30 pm

Correct Jay.

And I am not talking bass fishing. I am referring to saltwater flats fishing.

MrSpectaculous · Post by **MrSpectaculous** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:30 pm

Baitcasters...I use both, Your poll should only be for those that know how to use a baitcaster (If they were easy everybody would be useing one)
Accuracy, distance, and ergo's for working a bait are all there. Plus the drag is way easier to operate while fighting a fish (Should the need arise)
Bass fishermen have known this for years.

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:32 pm

Mangrove Man wrote: Bass fishermen have known this for years.

I ain't a bass fisherman.

and I know how to use a baitcaster.

MrSpectaculous · Post by **MrSpectaculous** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:40 pm

Todd wrote:
Mangrove Man wrote: Bass fishermen have known this for years.
I ain't a bass fisherman. and I know how to use a baitcaster.

Admit it Todd...If Bass grew to 30-40 inches you would be fishing for them

Bigfish171 · Post by **Bigfish171** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:42 pm

Depends on the situation, but on a normal day I carry 3 baitcasters and one spinning rod.

I like the flat trajectory & pinpoint accuracy of a baitcaster, but also appreciate the screaming drag of a spinning reel.

wiggleyourjig · Post by **wiggleyourjig** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:44 pm

Casting distance is everyting for me so I use spinning gear. Ive heard many say they can out cast me with a baitcaster but have yet to see it.

Chris.G · Post by **Chris.G** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:45 pm

ZEBCO all the way. you forgot to put that into your poll.

prowler13angler · Post by **prowler13angler** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:48 pm

There's a reason almost all professional bass fisherman use conventional reels

I have wondered that for a little while, is it because of the speed you can work a lure??

Im all spinning so far.

pag_yaker · Post by **pag_yaker** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:52 pm

Spinners. I won't even attempt a baitcaster. I'd hate to be mistaken for a bass fisherman.

tbray · Post by **tbray** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:00 pm

Cant quite decide which this is....but i will go with spinning...Boy oh Boy can it shoot a gulp!.....errrr...exude

wiggleyourjig · Post by **wiggleyourjig** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:22 pm

SWEET. Is that a G loomis?

Coach · Post by **Coach** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:27 pm

Both have their applications. It's a lot easier to skip a lure under a mangrove with a spinning outfit, but overall, I prefer baitcasters for all but jiggin'.

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