I Hate My Spinning Gear

[BrianSnat]

I find so many people prefer bc over spinning. I have always thought that spinning was easier but for some it is not. I love both styles if you use a spinning reel long enough you can cast just as accurate with one as you can a bc in my opinion! I have learned to cast it and then use your other hand to cup around the line as it comes out then close the bail when you are where you want to be. It is easier to show than tell but this may help others with their accuracy with a spinning setup!

I used the other hand method at one time. Over the years I learned to control the line with my forefinger. I keep it out of the way but if the cast looks like it will go too long I bring the forefinger closer to the spool to increase friction. If it looks like I may be headed right for the shore, a dock or an overhanging branch the forefinger comes down on edge of the spool and stops the lure dead. Using this method I'm very accurate with my distance.

Not including my fly rods, all of my freshwater reels are spinning reels. I do have a cheap baitcaster on my ice fishing rod and I'm thinking of picking up a baitcasting outfit just to see why most bass fishermen seem to prefer them, but I've been using spinning gear for over 40 years and I don't think it's hurt my catch at all.