Bait cast reel vs a Spinning reel

[Bob3700]

Ive learned that fly fishing should be called fly casting.

it’s an art!

 

[Billmanweh]

For pond hopping/bass fishing, I think a 2500 size spinning reel and a 7' Med/Fast rod is ideal.

Add a baitcaster and a 7' MH/Fast rod and I'd say you're set.

 

[PhilC]

If you’re going to do any trolling or jigging a bait basting reel is a must.View attachment 1573233

I use the same Stryker rod holders and Scotty DR quick mounts. Good sized dance floor, welded aluminum mfr???

I use level wind for trolling, spinning for everything else.

 

[Webster]

Why buy one over the other if it is a bait cast reel vs. a spinning reel? Lake/river fishing

This isn't a fishing website.

 

[ronsatspokane]

I can't believe the number of people who use baitcasting reels. Even after tuning for backlash control I can rats nest any baitcast reel by the third cast without trying.

 

[Skedaddle Shooter]

I use the same Stryker rod holders and Scotty DR quick mounts. Good sized dance floor, welded aluminum mfr???

I use level wind for trolling, spinning for everything else.

Yea, a North River OS25. It’s the small one with the red lights on We troll and jig for bottom fish and halibut with them in the ocean. I’ll use one to cast a heavier jig on the lake as well.

I use the same Stryker rod holders and Scotty DR quick mounts. Good sized dance floor, welded aluminum mfr???

I use level wind for trolling, spinning for everything else.

 

[1shot]

This isn't a fishing website.

So why are you reading/responding to it?

 

[jimmymac]

LOL.......yeah ABU fell into the Wallmart thing and really never recovered! Thats why I only purchase the older models. They are a work of art and very much worth the cost of modifying!

6500C3’s are still made in Sweden and are as good as ever IMO.

 

[Spoonbill]

I have at least 3 times more fishing poles than guns. Its an addiction

 

[PhilC]

Yea, a North River OS25. It’s the small one with the red lights on We troll and jig for bottom fish and halibut with them in the ocean. I’ll use one to cast a heavier jig on the lake as well.

Nice boat! I pilot a much smaller Hewescraft, 20' ProV, factory is just 2hrs away. North Rivers are popular here too, no salt on this side of the Cascades.

 

[Cecil S.]

6500C3’s are still made in Sweden and are as good as ever IMO.

Yes , this is correct and I should have stated it. Thank you for the correction.

 

[Cecil S.]

I can't believe the number of people who use baitcasting reels. Even after tuning for backlash control I can rats nest any baitcast reel by the third cast without trying.

Casting weight must be in line with backlash adjustment and a little "Thumb Control" is always required. The arch of your casting technique is not the same as a spinner as you must maintain a large arch in your cast throwing heavy weights. Look at it this way you want a steady surge on the spool of your bait caster (the main cause of Bird nests). Bait Casters are not for everyone. I can throw 6oz (and heaver) with bait using a 12ft. rod all night long without a "bird nest". This was not learned quickly I have a masters degree in picking at bird nests.

 

[Cecil S.]

This isn't a fishing website.

Sooo....I assume you dont own a "Bait Caster" and you are a Spinney kind of guy....LOL

 

[Cecil S.]

This my latest project a mint condition Penn Squidder. A very "Old School" bait casting reel. There is no anti backlash control built into this gem. Anti backlash is done with a leather pad worn on your thumb. The 30lb. ande line will be replaced with braid and will sit on a 12ft. Casting rod.

 

[Skedaddle Shooter]

This my latest project a mint condition Penn Squidder. A very "Old School" bait casting reel. There is no anti backlash control built into this gem. Anti backlash is done with a leather pad worn on your thumb. The 30lb. ande line will be replaced with braid and will sit on a 12ft. Casting rod.

That’s mint!

 

[JFrank]

That’s mint!

I’ve got a 330 gti sitting here with the box if you know any one interested. I bought it new and only used it a few times for Halibut.
Jim

 

[AWS]

Back in the day (50s/60s) spinning reels allowed us to use very light lines(4-6#) to handle small light baits you couldn't cast easily. Casting an unweighted nightcrawler or 1/8 oz jig with a casting reel was a disaster so we finesse fished panfish, bass and walleye with spinning reels. Tossing larger baits spoons and top water was where the casting reels would shine. Now things have changed so much that spinning and casting are crossing over in to each other's territory although really light baits still go to the spinner and things like jerk baits seem easier to control with casting reels

 

[Mark W]

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Back in the day (50s/60s) spinning reels allowed us to use very light lines(4-6#) to handle small light baits you couldn't cast easily. Casting an unweighted nightcrawler or 1/8 oz jig with a casting reel was a disaster so we finesse fished panfish, bass and walleye with spinning reels. Tossing larger baits spoons and top water was where the casting reels would shine. Now things have changed so much that spinning and casting are crossing over in to each other's territory although really light baits still go to the spinner and things like jerk baits seem easier to control with casting reels
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I was recently reading about BFS or bass finesse system casting reels that are designed with low line capacity to work with light lines and lures. I haven’t tried one yet, but I plan too.