Why Is Spinning Gear "funner"?

[Jdm219]

Hey guys! I was just wondering why it seems funner to catch fish on spinning gear. It kinda makes it seem like they actually can put up a fight. Regardless of size. The only fish I've caught on my BC that put up a decent fight was a walleye. But it seems like we just drag fish in using BC. Maybe its just me wanting a fight. I might have Salmon fever. Lol.

[tbone1993]

I think it has to do with the size of the fish. Ive caught tons of big bass on my casting gear and only feel strained if I am using a crankbait rod.  I think it has to do with the size and type of fish though. Hooking into a 20lb plus asian carp on my dobyns rod was a hell of a fight even with 15lb test. 

[mod479]

Is funner even a word? 

 

You're 2 setups are not created equal...lighter action spinning setup vs. your casting gear.

 

Many companies make stout spinning equipment. Example being saltwater gear. You could get a heavy action spinning rod + 40 sized reel + braid and "water ski" bass back to you the same way. All a matter of what you're more comfortable using.

 

The reverse is also true, they make finesse casting gear for lighter line and baits.

[Felix77]

I challenged my kids when they used the word "Funner" and what they said to me made me crack up.

 

"Funner is more fun than more fun."  

 

As for the post ... I don't know if it's "Funner" per-se.  I will tell you that my spinning setups are generally with light line (8lb Invizx) so I get anxious when I have a big bite on it.  Maybe that is where the "funner" part comes into play.  It's kicks the nerves into high gear.

[Jdm219]

Is funner even a word?

You're 2 setups are not created equal...lighter action spinning setup vs. your casting gear.

Many companies make stout spinning equipment. Example being saltwater gear. You could get a heavy action spinning rod + 40 sized reel + braid and "water ski" bass back to you the same way. All a matter of what you're more comfortable using.

The reverse is also true, they make finesse casting gear for lighter line and baits.

I believe it is a word because auto-correct didn't underline.

But back to the point. Spinning gear seems like more of a challenge to land a fish. Maybe it's just me. But I've caught salmon on BC and spinning, the spinning just seemed like it was more enjoyable. Just me though.

[Jdm219]

I challenged my kids when they used the word "Funner" and what they said to me made me crack up.

"Funner is more fun than more fun."

As for the post ... I don't know if it's "Funner" per-se. I will tell you that my spinning setups are generally with light line (8lb Invizx) so I get anxious when I have a big bite on it. Maybe that is where the "funner" part comes into play. It's kicks the nerves into high gear.

Exactly! I rather catch a fish on spinning gear. It's more enjoyable. But on a BC it's just dragging a fish in.

[mod479]

Exactly, that is your preference.  Spinning is more fun for me because like Felix, I run light lines and lighter action rods that require you to play the fish a bit longer. Just last night I got my first sturgeon ever and on spinning gear, my shakeyhead setup at that. 7lb sunline biwako fluorcarbon, had a ball bringing it back to shore.    

[MCS]

I will say, casting and even working a bait has become more enjoyable on a bait caster but I agree when a fish is on, I love controlling a fish with drag and the rod with spinning gear versus winching it in on a casting setup. 

[quanjig]

I'll go out on a limb and say its "more fun!"

[Jdm219]

Personally, they each have their own place when fishing. It all depends on my mood and what I'm throwing.

[Tywithay]

I just like to catch fish. Never noticed the rod.

[K_Mac]

I don't believe fishing with spinning gear is funner. I am of the opinion that a well balanced baitcaster in the proper power and action is more funner.

[Arv]

I just prefer fighting fish on lighter gear (when appropriate), casting or spinning. My new favorite combo is a DX 742c w/ a Lews TP. Catching a 1# bass on that set up is totally different than catching one on a heavy power rod. 

[0119]

For me it's 'funner'because it isn't restricted by lure weight requirements, wind conditions and is significantly more comfortable to use. With a more solid grip on the rod I only see spinning as being more capable of controlling fish and find less satisfaction with or need for casting tackle.

[Darren.]

Well, I guess I'm in the middle here.

