Do You Really Need A Spinning Setup?

[Dominic W. Tenent]

Hey everyone,

I have been thinking about gettin a spinning setup, but don't know if I really need one. I was thinking that I would use it for drop shots and throwing weightless worms like flukes. Need some feedback here. I have was thinking of getting a Quantum EXO Spinning reel with a Falcon or Quantum Tour Editiion Grigsby rod.

Thanks

Dwtenent

[BFG79]

yes! its very important for those tough times when you need to use light line and light baits. a spinning set up is so much easier to cast light lures than a baitcaster. i also like using a spinning set up for senkos in open water so you can prevent birds nests that you would get with a casting reel when the senko flies off (it will happen).

[tomustang]

If you don't put yourself in the sitution of using a spinning setup then no you don't need to. You don't need to use every technique or run into a surrounding where it's optimal.

[JunkYard814]

Although I prefer throwing crankbaits and spinnerbaits, most of my bass come on weightless soft plastics. I'm guessing you've never tried throwing a weightless worm on casting gear.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Although I prefer throwing crankbaits and spinnerbaits, most of my bass come on weightless soft plastics. I'm guessing you've never tried throwing a weightless worm on casting gear.

I do it all the time. No problem if you use the appropriate gear for it.

As to the OP, I've got one remaining bass spinning setup. I don't use it too often, anymore though. But when it does get used, I'm reminded of why I kept it. You don't "need" one, but there are times when it is a nice tool to have.

[hookingem]

Although I prefer throwing crankbaits and spinnerbaits, most of my bass come on weightless soft plastics. I'm guessing you've never tried throwing a weightless worm on casting gear.

50e with 8# flouro no problems.

[BASSclary]

I do it all the time. No problem if you use the appropriate gear for it.

As to the OP, I've got one remaining bass spinning setup. I don't use it too often, anymore though. But when it does get used, I'm reminded of why I kept it. You don't "need" one, but there are times when it is a nice tool to have.

This is very VERY well said

[outdoorsman110]

This is very VERY well said

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[smalljaw67]

While I like to have a spinning set up it really isn't neccessary with the casting reels that are available. Shimano has the 50 size reels and Diawa has the Pixy, and you can probably use the Abu MGX too as all these are considered finesse casting reels because they work well with light lures and they have shallow spools for light line and quick start up for throwing light lures, the downside is they will cost you a pretty penny. If you got the cash and you don't want a spinning outfit then there are options available but for myself, well I just can't imagine me working a small shaky head or drop shot without my spinning outfit.

[Mike__D]

While I like to have a spinning set up it really isn't neccessary with the casting reels that are available. Shimano has the 50 size reels and Diawa has the Pixy, and you can probably use the Abu MGX too as all these are considered finesse casting reels because they work well with light lures and they have shallow spools for light line and quick start up for throwing light lures, the downside is they will cost you a pretty penny. If you got the cash and you don't want a spinning outfit then there are options available but for myself, well I just can't imagine me working a small shaky head or drop shot without my spinning outfit.

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Mike D

[bigbassctchr101]

I agree with most of these guys. I have only one that stays in the boat. I rarely bring it out, but it does have its time and place. Mine has braid with a mono leader, in the days in early spring with the winds roaring I can still get a cast out and I'm able to work small topwaters with long casts. I'll occasionally switch the line in the winter and throw jerkbaits on it when my wrist can't handle that action on a baitcaster.

Shaky heads- flukes- weightless stuff I use a baitcaster with. I'll often go several seasons and never use the spinning rod except in the winter though. You could probably get by without it in most cases, but if you can afford it and have the room for it, there is no reason not to have one.

[roadwarrior]

Spinning tackle is the better choice when fishing light line, weightless soft plastics

and especially for those targeting smallmouth bass. The drag system is far superior

when quick spurts come into play. Smallmouth almost always surge when they see

the boat which makes a smooth drag with quick release so important.

[Capt.Bob]

You don't need one and you can throw weightless plastics with a baitcaster, but I will guarantee you with light line4 and 6 pound diameter and weightless, I'll throw 2 times as far and more accurate than anyone with the same weightless lure and a baitcast setup. After all, when I do use a spinning reel it is usually finesse fishing and I need long cast and light line, to get the spooky fish that won't hit close to the boat, and light line to keep from spooking them. So no you really don't need one, it just depends how successful you want to be in all circumstances.

I throw a lot of light tubes when Smallmouth fishing and that would be one application , I would never use a baitcaster for. I also prefer a spinning rod when fishing deep with light line and live bait harnesses for Walleye. Like many have said before, you really need both or you just cant be as proficient, using only one type, regardless what it is. I would never use a spinning rod to fish heavy cover with big jigs and plastics for the same reason, it is just much more efficient with a baitcaster.

[SirSnookalot]

I look at if from the other side of the fence, do I need a b/c and the answer comes up no every time. I can pin point my lures where ever I want, and no problem pulling fish out of heavy cover. I can catch bluegill to sailfish with spinning gear. I find a well matched spinning rod and reel more comfortable to fish with, even smaller fish seem like the battles are more epic, than winching them in with a b/c. Of course you need a spinning outfit.

[Sam]

Yes you need a spinning setup.

You need both baitcaster and spinning rigs as part of your arsnal.

Read about flipping, pitching and finesse fishing using a spinning rig and check out YouTube for videos on spinning tackle.

I caught six bass (largest 3.5 pounds) and a 10 pound snakehead on spinning tackle on the Potomac River this past Sunday and it was a blast fighting them on the 8 pound flourocarbon line.

Learn all you can about spinning tackle and how you can use it to your advantage.

[Bluebasser86]

I wouldn't go fishing without one. I could fish most of the techniques I use my spinning rods for with a casting rod but it wouldn't be the same. I couldn't make a shakeyhead do the same as it does with my spinning gear, couldn't skip a tube or senko as far under a dock as I do on spinning gear, a drop shot just wouldn't dance like it does on spinning gear. I couldn't imagine trying to cast a split shot rig or a Ned rig on casting gear, not very far anyways.

Do you need one? No. Should you have at least one if you're seriously bass fishing? Yes.