Which Is Better Spinning Reels Or Bait Casting Reels??

[Ratherbfishing]

For more accurate casting and when lures are heavier and/or have more "pull" or resistance to them (spinnerbaits, deep-divers, etc.) and when more horsing is required (slop, heavy cover, etc.), I'll generally go with a bait casting outfit. But when a "lighter touch" is called for or when I'm fishing the river (in current), I'll choose a spinning outfit. If I'm casting into cover where the fish are holding tight to that cover and I want to bait to fall vertically (and not swing back toward me), I definitely prefer a spinning rod.

[the reel ess]

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As far as the spin vs. cast, agree that no one fishing method is better than the other. Try them all and get to know their good and bad qualities. Kinda like...

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[NathanW]

If you are a bank fisherman I would say that a spinning rod is more versatile and likely a better choice. If you are a boat guy you should prefer casting gear up until the point that it is counterproductive (e.g. light lures, skipping, deep water).

 

When boat guys deny or are unsure of the advantages of casting gear it is a pretty obvious tell that their skillset is very narrow, very weak or both. Don't take this the wrong way as guys with a narrow skillset can still catch a lot of fish and have fun. Just they will have glaring weaknesses that they are probably unaware of which is perfectly acceptable if they are just having fun but inexcusable if they are trying to become more versatile.

[bigbill]

Spinning reels vs casting reels.

Spinning setups I can cast lighter weight, smaller baits.

Distance wise I can cast farther than a baitcaster. To me the larger circle diameter on the spinning reel handle to me is awkward to burn spinnerbaits.

Casting set ups I can reel a CRANKBAIT on a more even speed and burn a spinnerbait at a more even speed. But I can't cast smaller lighter baits. The casting setup seems stronger to pull up any size bass that's buried in the weeds with the heavier line test.

Each type of reel has its limits on line test. We can't really get the most performance using a heavier test line that's past the capabilities of the spools because of the tightness of the wrap.

I guess each has its pro's and con's.