Ned rig with a baitcaster

[Mjmj]

I want to thank everyone for your replies. I have used spinning rods for my neds. The whole reason I want to use a baitcaster ( even though it's gonna cost slot more) is for the accuracy when I cast. I Don't want to stir up any debates, I'm just way more accurate with a baitcaster!

[Jrob78]

5 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

So converted to oz. for those of us use to thinking that way, then I should have no trouble casting a 1/16 head and TRD Worm as it weighs a bit more than the 3/16 oz. Shad Raps I can cast a pretty good distance on several rod/reel combos.  Always provided the 3/16 oz. Shad Rap in fact weighs 3/16 oz. and not something heavier.

Should work fine, especially since a ned set up is much more aerodynamic than a Shad Rap.

[Lyman X]

If I could throw it on a baitcaster, why would I want to? Much better suited to spinning.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Many people choose/have a favorite technique that to them is the most fun. Some buy hundreds of jigs and that is their favorite thing to fish. Others its spinnerbaits and they will throw them all day long. Many go UL only not using over 4# line for their fishing.  Along those lines to some anglers their niche is to throw lightweight baits on a baitcaster. To them its a very fun fulfilling challenging way to fish. And going by the premise of using short 25-30 foot casts as stated by Ned shouldnt be an issue with using bc to present a ned rig, the fish dont know spinning from casting. So no legitimate reason for one angler to mock belittle(which has happened on this subject) another on their choice of equipment they choose pay to use.

[Angry John]

I would look at an alphas or core and a 2 power or ml rod.  No need for a z pride or even a zonda spool.  Run 6lb line or braid to flouro and go.  Brand new your looking 400ish

[OCdockskipper]

5 hours ago, QUAKEnSHAKE said:

...So no legitimate reason for one angler to mock belittle(which has happened on this subject) another on their choice of equipment they choose pay to use.

 

In case this comment was aimed at my response to the OP, I believe you may have misinterpreted my post.  I was neither mocking nor belittling anyone for choosing to use baitcasting gear to fish a Ned rig.  Rather, I was giving some extreme examples of situations where a goal could be achieved using a tool not designed for that particular purpose.  Just because you can use a tool to do a job doesn't mean that you should.  If you want to use that tool, go ahead, but don't delude yourself into thinking it is the best tool for the job just because you are using it.

 

The OP was obviously interested in feedback, otherwise he never would have asked the question.  It makes no difference to me how he chooses to fish a Ned rig, I was just answering his question in a way to make him think.  Telling him what he may want to hear (that there is no difference between using spinning versus baitcasting) does him no good and is actually condescending.

[tander]

Before the Ned rig became popular, I never used spinning equipment. Now I used it for over a year, I am just as accurate with spinning gear as I am with baitcasting gear. It just takes using it regularly.