25 replies to this topic

[tugsandpulls]

saw my spinning rod on the rack today and figured why not try it its only collecting dust ( i switched to baitcasters last year) and now i know why i did catch 2 nice ones on it bit it felt so uncomfortable and lost more fish on it then anything . i guess ill give it to the wife she can fish with it lol

[LgMouthGambler]

After fishing with baitcasters, its like you have no control of what you are doing.

[0119]

To each his own. After 35yrs of baitcasting I've found now that spinning is more comfortable and I feel more control of the lure and the fish when Im fighting it. Aint a free country great, you get to buy and use whatever you like.

Unless its a gun.

[Team9nine]

Certainly don't use it for everything, but over half my bass every year come on spinning outfits, not to mention a load of crappie and other panfish. Just like everything else, it's a great tool in the right situations, and it's as efficient/good as the time you put in learning to use it. If you don't like it, don't use it. Fishing is supposed to be fun...

-T9

[OkobojiEagle]

I don't like using screwdrivers, but there seem to be certain things around the house I can't fix easily with only my wrenches.

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[Quitlimpin]

After fishing with baitcasters, its like you have no control of what you are doing.

This is exactly where I'm at with spinning gear. Once I cast I truly have no clue where it's gonna end up.

[jj'sbassinforfun]

Spinning rod is in the boat for light plastics and dropshots. And its used everytime I hit the water at some point during the day. But I am guilty of neglecting the spinning gear. After 20 plus years I finally upgraded my Berkley power pole and Quantum snapshot. Yet every season there is one or more new BC combo's added to the line up!

BTW its a Vendetta with an Orra S20 and its So smooth compared to the old clunker!

[Bluebasser86]

I'd feel naked without at least one spinning rod in my boat. They aren't right for everything but there's some things that they do so much better than a baitcaster.

[jkarol24]

BINGO ^

[ChiCityBasser]

I would feel naked without my spinning gear and manage to use both at times but the spinning gear gets the major share of the usage.

[BamaBassChaser]

I only have one spinning outfit and it belongs to my lovely wife. My style of fishing isn't what you would call finesse.

[Sam]

Tugs and Pulls,

There is a place for the spinning rig in your arsnal.

Learn how to finesse fish and flip and pitch.

Use the spinning gear for light crankbaits and #5 Shad Raps.

Spinning gear is great for skipping under docks and piers and to get the bass' attention when throwing under cover or by some strucutre sticking out of the water.

A 2500 size spinning reel on a 7-foot medium heavy spinning rod with at least an IM-6 graphite rating would be outstanding. Use 8 or 10 pound flourocarbon line and you are ready to rumble.

If the line starts to twist, unloosen the bail and pull the line out to untangle it. NEVER OPEN THE BAIL TO GET TWISTS OUT OF YOUR SPINNING LINE.

Also, be sure to check the line for nicks and cuts by running the line over your thumbnail. Light line has to be checked more than heavier line.

If I had a choice, I would select a spinning rig over a baitcaster any day and throw plastics to crankbaits to spinnerbaits to Chatterbaits to topwaters, etc.

Love throwing shaky heads, drop shots and Senkos on a spinning rig.

If you give your spinning rigs to your wife be prepared to have her wax your fanning when you take her fishing.

[PineappleWater]

I use my spinning outfit when the condition calls for it. So when i'm throwing light lures like 3/16,1/8oz shaky head, drop shot, or weightless, I would use a spinning gear. I'm using a G-Lommis NRX and a JDM Shimano sustain 3000 for spinning right now. I would like to throw lighter lures on my BC but I always tend to use heavier lines on it. It's hard to drop a BC when it's Steez 103HA and a CompileX combo IMO

[Fishing Rhino]

When it can be proven that a fish prefers to be caught by a particular type of rod and reel, then I'll agree that is the best and only combo to use.

Having fished with many others, this one thing I am sure of. I spend far less time fussing with the line on the spool of my spinning gear than they do tending to fluffed up loops on their baitcasters. That includes professional guides and well seasoned, experienced fishermen.

What bemuses me is that so many of the baitcaster guys seem to have a disdain for those who prefer spinning reels.

[tugsandpulls]

after using my spinning rod all day i went back to my baitcaster i like to palm the reel and i just think bc are more comfortable for me i will use my spinning rod for inline spinners and very light lures but when fishing 8 hour days my bc is better