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Anybody else much prefer a spinning reel over a baitcasting reel?
Posted on 5/30/26 at 11:20 am
Posted on 5/30/26 at 11:20 am
Remember the famous bass fisherman Tom Mann? (of Mann lures)
He used spinning reels for all his bass fishing. Plastic worms, everything.
I think he made a good choice.
He used spinning reels for all his bass fishing. Plastic worms, everything.
I think he made a good choice.
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Posted on 5/30/26 at 11:25 am to 308
I still have an antique Zebco 33 I use. Can't beat it.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 11:51 am to 308
I like em both. 1/4 oz or less, I use spinning rig. 3/16 oz or more, bait casters. Just received a numb shad colored big gizz lure from fedex. Going to go chunk it around in False River north canal’s tomorrow morning and see what is really hungry.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 12:18 pm to Koolazzkat
Each has its pros and cons. Baitcasting is great when accuracy is necessary and I THINK I can feel bites better with them.
I find myself using spinning way more for the fishing I do: jerkbaits, topwaters, swim baits.
I find myself using spinning way more for the fishing I do: jerkbaits, topwaters, swim baits.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 12:38 pm to 308
Aint got no time for fairy wands.
But on a serious note, I have replaced my spinning gear with BFS baitcast setups for the most part. But I am mainly pond fishing and kayak fishing rivers.
I have better accuracy with BFS than spinning gear.
Offshore for speed jigging and popping rods, spinning gear is king for a reason.
But on a serious note, I have replaced my spinning gear with BFS baitcast setups for the most part. But I am mainly pond fishing and kayak fishing rivers.
I have better accuracy with BFS than spinning gear.
Offshore for speed jigging and popping rods, spinning gear is king for a reason.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 1:02 pm to 308
For what I mainly do, redfish and trout, I prefer spinning. I don’t feel disadvantaged with accuracy on the spinning reel and I don’t have to switch hands to reel, because it feels more comfortable to reel with my left on a spinning rod.
I know I preferred the bait caster when I was running around in a kayak though. I can’t recall why.
I know I preferred the bait caster when I was running around in a kayak though. I can’t recall why.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 1:15 pm to 308
I like spinning reels for mangrove fishing and popping corps.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 1:18 pm to Theduckhunter
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I don’t have to switch hands to reel, because it feels more comfortable to reel with my left on a spinning rod.
I switched to left-handed baitcasting rods for the same reason. I tried casting left-handed, but it was easier to just reel left-handed
Posted on 5/30/26 at 1:27 pm to mdomingue
At our house it was a rule that you learn how to cast left handed.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 1:30 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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At our house it was a rule that you learn how to cast left handed.
I just couldn't do it and didn't have the patience when it was so easy to just buy left-handed reels.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 2:20 pm to 308
I much prefer a baitcasting reel over a spinning reel but the spinning rig will cast a 6" lizard (with no weight) over a bed of lily pads and snake it back like no baitcaster will. They both have their places and work very well also.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 2:22 pm to mdomingue
It was a big league struggle fest for me. I didn't learn till I started using conventional reels.
My bother, as far as I know, was taught from day one and didnt have to go through the struggle.
It was definitely worth it though. Being good at casting from either side is awesome.
My bother, as far as I know, was taught from day one and didnt have to go through the struggle.
It was definitely worth it though. Being good at casting from either side is awesome.
This post was edited on 5/30/26 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 5/30/26 at 2:24 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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My bother, as far as I know, was taught from day one and didnt have to go through the struggle.
I think that is a key thing, we struggle to break comfortable habits, it's always better to learn the "right way" early.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 2:43 pm to 308
I’ve never been able to use a spinning reel without getting my line all twisted up.
They are good for dropping straight down
They are good for dropping straight down
Posted on 5/30/26 at 3:00 pm to The Last Coco
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But on a serious note, I have replaced my spinning gear with BFS baitcast setups for the most part. But I am mainly pond fishing and kayak fishing rivers.
Me, too. I can cast a 1/16th oz jig on 20lb braid with 8lb floro leaders just as far with more accuracy than a spinning reel. No wind knots or line twist.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 4:20 pm to 308
When popping a cork all day, I bring both. When one arm gets tired I switch to the other.
Accuracy is usually not an issue when fishing the marsh.
Accuracy is usually not an issue when fishing the marsh.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 7:52 pm to The Torch
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I’ve never been able to use a spinning reel without getting my line all twisted up.
If that is the case baw, you need to get some help. You either dont understand how to put the line on the reel or how NOT to reel against the drag. Or how to rig your bait.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 7:56 pm to 308
Only for skipping baits under piers.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 9:45 pm to 308
I can skip a spinning reel. Not very good with a bait caster.
Posted on 5/30/26 at 10:00 pm to 308
Only with a cork
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