I am getting to the point where I don't even use a spinning setup. Is there a legit use for spinning gear that you wouldn't feel comfortable doing on a baitcaster? How many of you stick to using only baitcasters?

I'm getting to the same point. I think I'm just going to leave a dropshot tied on. I really even pick it up for anything else.

IMO no need for spinning gear. I can do everything I need with a BC just fine.

I use spinning outfits for lures less than 1/8 ounce, skipping and drop shots everything else is bait casting.

    I only use spinning rods for dropshotting, shakey heads, and Senkos.

I don't think there is a need for them unless you skip docks all day.

The only time I use spinning gear, is when I go fishing

Most of my spinning tackle is 15-lb class (30-lb braid), which is great in heavy cover and ample for trophy pike.

I also own about 25 casting outfits, but they usually watch the house while I'm fishing.

Roger

RoLo said:

The only time I use spinning gear, is when I go fishing

x2. Two BC's for topwaters only. Everything else: Spinning.

RoLo said:

The only time I use spinning gear, is when I go fishing

x2. Two BC's for topwaters only. Everything else: Spinning.

x3

I only use spinning rods for dropshotting, shakey heads, and Senkos.

I'm exactly the same way.  Except most of the time I throw Senko's on BC.  I have one spinning setup that usually stays home.

I carry two spinning setups, one for shakey head and wacky rigging and the other for skipping tubes.

panfish is the only reason i use spinning anymore.

Posted by: RobbyZ5001      Posted on: Today at 5:34pm

I am getting to the point where I don't even use a spinning B/C setup. Is there a legit use for spinning B/C gear that you wouldn't feel comfortable doing on a baitcaster spinner? How many of you stick to using only baitcasters spinners?

fixed.....

to each his own my man!!!

i love my spinning gear,

and i can understand how others love their B/C's as well.

its all in what you want to use,

and how you feel using it......

they both catch fish equally as well in the right hands.

I've been favoring my spinning gear this year.

Sure beats trying to pick out those occasional backlashes those baitcasters are famous for.My baitcasters are 2nd option right now. ;D

I'm swimming against the current here, I use nothing but spinning in freshwater and have given my b/c equipment away.  Only exception is ocean offshore and I use 2 conventionals, no doubt larger than a bass or redfish outfit but used for trolling or drifting.  Depending on the hot bite, offshore spinning gets my first look.

Well I just got a finesse BC setup so hopefully I will get to use it this weekend and see if it will replace my spinning setup.

Spinning rigs are da bomb yo... ;D

I can do anything with a spinning rig, you can do with a BC..I own both types and use them regularly..

Is there a legit use for spinning gear that you wouldn't feel comfortable doing on a baitcaster?

Yup. Lightweight Sliders.  I fish them a LOT.  1/4oz I can do on baitcast but under that (1/8 or 1/16) I'm way more comfy with spinning gear.  Most all of my finesse fishing I much prefer spinning gear.  

Hey Rob; when we fished together the other night, you saw my four BC outfits. I have decided to add one spinning back into the line up for

Smaller Rapalas

Smaller plastics

Shore fishing some of the Ponds and Rivers; makes things easier for me

I only use spinning rods for dropshotting, shakey heads, and Senkos.

As do I

I use my spinning setup for all of my soft plastics fishing.  Tubes, lizards, creature style baits, wacky rigging, shakey head etc...  Everything else is on BCs.

Later,

Which do you think is more conducive to back issues & elbow problems,

50 years of spinning or 50 years of casting?

(food for thought)

Roger

Which angler do you think is more likely to end up with back issues & elbow problems,

the spinning enthusiast or the casting enthusiast?

(food for thought)

Roger

The idiot that doesn't know how to cast.

I use spinning gear and 6-pound test mono when targeting Smallmouth with soft plastics, and also for drop shotting for Large/Smallmouth.

Other than that, baitcasters all the way.

For me nothing beats pitching lures into cover and around docks like a baitcaster. I know some ppl are probably great at pitching with spinning gear, but it's not the same feeling for me when I pitch w/spinning gear. I don't have as much control over the lure as I do when pitching with a baitcasting outfit.

Which angler do you think is more likely to end up with back issues & elbow problems,

the spinning enthusiast or the casting enthusiast?

(food for thought)

Roger

The idiot that doesn't know how to cast.

Geez Burley, you're just a rude sumbit sometimes.  Not that there is anything wrong with it, I guess.  I'm probably not the only one thats enjoyed it at times.

Roger,  what are you thinking here?  I can't derive a solid answer to that from my own thoughts.  Back and elbow, I'm unsure about.  Wrist might be easier to figure out??  I know my back gets tired and cramped by days end but I will lay that on my beer gut more than anything else at this time