I have both those rods and when you get into the 1/4-3/8 oz range you go with ML. It fishes like a lot of medium power spinning rods IMO. When you want to throw 1/16th oz hair jigs, 3/32 oz Neds... go with the Light. Anything in between like 1/8 oz would work on either rod...
Ole Man, interesting thread. I've been through the transformation to both spinning and baitcasting reels myself. After a couple wrist surgeries I had to switch from holding a spinning reel in my right hand, to a baitcaster I hold in my left. Now I freely switch back and forth...
Two things mentioned above are spot on. First, don't put your index finger on the trigger (unless you are actually casting). The rod will feel top heavy and tip heavy and very awkward when feeling bites, setting the hook, and reeling in a fish. Learn to "palm" the reel. You may even want to place your index finger just under the front of the reel to really be able to set the hook well (Check out video or the TV Show "Facts of Fishing" - host Dave Mercer holds his baitcaster this way almost exclusively). Experiment with the feel. Palming/gripping the reel this way will create not only a better grip but much better balance in terms of center of gravity, tip weight, etc.
Second, practice.... time on the water is key. After my injury and surgery I had to switch not only exclusively to a baitcaster for awhile, but to use my left hand for the mouse on my computer, left handed to brush my teeth, etc. It was out of necessity but forced me to change. Yes, it took time - about 60 days of every day use on my mouse alone! But it can be done. Force yourself to become a more versatile fisherman and it will pay off.
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