Baitcaster v. Spinning

[KWM]

I just got my first baitcaster, and I don't like it as much as my spinning.  I fish for the most part soft plastics, so spinning suits me the most.  I am still learning to cast it.  I am still on the newbie lob.  I just want to know if I'm the only one on here that loves spinning more than baitcasting.

[deep]

I love spinning rigs. But for lures weighing more than 0.5 oz - deep divers, big spinnerbaits or topwaters, swimbaits, I use the baitcasters.

[MFBAB]

Prefer baitcaster but I use some spinning tackle when I have to, lighter lures and lines require it. 

[grimlin]

Nope you ain't the only one...I love my spinning rigs.More than my baitcasters

I can cast baitcasters just fine,but I still prefer spinning.I think it's because I'm a light finesse fisherman.

They are all tools to me and have their time and place.

[aceman387]

All spinning for me also.

[Raul]

I love both, how about that ? 

[islandbass]

You're definitely not the only one. I would view the reel types as tools and both reels can handle many applications equally well, there will be a few in which one can be more convenient to use over the other. Therefore it behooves the angler to be skilled (not requires) with both.

A third option of neither or no preference. That would be my choice.For me, it depends on what I am fishing. I like both types very much. However, bottom line is preference.

Hang in there. In no time, you are going to wonder what took you so long to give bc reels a try.

[skunked_again]

i struggle casting spinning gear with accuracy. im about 98% baitcasting.

[Quitlimpin]

i struggle casting spinning gear with accuracy. im about 98% baitcasting.

Exactly this. Only time I bust out the spinning gear is for crappie jigs

[K_Mac]

I could get by with either. I use both. For lighter stuff I use spinning, everything else baitcast. Use what you like-it's all good. 8-)

[Stasher1]

Definitely spinning for me. I've actually gotten rid of all but one of my baitcasters, and that one is on a dedicated spinnerbait/lipless crank rod.

I can (and do) cover all other other lures and techniques with spinning gear. To be honest, I could even get rid of my last baitcast rig as I've been doing quite well with spinnerbaits on a 6'6" MH spinning setup lately. 

[steezy]

Impossible to answer, there is a fit for each one.

If I have to pick an one , its both.

[JigMe]

Impossible to answer, there is a fit for each one.

If I have to pick an one , its both.

x2. Each setup has its use, why would you only favorite one?

[Fat-G]

Each has their time and place.

I do love catching a 6 pounder on a spinning rod though. 

[Whets Lines]

I went into using baitcasters kicking and screaming. Now, I love them. I will pay a little extra to get a finesse rod and reel which casts lighter baits rather than buy new spinning gear. It just feels better to me.

Also, I normally fish with my cousin in an old small bass boat. We each have about 5-7 setups we take along each trip. This can be a mess of fishing equipment. The baitcasting rigs fit together nicely. The spinning reels just cause problems when we try to take them along. For this, i stopped carrying them along and forced myself to learn to use my casting rigs for situations where spinning gear would normally be required. I know that is petty, but it is part of the overall process for me. I'm also much more of a power fisherman than a finesse fisherman.

Whets

8-)

[Goose52]

I voted baitcasting but I use both. I have BC rods in L, ML, M, MH, and H. I have spinning rods in UL, L, ML, M, and MH.  All are tools and have different strengths and weaknesses. I tend to use BC gear the most, but with lighter baits, in heavy wind, and at night, I tend to use spinning gear.

[SirSnookalot]

No contest for me, spinning all the way.  I used a calcutta on a loomis (inshore saltwater) a few days ago, first time in 30 +years using a b/c, just like riding a bike, pretty easy.  The outfit was beautiful but awkward, for me handling fish is much more comfortable with the appropriate spinning gear.

I've been using a saltwater spinning medium 8/17 inshore rod for high banked canals lately, I can use lures 1/4 to an 1 oz easily, get the distance I need and the backbone to hoist larger bass up the side of an 8' bank, still needing no more than 10 or 15# braid.  This is the perfect set up for me for this type of fishing.

[bilgerat]

Been fishing over 30 years and got my first baitcaster last winter. It's nice for fishing pads and slop when some of my waters turn to soup during the summer.

It's a tool, nothing more. The ability to handle line above 8 lb test is what I like about it. I still prefer light line/light tackle spinning, but the baitcaster has it's place.

[The Rooster]

I love a spinning reel and light line.  I hate line twist with a passion.  They go together though.

I love my baitcast reels so much that if I could just use them only and NEVER use spinning gear again, I would.  However there are times when spinning gear is required, such as when you want a lure to drop vertically.  I can't peel line off of a spool fast enough for that, it will always end up pendulum swinging back towards me as it drops.  Light line for crappie fishing would be tough too on a bait caster.  I'm sure some can do it, but what's the price of a reel that handles lures in the 1/16 oz. range??  So there is always a place for spinning gear, no matter how minimum.

[TBendBassin]

i voted baitcaster all the way. Dont get me wrong each are important tools. It has alot to do with where you grow up to. Down here baitcasters are pounded into your brain since you were old enough to hold a rod. The only time i use spinning gear is for crappie fishing or when im fishing drop shot. There is nothing i cant do without a baitcaster. Granted you do have to spend more money on equipment to cast lighter baits with a baitcaster, but as you know you get what you pay for in reels so i like higher end reels anyway. Im not putting down spinning gear down in anyway its just the way i was brought up.

[Fish Chris]

Well I'm a spinning guy all the way. But I'm the first one to tell you, if your good with a baitcaster, go for it ! I absolutely suck with a baitcasster, and no amount of practice could ever change that. I was born left handed, and forced to be right handed.... completely screwed up my hand eye coordination to the point that even after a lifetime of using spinning gear, I'm still only a decent caster, on a good day !

Same reason I was the worst person ever at any ball sport, and why I despise that garbage now.

So there you are

I say, use whatever suites you best.

Peace,

fish

[bass or bass ?]

I use bait cast, fly cast, and spinning. Started out using spinning gear and used it exclusively for most of my life. Got into bait casting and loved it once I got the hang of it. Then I got into fly casting. Now fly casting is my prefered method followed by bait casting then spinning. I take 2 fly cast, 3 bait cast, and 3 spinning rigs on my boat.

[Mike L]

Been useing spinning since I was kid.

I'm learning to throw a bc now, but it's not coming along too well right now.

Mike

[northern basser]

Nope you ain't the only one...I love my spinning rigs.More than my baitcasters

I can cast baitcasters just fine,but I still prefer spinning.I think it's because I'm a light finesse fisherman.

They are all tools to me and have their time and place.

I prefer baitcasters,  but the "time and place" thing is important

[SausageFingers23]

I used to use spinning stuff exclusively.  I got into the baitcast setups this year because I wanted to throw stuff that isn't really conducive to spinning gear.

I still use my spinning reel quite a bit but I really enjoy the baitcast gear.  They each have their time and place.  Ultimately, just go with what you have the most confidence in.