Baitcaster graphite frame vs aluminum?

[It's a toad]

I was curious to know if there is any advantages on an aluminum frame over a graphite Vice versa. Also which one you prefer if any 

[A-Jay]

Aluminum & Magnesium Frames routinely deliver serious cranking power, they also provide the rigidity and durability to stand up to season after season of use -  

Graphite frames these days are Lighter and more advanced than ever before, they are greatly reduce in overall weight, while still maintaining incredible rigidity and strength.  This material is impervious to rust, making it a great choice for fishing saltwater or brackish water.

So there are pros & con's for both including price point.  

Only you can decide what's best for you & your fishing.

I have & use both

A-Jay

 

[Raul]

I have only owned one graphite framed BC, my very first one indeed, a Silstar Starlite I, one day it slipped from my hands and fell waist high to the floor, the reel foot broke ..... NEVER AGAIN I WILL PURCHASE A GRAPHITE FRAME REEL.

[crypt]

18 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Aluminum & Magnesium Frames routinely deliver serious cranking power, they also provide the rigidity and durability to stand up to season after season of use -  

Graphite frames these days are Lighter and more advanced than ever before, they are greatly reduce in overall weight, while still maintaining incredible rigidity and strength.  This material is impervious to rust, making it a great choice for fishing saltwater or brackish water.

So there are pros & con's for both including price point.  

Only you can decide what's best for you & your fishing.

I have & use both

A-Jay

 

this in a nutshell is all you need.......

[Josh Smith]

I use metal frames.

 

I do own and use one graphite-framed reel, an Abu Garcia EON 3600. I actually enjoy that little thing. It's smooth and, after I rebuilt it, works perfectly.

 

I do keep it relegated to lighter use on a M/F rod. Believe it's setting in my bedroom rod stand set up for weightless whacky rigs. I generally use it for things other people use spinning reels for.

 

That said, I have no illusions about its graphite frame. It is by far the lightest baitcasting setup I have, but it'll warp if I hook into anything huge, and I'd never use it for heavy cranking.

 

Josh

[It's a toad]

4 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Aluminum & Magnesium Frames routinely deliver serious cranking power, they also provide the rigidity and durability to stand up to season after season of use -  

Graphite frames these days are Lighter and more advanced than ever before, they are greatly reduce in overall weight, while still maintaining incredible rigidity and strength.  This material is impervious to rust, making it a great choice for fishing saltwater or brackish water.

So there are pros & con's for both including price point.  

Only you can decide what's best for you & your fishing.

I have & use both

A-Jay

 

Sounds like only the good to me haha