Do I Need A Baitcasting Setup?

[BuckyKat]

Oh, by the way, I consulted that well-known tackle expert, the Bait Monkey, and he said you don't need a baitcasting rig, you need a half a dozen or so.

Tholmes beat me to it, I was going to say "No you don't need one, but Mr. Bait Monkey would like u to get one"

Happy Birthday! May we ask what kind of set-up you ended up with?

[pitchinthejig]

Once you fish a high quality casting setup you wont want to go back to spinning once you learn how to use it. you could get you a decent BPS setup for that price range, Im a Daiwa guy but I would really try and find me a Citica E for about 65-70 bucks and then a used stick for about 70-100 bucks.. I have seen a few IMX's for about 100-120 recently and thats a heck of a deal on a very nice rod.

[Tim Jones_31414]

Oh, by the way, I consulted that well-known tackle expert, the Bait Monkey, and he said you don't need a baitcasting rig, you need a half a dozen or so.

Tholmes beat me to it, I was going to say "No you don't need one, but Mr. Bait Monkey would like u to get one"

Happy Birthday! May we ask what kind of set-up you ended up with?

Quantum code reel, All-Star 6'6" MH trigger rod w/ 50lb spiderwire braid (have always fished with cheaper stuff, this is the nicest freshwater rig I've ever owned). I backed with mono and spooled up to 1/8" from lip.

Watched a few youtube videos on baitcasting first and have had no problems. Fished all morning without any backlashes. I have alot of experience trolling saltwater with conventional reels, so i know backlash, but was still surprised that I didn't have any trouble casting.

Had a Strike King KVD rattling square bill in firetiger tied on, no leader.

[Scorcher214]

Need, no. Would you enjoy the added control and accuracy? My moneys on yes.

I'm just as accurate with a spinning setup. But I much rather use a BC for spinnerbaits or cranks.

[ChiCityBasser]

Quantum code reel, All-Star 6'6" MH trigger rod w/ 50lb spiderwire braid (have always fished with cheaper stuff, this is the nicest freshwater rig I've ever owned). I backed with mono and spooled up to 1/8" from lip.

Watched a few youtube videos on baitcasting first and have had no problems. Fished all morning without any backlashes. I have alot of experience trolling saltwater with conventional reels, so i know backlash, but was still surprised that I didn't have any trouble casting.

Had a Strike King KVD rattling square bill in firetiger tied on, no leader.

Congrats on your first crankbait fish and nice setup as well. I use braid the same way with no leader when cranking also but 30# instead of 50#.

Good luck on future success as well