Spinning or Bait Caster?

[Angry John]

1 hour ago, Darren. said:

 

Safe to say that most bass fisherfolk like a 2500

size reel. Me, I prefer a 1000 size. I like small and

light reels and have zero issues bringing in bass.

6.6# bass in my avatar was caught in a thick brush

field with a 1000 on a 5'9" M rod...

 

Closest president to a 1000 is a 20, I believe, then

the 25 series.

There is one major factor to consider when choosing a spinning reel IMO.  Are you going to fish a lot of strait fluorocarbon.  The arbor size on the 2500/3000 sized reels makes dealing with fluorocarbon much easier.  If your in the braid camp like most of us then weight of the reel and matching up your drag needs seem to be the most important.  I like 2000 sized reels because they weigh less, still have a good drag, and I can find great deals on 2000's.  I picked up a NIB 2000 certate for $210 and I would never even dream of finding that reel in a 2500 for that price.  Going casting on super light baits can be done but it is way more expensive to accomplish the same goal.  The alphas air, pixy, and any of the sol/alphas with the aftermarket zonda spool can cast very light weights, but the cost for entry is easily over 300 just for the reel.  For practical fishing the spinning reel is the right choice less than 1/4oz.

http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3438

[J Francho]

I don't get a new rod until I'm fishing, and think to myself, "If I only had a [insert rod] for this."  Often, what need is just a duplicate of what I already have, though I have most bases covered at this point. 

[d-camarena]

Lol this gonna turn into a "baitcaster makes me more macho" thread. Theres nothing wrong with using spinning gear guys. I use it all the time. Infact i prefer spinning for most situations. Sure some guys might give you a hard time at the bass clubs but the bass really dont care what reel it tied on the line... Go on

[RoLo]

In saltwater, I've always used conventional casting tackle as well as spinning gear.

In freshwater though, I clung strictly to spinning tackle for decades.

I was told that a hammer is used to drive a nail, not a screwdriver. but was having too much fun to pay attention.

For those who recall: SirSnookalot, LowBudgetHooker & Fish Chris are all spinning purists.

Today I use a fairly equal amount of both gear, but rest assured, many of the spinning blanks

I use have more backbone than the average casting blank.

 

In the final analysis, it's a decision that only you can make, I love'em both.

 

Roger

[LBASS01]

It all depends on the situation, conditions, lures, etc.  I prefer casting for crankbaits, but I'll use spinning or casting when using soft plastics.  All depends on the situation.  

[J Francho]

I let line diameter determine which to use.  Anything over 8# size mono, I use casting gear.  Below that, spinning gear.  You're not going to throw 1/4 oz. crankbait on casting gear with 12-15# mono or fluoro, and likewise, it isn't likely you'll be throwing a 2+ oz. punch rig on 6# mono or fluoro.

[Angry John]

if I had that budget I would be buying this reel,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-Tierra-2500-Spinning-Reel-w-Spare-Spool-New-condition-Never-fished-/182437279176?hash=item2a7a1bf5c8:g:LIkAAOSw5cNYjP9a

[soflabasser]

My personal preference is to use spinning combos over baitcasting combos, even though I can easily cast with a baitcaster( I can cast with a 4/0 Penn Senator, which is much harder to cast than a bass baitcaster).I have caught all my trophy bass on spinning combos, and use these spinning combos for inshore saltwater fishing with no problems whatsoever. I often fish with big lures with these spinning combos(both in freshwater and saltwater), so saying spinning gear is not strong enough is incorrect and does not apply to all spinning combos.With that said, choose whatever combo makes you happy since in the end of the day its going to be you that is going to be fishing your gear, not someone else.

[Fishes in trees]

These days it seems like my fishing is 80/20.   80% of the time I've got a bait caster in my hand, but that is as much of a function of where & how I'm fishing more than personal preference.  My first "high dollar" fishing rod was a spinning rod.  In 1981 I spent $150 on a Fenwick HMG spinning rod - 5'9" - custom handle - Medium tending toward MH with an extra fast tip.  Over the years since then, "high dollar" has become average and I get 1 or 2 or 3 new rods most years.  I am sensitive to "bargains".   If I find one I will generally buy it.   I got 4 at the recent Academy close outs and I've got a total of $90 in those rods.    3 of them are upgrades and made the traveling team - one is being held back as trade bait.   I have a buddy who makes jigs and we have to finalize how many jigs he will make me before he gets the rod.

Back to the subject  when I get a new rod, I am looking to fill a specific niche and so I get the rod that will best fill that niche.  I passed dual and triple rods a long time ago.   The only time I have to think about that now is those rare times when I'm fishing out of some one else's boat.

[AustinHellickson]

Now another quick question... What are the advantages for u to use a spinning order over bait caster? Vise versa 

I think the rod I'm getting next is spinning rod for plastics and finesse stuff 

[dwh4784]

For me, the advantages would be casting distance and the ability to cast lighter line and lures. When fishing open, clear water I almost always use spinning gear.

[fluna]

I use spinning gear(have 2 seperate set ups) on lures that weigh less than 3/8 oz and baitcasting gear for all of my 1/2 oz lures like spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and lipless cranks etc.