Spinning Or Casting

[spotted bass]

Should I go Spinning or Casting?  I am just learning to use a casting rod, but for a good spinning or a good baitcaster it is about the same price.  I use everything, but primarily soft plastics.  I fish in both lakes, rivers, and ponds when possible and just fished my first tournament (8th).

 

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[Felix77]

Use what you have confidence in during the tournaments.  (Assume spinning)  Master the baitcaster and then bring both.

[Darren.]

Really up to you. I fish both, no tournaments, though.

 

Would say my primary is spinning, secondary is baitcasting. As well, my primary fishing method is soft plastics.

[TNBassin']

If you get a bait cast reel, make sure it has centrifugal or a dual braking system. Most user friendly that way.

[BassinLou]

Ultimately, its your call. However if you are fishing tournaments already you should get well acquainted with a b/c. They excel in certain applications over a spinner. JMHO.

[spotted bass]

Thanks!  Any thoughts on which reel (spinning or baitcasting) I should get?

 

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[OkobojiEagle]

Pretty hard to have a successful round of golf without both woods and irons...

 

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[motodmast]

Thanks! Any thoughts on which reel (spinning or baitcasting) I should get?

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How much money are you looking to spend? Then we can give you some ideas from there!

[fl_bass]

It's probably easier to cast with a spinning real but I find the accuracy to be not as good. Baitcasters allow you to cast more often but it's a skill you have to work with. Starting I would say spinning but eventually you will want both.

[spotted bass]

How much money are you looking to spend? Then we can give you some ideas from there!

Up to 150 for the reel.

[georgeyew]

After using a baitcaster for a while, I think that I have decided to switch back to spinning for all of my fishing. I just spent 3 days fishing (switching back and forth between the 2) and have found that there is nothing that I cannot do with a spinning reel. I like that I can switch from a weightless lure to a 3/4 oz jig without having to use a different rod. The only trade off is the line loops/twists that I get with the spinning reel, but that will be a non-issue when I switch to braid. I do have to admit that the baitcaster looks cooler, but for me function/convenience trumps looks.

[flyfisher]

I think you can get more bang for your buck in a spinning set up than a casting. You can get an excellent spinning reel for $75-80 where a baitcaster you are looking at at least the $100 range. I currently use 2-3 spinning rods and 3 baitcasters depending on where and what techniques i am using.

 

I find the baitcasters to be a little more technique specific than a spinning setup and if you throw a lot of crankbaits casting gear is the way to go.