Mainebass1984 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 When drop shotting 6 or 8 lb flouro should I be using a spinning rod or baitcaster.. and why ? Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 Spinning, I won't throw line that light on a baitcaster for reason like the line digging in and its harder to manage... I will use 30lb braid though and that's 8lb diameter I believe... EDIT: it is all preference though, like Raul said use what your comfortable with.... Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 You can use either. But most would probably use spinning dropshotting. Why, personal preference more then anything and spinning lets you use lighter baits. But I have dropshotted with both on 8lb, 6lb I would stick with spinning. Quote
Super User Raul Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 Use with what you feel most comfortable. Quote
Heron Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Spinning or baitcasting? Hah, I once used a drop shot with the line tied to the end of a long stick. Worked ok. Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 I have been using it on my spinning rod. I was told to use it on a baitcaster by another fisherman and wanted to hear everybodies input. Quote
Heron Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 I have been using it on my spinning rod. I was told to use it on a baitcaster by another fisherman and wanted to hear everybodies input. Honestly, between the two, I prefer to use it on a spinning rod. Quote
Super User Raul Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 I have been using it on my spinning rod. I was told to use it on a baitcaster by another fisherman and wanted to hear everybodies input. For me it´s the same thing to fish with one or the other, that´s why I say use with what you feel most comfortable, there´s no "right" or "wrong" in this situation. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 I can and do use both, a Shimano 50/51 is a good reel for it... I have thrown 6 to 8 on about every baitcaster I ever owned..... I prefer spinning, but it works both ways.... For Drop rigs, also depends on if it's really light work or 1/2 & up rigs, I assume you refer to light, what weight you using? Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 I can and do use both, a Shimano 50/51 is a good reel for it... I have thrown 6 to 8 on about every baitcaster I ever owned..... I prefer spinning, but it works both ways.... For Drop rigs, also depends on if it's really light work or 1/2 & up rigs, I assume you refer to light, what weight you using? Usually 1/8 to 1/4 ounce Quote
Heron Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 For me it´s the same thing to fish with one or the other, that´s why I say use with what you feel most comfortable, there´s no "right" or "wrong" in this situation. Agreed, no right or wrong way. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 Yea, I think you use spinning, I like spinning gear, That would be a better fit with 1/8 and 3/16 even a1/16 oz. drop rigs.... Quote
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