 

I used to think catching a fish on spinning gear was "funner", but since I began using lighter casting setups (Chronarch 50e's on two MF rods), I've been enjoying them almost more than spinning. In fact today was the first day in a couple months I even took a spinning rod with me. And the only reason was really to cast tiny baits.

 

Caught a 4.1 pound sow off a downed tree today on my Chronarch 50e worm setup and man did she strip line! It was awesome, just as fun as on spinning gear.

[Jrob78]

Casting gear is way more funner for me.  I don't enjoy using spinning gear.

[Raul]

 

"Funner is more fun than more fun."  

 

 

 

I like that !

 

Archichipocludométricamente chidísmo, that´s what my son says when something is beyond cool.

[Diggy]

Its especially became more funner when I bought a gooder rod and reel setup.

[SirSnookalot]

I think it has to do with the size of the fish. Ive caught tons of big bass on my casting gear and only feel strained if I am using a crankbait rod.  I think it has to do with the size and type of fish though. Hooking into a 20lb plus asian carp on my dobyns rod was a hell of a fight even with 15lb test. 

Makes my hair hurt reading this.  I use nothing but spinning gear, have caught fish over 150# and have posted the pictures.  I routinely catch some of the most powerful fish imaginable on spinning gear, fish like permit, jacks, tarpon, amberjack, tuna and billfish, don't have a reel with anything heavier than 20# braid............cased closed on the size thing !

I can't think of any thing more fun than throwing a 1/4 or 1/2 oz bait into the surf on a medium spinning rod, hooking into a 30# jack or 40# tarpon and having to run that fish down on foot several hundred yards to avoid being spooled.  I guarantee that fish won't be landed in 60 seconds, any one up for that?  I live for this kind of action, not bad for a guy that's approaching being septuagenarian.

You'd be hard pressed to see any one using b/c gear down here, yeh spinning is more fun.

[John G]

You'd be hard pressed to see any one using b/c gear down here, yeh spinning is more fun.

I have thought about why this is and my conclusion is because that is what they see everyone else use. It's the same way around here to. If I go to the beach, there is a 99.9% chance that I will be the lone person using casting gear. Casting gear to most people is like an F-16 in 1941. They would know what is but not a clue as to how to use it.

[0119]

More like its because trying to throw a weightless live shrimp into a 20+mph head wind with a casting reel is stupid, besides working out the birds nest would take away from beer drinking time for them.  Most, a grand majority, of fishermen down here are not serious about angling enough to use casting.  But still its not the best tool for the job when your on a wind swept coast throwing near weightless baits/lures.

[John G]

  Most, a grand majority, of fishermen down here are not serious about angling enough to use casting. 

True! Most people that I see are using whatever really old spinning outfit or a cheapie that they got at WalMart

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Just because a baitcast reel is capable of winching fish in doesn't mean you have to. The rod should always be the primary fish fighting piece of equipment. Overly heavy tackle for any target species takes some of the fun and sport out of catching whether it's casting, spinning or fly tackle

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Its especially became more funner when I bought a gooder rod and reel setup.

I think you mean "more gooder" you're welcome

[Jdm219]

Makes my hair hurt reading this. I use nothing but spinning gear, have caught fish over 150# and have posted the pictures. I routinely catch some of the most powerful fish imaginable on spinning gear, fish like permit, jacks, tarpon, amberjack, tuna and billfish, don't have a reel with anything heavier than 20# braid............cased closed on the size thing !

I can't think of any thing more fun than throwing a 1/4 or 1/2 oz bait into the surf on a medium spinning rod, hooking into a 30# jack or 40# tarpon and having to run that fish down on foot several hundred yards to avoid being spooled. I guarantee that fish won't be landed in 60 seconds, any one up for that? I live for this kind of action, not bad for a guy that's approaching being septuagenarian.

You'd be hard pressed to see any one using b/c gear down here, yeh spinning is more fun.

I use a medium rod at all time. 30# pp on the BC and 15 or 20# on the spinning. So I'm not using heavy gear. It's somewhat light compared to some people here.