Why Are Spinning Rods Mostly Used For Finesse?

[SirSnookalot]

I'n not so sure I understand why a B/C has more " power".  If it's drag a 2500 stradic has 15# max, not that it should be set that tight, I notice b/c of similar size have less.  Looking at a b/c, the distance from the fulcrum is much shorter than it is on a spinner, to me a spinner would have more cranking leverage.  Also many of the spinners have a larger paddle instead of 2 tiny knobs, I see an advantage to spinning there too.  Accuracy is up to the user, I've been using spinning for 60 years, I can put a lure where ever I want.  I catch plenty of fish 15# +, if one has ever caught a jack crevelle that size you know no bass can compare to them, these are caught on 2000 or 3000 reels., my opinion an edge to spinning there.  I don't change hands with spinning, I'm always in " strike" position, advantage spinning.  Not only do spinning set ups cast light lures, a crappie jig is one of the most prolific lures in inshore fishing, they can be cast on spinning, don't think too many b/c will handle anything that light.  On the other side a small 8' surf rod can fling a 3 oz lure into the stratosphere, yet a 1/2 oz bait presents no problem fishing the swash, advantage spinning.  Big fish on the line, I don't mean 20 or 30#, I'm talking 50- 100#, a conventional can twist in your hands especially when puling up then reeling down, with the reel on the bottom of the rod that doesn't happen with a spinner, done that one many many times, my opinion advantage spinning again.  Shimano terez rods offer an entire line of spinning for larger fish.  

??? why do people even own a b/c any more??............lol

[Raul]

I'n not so sure I understand why a B/C has more " power".  

 

Cuz you feel really macho with baitcasting !

 

Machos got more power.

[Dyerbassman]

I want to know where you found a Sellus for $20?!?!?!? That's a steal!

[Wbeadlescomb]

Local store clearancing them out

[J Francho]

Personally, I find a caster easier for heavier baits. Spinning has a sling shot effect, and I don't like the pressure if the line on my index finger from heavier baits. Easier for me to use my thumb on a caster spool.

[SirSnookalot]

Personally, I find a caster easier for heavier baits. Spinning has a sling shot effect, and I don't like the pressure if the line on my index finger from heavier baits. Easier for me to use my thumb on a caster spool.

This is quite true, pretty common practice to overload our rods here, my finger sometimes can be a little sore.

[Andrew J.D. Moore]

I like using bait casters as I do alot of kayak fishing and I find that spinning reels tend to hit my leg/ side of kayak alot because it hangs bellow the rod where as bait casters hang above. When Im standing it's not an issue but sitting and using spinning is annoying for me.

[J Francho]

[jimmyjoe]

 ditto

[king fisher]

In the early seventies, bait caster became popular, because Abu Garcia came out with the Ambassador line of reels.  Most level wind reels before Ambassadors the handle would turn backwards at the same time the line went out.  Making backlash way more of a problem than reels that disengaged the reel handle.

      The spinning reels made at that time didn't have a bearing in the roller on the bail, most didn't even have a roller. The line simply slid on a shallow spot on the bail.  When a fish would make a hard run, there was a lag time between line pulling straight down the rod being transferred, to pulling on the reel spool.  A bait caster, had the advantage of the line pulling directly off the spool, not at a right angle.  The drags on spinning reels at that time were also very poor.  I can remember having to set the drag so loose on a spinning reel, the line would want to go out while I was reeling, but wouldn't go out fast enough when a fish made a run.  Line would get twisted reeling with drag slipping, and a hard run by a fish would break the line if I tightened the drag to avoid this problem.

     The big advantage a level wind reel had was the ability to use heavy line.  Spinning reels didn't cast line over 10 pound test very well.  Bass anglers started fishing weedless baits in thick cover and discovered being able to use heavy line had a big advantage.  Add to that dependable drags, reels that after a bit of practice could be cast without back lashing, and the bait caster became king .  Spinning reels became the norm for novice anglers, and light line techniques. 

     Using spinning reels for all species of fish have changed drastically since then.  The drags now are as good as any bait caster, they put bearings in the roller so there is no delay in transmitting the ninety degree force directly to the spool, and super braid lines make it practical to cast heavy line on even the smallest spinning reels.  Spinning reels are now commonly used for almost all saltwater species, and techniques.  Any bass fishing method can be mastered with a spinning rod as easily as a bait caster.  I like many bass fishermen, use spinning gear for light line techniques, and bait casters for most of my fishing.  This is only because of personal preference, not because a bait caster is superior in any way.

[RoLo]

 

Spinning gear is highly versatile, which can be used from bluegill sunfish to bluefiin tuna.

With respect to ultralight lures, spinning gear gets the nod,

because it's easier to peel line from a fixed spool, than to rotate a revolving drum. 

 

Roger