A friend that I fish with occasionally thinks that because of the way a spinning rod is made, with the guides and reel below the rod, that he has a better feel for strike detection with a spinning rod. According to his theory, baitcasting, with reel and guides above the rod is a little less sensitive. There are other factors as well. Line size/ type, overall weight of rod/ reel etc. I told him I think strike detection is all about a fisherman's skill level, regardless of what rod type is used. Some folks are just better at it. In your own fishing, do you think you detect light strikes better with a spinning rod or a baitcasting rod? Do you think that the type of rod makes a difference as far as feeling light strikes?
