Snyper

I actually use both. There are just way too many advantages to each type of casting to limit myself. I can never catch too many bass (catch and release), and limiting myself to one casting type would limit my catch even more than just the conditions, state of feeding of the fish, etc, though I prefer to use baitcast. I even use #8WFF and a 6 lb leader / tippet for Bass Buggin' on a 9' fly rod. It is really difficult to get any distance casting a 1/32 or 1/16 oz lure on baitcast. My son only uses spinning now, but in the past used both also. I believe that he thinks it's some sort of 'chore' to cast a baitcaster. I can chunk-n-wind all day and feel good about it.

For $49.00 (regular price) or best price on sale $29.99, I have several (6) 2 pc. Cabela's Pro Guide rods and have found them every bit as good at performance as the other rods that I spent 3 to 4 times the money for. I may have just been lucky, but they seem to hold up as well as have the right action that I require for varied types of lures and techniques that I use. I have comparable one piece Pro Guide rods as well that are my mainstay, and usually keep the two piece rods for the trunk of the car for long trips away. I don't have a Pickup anymore, though I wish I did for some of the ponds that I fish. My favorites are the 7' heavy for pitchin' and flippin' and the 7' medium heavy for wormin'. Last ones ordered were on sale for $34.99.