Should I go Spinning or Casting?  I am just learning to use a casting rod, but for a good spinning or a good baitcaster it is about the same price.  I use everything, but primarily soft plastics.  I fish in both lakes, rivers, and ponds when possible and just fished my first tournament (8th).

 

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Use what you have confidence in during the tournaments.  (Assume spinning)  Master the baitcaster and then bring both.

Really up to you. I fish both, no tournaments, though.

 

Would say my primary is spinning, secondary is baitcasting. As well, my primary fishing method is soft plastics.

If you get a bait cast reel, make sure it has centrifugal or a dual braking system. Most user friendly that way.

Ultimately, its your call. However if you are fishing tournaments already you should get well acquainted with a b/c. They excel in certain applications over a spinner. JMHO.

Thanks!  Any thoughts on which reel (spinning or baitcasting) I should get?

 

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Pretty hard to have a successful round of golf without both woods and irons...

 

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Thanks! Any thoughts on which reel (spinning or baitcasting) I should get?

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How much money are you looking to spend? Then we can give you some ideas from there!

It's probably easier to cast with a spinning real but I find the accuracy to be not as good. Baitcasters allow you to cast more often but it's a skill you have to work with. Starting I would say spinning but eventually you will want both.

How much money are you looking to spend? Then we can give you some ideas from there!

Up to 150 for the reel.

After using a baitcaster for a while, I think that I have decided to switch back to spinning for all of my fishing. I just spent 3 days fishing (switching back and forth between the 2) and have found that there is nothing that I cannot do with a spinning reel. I like that I can switch from a weightless lure to a 3/4 oz jig without having to use a different rod. The only trade off is the line loops/twists that I get with the spinning reel, but that will be a non-issue when I switch to braid. I do have to admit that the baitcaster looks cooler, but for me function/convenience trumps looks.

I think you can get more bang for your buck in a spinning set up than a casting. You can get an excellent spinning reel for $75-80 where a baitcaster you are looking at at least the $100 range. I currently use 2-3 spinning rods and 3 baitcasters depending on where and what techniques i am using.

 

I find the baitcasters to be a little more technique specific than a spinning setup and if you throw a lot of crankbaits casting gear is the way to go.