Whats the difference between baitcasting and spinning reels?
14.December, 2009
I’ve used many of both and I can’t seem to tell why one might be better for different types of applications. I’ve heard that baitcasting reels are better for heavier crankbaits and swimbaits, but is this true?
A quality reel can greatly improve your casting distance and accuracy, whether it is baitcast reel or spinning reel, it will make fishing a lot more fun.
LOW-PROFILE BAITCAST REELS are favored more by expericenced bass fishermen. Such are the Abu Garcia Revos, Daiwa Excelers and others. These reels are contoured to fit the hand, making them extremely comfortable to use. Low-profile baitcast reels have fast retrieve ratios and are well-suited to fishing spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits and topwater lures. The more expensive models features more sophisticated braking systems to reduce backlashes.
SPINNING REELS in the other-hand have a larger diameter spool and a smooth drag system. Such reels are Daiwa Exceler 1500, Abu Garcia Cardinal, Pflueger Medalist and others. Due to their superior ability to handle light lines, spinning reels excel in clear waters, making them an ideal choice of many anglers here in southern California. Many anglers use spinning reels spooled with 6-10 pound flourocarbon line paired with a stiff rod for finesse fishing soft plastic lures.
Both reel styles have their pros and cons. Baitcast reels, while prone to backlash, are more accurate than the spinning reels. The spinning reels can cast light lures farther than the baitcast reels but can cause line twist.
14.December, 2009 um 7:19 pm
Yes they are better for the heavier cranks and swimbaits. Really depends on what you’re after. I fish for bass, pike, walleye and panfish mainly and the best reels for those species are open face/spinning reels. When fishing/trolling for salmon though, level wind (like baitcasting) reels are what you need.
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14.December, 2009 um 7:35 pm
you can fish with either or… just personal preference… I have both… when bass fishing from a boat, its more convenient for a baitcaster,,, its faster to get the lure back in the water… theres more techniques you can learn with a baitcaster although you CAN do some of them with a spinning reel…I find if youre up to a little more challenge use a baitcaster… my gf HATES them, she wont give it the time of day when we go fishing…lol… its fine with me cause its cheaper that way.
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14.December, 2009 um 8:08 pm
I use both as well and here is how I use them; if I’m throwing anything heavier than a 1/4oz I go with a baitcasting reel. Anything below that I’m going with a spinning reel. I have no luck using lighter baits on a baitcaster. Now I do have a spinning reel that is able to handle heavier stuff and I will use that from time to time. Hope that helps
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14.December, 2009 um 8:13 pm
batecastin rills work normal. spinnin rills you gotta turn ‘em bottomside upwards and crank bass-ackwards
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14.December, 2009 um 8:32 pm
Biggest difference is that bait-casting reels DON’T twist your line up and spinning reels do!
That said bait-casting reels are not meant for ultra light or even light tackle. So it is best to have both.
All my ultra light gear is spinning reels and all my medium to heavy gear is bait-casting.
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14.December, 2009 um 8:41 pm
A quality reel can greatly improve your casting distance and accuracy, whether it is baitcast reel or spinning reel, it will make fishing a lot more fun.
LOW-PROFILE BAITCAST REELS are favored more by expericenced bass fishermen. Such are the Abu Garcia Revos, Daiwa Excelers and others. These reels are contoured to fit the hand, making them extremely comfortable to use. Low-profile baitcast reels have fast retrieve ratios and are well-suited to fishing spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits and topwater lures. The more expensive models features more sophisticated braking systems to reduce backlashes.
SPINNING REELS in the other-hand have a larger diameter spool and a smooth drag system. Such reels are Daiwa Exceler 1500, Abu Garcia Cardinal, Pflueger Medalist and others. Due to their superior ability to handle light lines, spinning reels excel in clear waters, making them an ideal choice of many anglers here in southern California. Many anglers use spinning reels spooled with 6-10 pound flourocarbon line paired with a stiff rod for finesse fishing soft plastic lures.
Both reel styles have their pros and cons. Baitcast reels, while prone to backlash, are more accurate than the spinning reels. The spinning reels can cast light lures farther than the baitcast reels but can cause line twist.
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http://www.myfishingventures.com
http://www.reviewfishinglures.blogspot.com
http://www.ultimatefishingtackle.com