Darren.
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, fellow Virginian!
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Welcome aboard!
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Holy guacamole, Batman! Goodness what a beast.
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Welcome aboard, James, and congrats on your PB!
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Yes. There is no reason you have to use a baitcaster to fish whether it is for bass or tuna. A spinning reel can do everything. Is it always the best tool for the job? No, probably not. I've written this before, but I set out a number of years ago to fish nothing but baitcasters. Became quite good at casting even really light stuff. Was figuring out how to skip, but never quite got it for most baits. One day the light turned on in my head, reality set in, and I decided casting wasn't the end-all I thought it could be. Today I use spinning for 95-98% of fishing. In fact I use 1000 size reels and short rods (6'6") and under for everything, including saltwater (striper, etc.). Still enjoy casting, but it's just not the main thing I do.
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Welcome aboard! One of my sons just bought this combo at Dick's. We got it dialed in nicely, casts very well, and he's broken it in with several bass already. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/daiwa-procaster-baitcasting-combo-19daiuprcstrlhbc7com/19daiuprcstrlhbc7com Be aware, reel brands become arguments bordering religious. Shimano, Daiwa, Lews, etc..... I went with Shimano years ago, also had a Daiwa which I gave to another son. Been very pleased with all. Only one I hated, and returned, was a Bass Pro combo which was impossible to dial in, LOL. Everyone is different, enjoy whatever brand you buy.
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Solidly spoken (ok, written, but I want an alliteration) sentiments state sincerity sincerely. Best fishing forum ever. Well said, all above, and the OP, @JediAmoeba!
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Dang. Rough time at the end there!
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Welcome back, Kent!
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Chunky bass there! Congrats on the PB!
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95% give or take spinning for me. I went the BC route for a spell even attempting to do *everything* with my Shimano Chronarch 50e BC reels. ML rod for one, was able to throw some really light weight rigs..... One day the light came on in my brain that spinning was just more efficient for a number of techniques. Especially when wind was a factor. Haven't found much of anything I can't do on a spinning rig that a BC can do. But hey, to each his own. BCs are fun, they're cool, they're hip. Enjoy using them!
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Welcome aboard! Found this to be the most useful forum back when I was on several boards.
