Baitcaster vs. Spinning

[fishing_in_israel]

I hope that this thread will prove useful to those wanting to know the pro's and con's of both baitcasting and spinning outfits.

I thought it would be a good idea as sometimes folks are a bit myopic and find it hard to see the benefits of another way of doing something - which might even prove to be a better way.

So here are a few pro's and cons that I have found in my own usage of both setups:

* Using a baitcaster in gusty conditions with a lightweight bait is a recipe for backlashes.
* Using a baitcaster in gusty conditions with a heavier bait that has weight transfer technology is much better and rarely causes backlashes.
* Once mastered, a baitcaster is much more efficient in casting, usage and speed of turn-around in getting the bait in the water.
* A baitcaster is not suitable for ultralight fishing (baits under 5g).

* A spinning outfit can cause grief with line twist over time and especially after battling a strong fish that likes to takes a lot of line.
* A spinning outfit is the only way to go for ultralight fishing.

This is only a short few pro's and con's -- I'm sure there are a ton more.....

Nigel

[bulldog21]

I tend to use a spinning reel when I have live bait or a juicy worm on the line and a baitcaster when I am using a lure. Using a baitcaster gets the lure back in the water faster for sure.

[muskiehunter]

I use a baitcaster about 90% of the time.Because its definitely faster.I use a spinning reel when fishing tubes and worms or skipping lures under trees and docks.

I tried skipping lures under trees and docks with a baitcaster and the result wasn't pretty

[jmcfish10101973]

i only use spinning reels for everything and casting reels only when trolling

i have to agree with steve on fishing around docks and trees.

i fish mostly rivers and creeks so my spinning set up is perfact for what i do.

john

[fishing_in_israel]

May 26, 2011 8:35:24 GMT -4 muskiehunter said:

I use a baitcaster about 90% of the time.Because its definitely faster.I use a spinning reel when fishing tubes and worms or skipping lures under trees and docks.

I tried skipping lures under trees and docks with a baitcaster and the result wasn't pretty

Well, I might just be able to help you:



and, if you don't mind learning from a kid:

[keesvanderlaak]

Ok, nice topic!

I want to rectifie things:

* A spinning outfit can cause grief with line twist over time and especially after battling a strong fish that likes to takes a lot of line.

This won't happen using braid instead of monofilament.



* Once mastered, a baitcaster is much more efficient in casting, usage and speed of turn-around in getting the bait in the water.

I bet I can get even with the amount of casts in a period of time when I'm using the spinning reel when you are using the baitcaster.
Years of experience has made me very quick in casting again after winding in.

[rocfish]

I think both have their respective benefits. I try to have both on the boat whenever I go out. And, I think its a progression of angling experience that often dictates reel choice. Once comfortable with a baitcaster I think most anglers will find it the preferred choice for most fishing applications. But, spinning gear still has its purposes for specific lures and styles of fishing. Like I said, I usually bring both out with me. Just my 2 cents-