Re: Why baitcaster???
Why baitcaster?
So that you don't have to justify why you are using a spinning reel to all of your buddies that use baitcasters.
You may hear that you've not got into a big enough bass with a spinning reel or else you would have already switched. (that's just nuts).
Most of the locals here that are die hard baitcaster users, have only tried one type if spinning reel ($8.99 at wally world) and it came with a rod. I bought one of those once, in a bind, and thought I'd never get a 1lb fish to the bank with it. It was a joke, and I like spinning reels. (it's like driving a Pinto once and thinking all vehicles are worthless because of that one experience).
I've fished with many people and many guides. All have had SEVERAL professional over runs during our outings. I never had that problem.
These guys can hit a coffee cup at 50' though when "flipping". Best I can do is something the size of a paper plate at that distance, and it's an underhand toss.
I think with some practice, I could actually "flip" with a spinning reel, but, have never done it....and that can be blamed on laziness I guess....
I've noticed that a lure hits the water softer when "flipping" with a baitcaster.
Then again, I always seem to get compliments when I start "skipping" lures under obstacles.
Been told that you can "flip" a lure close to the water, up under tree limbs and stuff, with a baitcaster...and not with a spinning rod. But, I can do the same with a spinning rod...it's just an underhand cast where you stop the tip of the rod from coming "up".
Used to be you had to have a baitcaster if you wanted to use anything larger than 20lb test line. (unless you got a HUGE spinning reel, which just isn't practical).
Now, you can use 50lb braid on even a small spinning rod and with braid, line twist isn't an issue. Or at least I've never noticed it. I seem to wear out line faster than that.
If you need something stiffer than a med/hvy rod, you will either have to make your own (or pay dearly for it) for a spinning reel.
SOMEDAY, I'll miss or loose a fish or something that I have yet to think of will happen, AND somebody will be able to prove to me that if I was using a baitcaster, that wouldn't have happenned. Then I'll switch.
But, it's not happenned yet. I've horsed 6-8lb bass out of pads and weeds with never anything larger than a "20" size quantum and 30lb braid on a med/hvy rod. Compared to other fishermen I know, I don't get broke off, or loose fish (as a general rule) like I always hear about. And, That has nothing to do with spinning-vs-baitcasting, but, THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SPINNING-VS-BAITCASTING, so...don't let anybody tell you it does.
So, Why baitcaster? Switch to a baitcaster if you are tired of everybody you know giving you grief over using spinning reels.
Why baitcaster?
So that you don't have to justify why you are using a spinning reel to all of your buddies that use baitcasters.
You may hear that you've not got into a big enough bass with a spinning reel or else you would have already switched. (that's just nuts).
Most of the locals here that are die hard baitcaster users, have only tried one type if spinning reel ($8.99 at wally world) and it came with a rod. I bought one of those once, in a bind, and thought I'd never get a 1lb fish to the bank with it. It was a joke, and I like spinning reels. (it's like driving a Pinto once and thinking all vehicles are worthless because of that one experience).
I've fished with many people and many guides. All have had SEVERAL professional over runs during our outings. I never had that problem.
These guys can hit a coffee cup at 50' though when "flipping". Best I can do is something the size of a paper plate at that distance, and it's an underhand toss.
I think with some practice, I could actually "flip" with a spinning reel, but, have never done it....and that can be blamed on laziness I guess....
I've noticed that a lure hits the water softer when "flipping" with a baitcaster.
Then again, I always seem to get compliments when I start "skipping" lures under obstacles.
Been told that you can "flip" a lure close to the water, up under tree limbs and stuff, with a baitcaster...and not with a spinning rod. But, I can do the same with a spinning rod...it's just an underhand cast where you stop the tip of the rod from coming "up".
Used to be you had to have a baitcaster if you wanted to use anything larger than 20lb test line. (unless you got a HUGE spinning reel, which just isn't practical).
Now, you can use 50lb braid on even a small spinning rod and with braid, line twist isn't an issue. Or at least I've never noticed it. I seem to wear out line faster than that.
If you need something stiffer than a med/hvy rod, you will either have to make your own (or pay dearly for it) for a spinning reel.
SOMEDAY, I'll miss or loose a fish or something that I have yet to think of will happen, AND somebody will be able to prove to me that if I was using a baitcaster, that wouldn't have happenned. Then I'll switch.
But, it's not happenned yet. I've horsed 6-8lb bass out of pads and weeds with never anything larger than a "20" size quantum and 30lb braid on a med/hvy rod. Compared to other fishermen I know, I don't get broke off, or loose fish (as a general rule) like I always hear about. And, That has nothing to do with spinning-vs-baitcasting, but, THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SPINNING-VS-BAITCASTING, so...don't let anybody tell you it does.
So, Why baitcaster? Switch to a baitcaster if you are tired of everybody you know giving you grief over using spinning reels.
J/k J/k
