I finally got to give my spinning set-up a try (several times). I had bought a 6' MH rod for my Symetre 2500 and I went to 2 small lakes that looked like they belonged on a golf course (nice bush-hogged field around them and water that was clear of any kind of debris). Caught some pretty small ones and a couple that would go maybe 2 1/2 or 3. It was great, had a ball with the 2 with a little size on them. Had thought I would write and join in with Avid and the few other "bait caster forever" guys that had tried spinning for the first time.

 Yesterday I went to one of the large ponds I normally fish, over-hanging limbs and trees growing right to the water's edge and water full of downed trees,roots growing into the water and stobs and stick-ups everywhere . Only had 8 lb. line on the reel. Don't know if it was that (well, duh) or just me. I went right to the BC with 12 lb. test to get them out as quick as possible.

 All that to say, like a few of you said before, a time and place for both types of reels...

                                                      As Ever,

                                                       Skillet

Fishing rods are tools of the trade my friend. There is a time and reason to use either a baitcaster or spinning reel. I prefer a baitcaster but, when using #6 or #8 test its a spinning rod. Any line size above #8 and its a baitcaster. JMO.