Spinning Vs Baitcasting

[Sp032o]

Hello everybody. I am looking into getting a new rod, and I am deciding between a spinning rod or a baitcaster. I want the rod to be my only rod, so what do you think would be more versatile and catch more fish year round if it was the only rod I had? Once you decide spinning or baitcasting, please tell me a good all around gear ratio and rod length and power to choose for that rod. Thank you, your comments really help me out.

[new2BC4bass]

No rod can do it all.  A 6'6" to 7" MF or MHF will be the most versatile depending on the weights you want to throw.  i would suggest a spinning rod.

 

What is your budget? You can spend less than $40 on a rod (Berkley) or more than $600 (Megabass).  Reels run the same price gauntlet.

 

EDIT:  I see you already have a "one rod" thread.  Answers to both threads should be about the same.  Also welcome to the fishing world.  It can be tons of fun, and at times frustrating.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

7' medium power fast action spinning rod, 3000 size spinning reel (6:1), 10 lb braid.

[LMB KING]

The most versatile gear outfit is a spinning combo.

[Darren.]

You want to go spinning, IMO, for ease. E

 

6'6" probably most popular length. Go with M or MH.

 

Reel size, most would pick a 2500 size spinning reel for bass fishing. I actually prefer 1000 size (smaller).

[BassinLou]

Hello everybody. I am looking into getting a new rod, and I am deciding between a spinning rod or a baitcaster. I want the rod to be my only rod, so what do you think would be more versatile and catch more fish year round if it was the only rod I had? Once you decide spinning or baitcasting, please tell me a good all around gear ratio and rod length and power to choose for that rod. Thank you, your comments really help me out.

Few questions. Out of the 2 outfits which one are you most proficient on? Your budget? What do you mostly throw? Answer that and your answers will be more specific.

[Catch and Grease]

I'd say a baitcasting combo....

A 6.4 casting reel on a MH fast action rod is pretty versatile. But you can't go wrong with spinning or casting, it comes down with what you want and how you want to fish em.

[MikeA57]

Being new to the sport (from what I gather from the other replies) I think a spinning rig would be best. You don't have to worry about learning how not to backlash with it as compared to a baitcaster. Start out with a medium rod, fast tip no less that 6' 6" and don't skimp too lightly on a reel. I asked for suggestions for a spinning reel here a few weeks ago and everyone suggested the Pflueger President which costs around $60. I love it (I got the 6935 model.)

 

Also, don't discount a rod from a yard sale. You never know what you might find, but go early. Fishing stuff usually sells at first light!

[SirSnookalot]

Spin or b/c is choice only for you to make.  I would pay little attention to ratio for spinning, most of the small ones are in the 6 range anyway but IPT is more important.   Even so not always when using spinning is one using a constant retrieve, so much is pausing and twitching, jigging or moving a bait slowly on the bottom.  There are times when IPT will play a factor, if that were the case I'd have more than 1 outfit.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The point has been made that no one rod will do everything, so you need to compromise. Which way to go depends on the techniques, baits and cover you fish MOST often. If you do more finesse and open water/light cover I'd lean toward a Med/F spinning. On the heavier side, a MH/F casting setup is pretty versatile. I find it easier and less expensive to throw heavier tackle on spinning rigs than to go too light with casting tackle.