spinning for bass fishing?

[d-camarena]

I have always used baitcaster for heavy lures like jigs and frogs.

Last week i bought a heavy-fast big bear spinning rod and decided to try frogging with it. I put a 4000 stradic fk, 30lb power pro and a 17lb leader. Man that thing casts a mile, and i can give the frog really good action with the spinning rod. I ended up catching a nice 4 1/2lb bass to test the combo. Gotta say i loved it. I might be frogging with spinning gear more often. Oh and throwing jugs felt awesome too

 

[DogBone_384]

On April 11, 2016 at 11:55 AM, Fishes in trees said:

Believe it or don't, but some baits work better and cast better on spinning gear.  For the record, there is such a thing as MH and Heavy spinning gear.   I have a couple of  spinning rigs that, on occasion, I don't have any issues throwing baits into gnarly cover with, so it isn't just an action/power issue.

There is all kinds of gear out there and you get to pick & choose what kind you want to use.

X2 - that's half the fun, keeping the 'Monkey' out of your wallet!

[Dye99]

Having both is the trick. Normally when I go out I load the boat with 3 spinning reels ( wacky rig, shakey head, drop shot ) and 4 bait casters ( top water, cranks, texas rig and spinner bait )

 

The whole idea is not just to catch fish, its to have as much tackle has humanly possible.

This also works for firearms.

[new2BC4bass]

Wow!  Plenty of excellent posts.  I grew up with spinning.  Agree.  I had no problem with accuracy, but when you start at 6 years old with a spinning reel, it comes quickly.   My largest Smallmouth came on light spinning rod and an 1/8 oz. Roostertail.  When I got back into fishing after a 23 hiatus, I went all out for baitcast gear.  Like Darren and others, I also wanted to do light lures (1/8 oz. and less) with B/C reels.  Although fun, I am getting to the point, that my spinning gear is going to see more use as spinning is so much easier with the light stuff.  Haven't had one out in several years.

That 6'9" M-XF that Dan mentioned is definitely going to be one of them seeing more action as is my 6'9" MF jig and worm rod.

I am another who doesn't like throwing heavier lures on a spinning rod.  Guess the past 7 years of using b/c almost exclusively has made heavier lures feel awkward on a spinning rod.

I'm 100% with Dye.....you need as much fishing tackle....and firearms....as humanly possible. 

My largest bass was 7.2 pounds.  I don't think the gentleman posting the pic posted the one showing his 7 pound plus fish.

 

[Further North]

In my opinion, this is really a "horses for courses" kind of thing as well as a preference issue.  An angler should use what they have the most confidence in for the presentation that is catching fish that day.

There's lots of reasons to learn and try new things...but I don't hesitate to go back to something I have confidence in when I'm having a rough time...I'm determined to learn how to skip with a bait caster this year...but you can bet your last dollar that if I'm feeling frustrated or like I can have more fun going back to a spinning rod for the day...that's what you'll find me doing.

[hawgenvy]

I use mostly baitcasters. For throwing swimbaits and spinnerbaits in moderate cover I usually use 17 lb FC, which is pretty thick stuff for small spinning reels. Ditto for casting or pitching 50-65 lb braid into thick stuff or onto its surface to work a frog.

As far as accuracy, although I can aim a spinning rig as well as I can a BC, my thumb on the spool gives me better distance control with a BC. When I'm pitching a jig or creature into holes in the jungle, with my BC I can usually drop it in gently by slowing the toss with my thumb at the right time while slightly lifting back on the rod tip; and then I'll lower the tip and ease off my thumb to let the bait fall vertically on near total but not total slack. Then with my long heavy stick and strong line, if I'm lucky, I can hoist a big mama out of the green mess.

This is why, considering where we find the fish, south Florida bass fishermen tend to prefer bait casters.

[hawgenvy]

...and as far as finesse fishing, what has that got to do with the reel anyway? It's the light line and lighter rod action that does that trick, not the reel, right? If not, what is it I'm not getting?

[d-camarena]

Correct, in fact i use oversized spinning reels for most my rods. I used to use 2500 size, now i use 3000 and 4000. Line twist stays minimum and line casts further