Baitcasters

striker23 · 08-03-05, 06:24 PM

I have never tried a baitcaster, and i was wondering what are the advantages of a baitaster vs. a spinning?

Rebbasser · 08-03-05, 06:52 PM

The main ones are you can use heavier baits, fish heavier cover, and use heavier lines. I feel like I have more control with a baitcaster, but really it comes down to personal preference. Spinning rods do have their place, though-light baits and throwing into a strong wind are just 2.

striker23 · 08-04-05, 10:17 AM

alright thanks

PowerBass · 08-04-05, 10:35 AM

Spinning, for me is my most used rod type. I can Do anything on a spinning rod, thank god for superlines, no not braid Im talkin Fireline. I can have 20lb test on my spinning reel, which is equal to 8lb test mono. A good all around Bass Rod is a 6ft 6in MH, I own a 6ft MH, but hey, It is the only length that a HMX Spinning rod comes in MH. I am happy with that rod too. It is the best rod I own(ed).
I also use baitcating. I employ a Quantum Tourney Grade IM8 graphite rod. It is a Medium action, but it is 6ft 6in and has a fast action, meaning only the top 1/4 bends. I use a Rhino Baitcasting reel, and love it. It is the best baitcaster I have used to this day. And they are tough, the thing is a winch.

texasfisher · 08-04-05, 11:18 AM

i like bait casters cuz when we go on the lake thats wut i use i catch the bigg ones with bait casters but spinners r wut i use in lil ponds cuz i been usein those all my life so i gopt more control with them i can do any kind of cast or retrieve with a spinner

KH. · 08-04-05, 11:35 AM

well at first baitcasters are hard to control, when i got my first,i had a little trouble,it kept backlashing. but then soon enough i got the hang of things.in my opinion they look a little nicer,thats actually the only reason i got it,but after a while i knew to use it with some lures and dont

Hef · 08-04-05, 02:32 PM

Rebasser hit it right on the head.

Dyas · 08-04-05, 02:38 PM

I perfer baitcasting myself but there are certain times whe I have to use spinning for like when I use 4" worms or grubs............

striker23 · 08-05-05, 11:22 PM

What is the backlack in a baitcaster?

striker23 · 08-05-05, 11:24 PM

i meant backlash

KenDammit · 08-06-05, 01:14 AM

whenever you cast out, and the bait slows down quicker than the spool slows down. When this happens, you'll have a big wad of fishing line sticking out on the reel. Some people call it "getting a birds nest" because it looks like one. Anyway, long and short, if the spool is putting out line faster than whats pulling on it(i.e. the lure) then you're gonna get backlash.

Look into instructions for thumb breaking which is what you use to control the speed of the spool and keep backlash from happening.

TackleTester · 08-06-05, 11:50 AM

I personally only use spinning reels for drop-shotting and crappie fishing....IMHO, you lose fewer fish on baitcasters than on spinning. Like, has been stated, Reb nailed it on the head

Catch em up
Brian

KH. · 08-06-05, 12:49 PM

well if your going to get one dont be like well im going fishing with thing and i dont even know how to use it,practice on a bank for a little because you dont want to be untangling backlashes while its a perfect to fish outside

08-03-05, 06:24 PM	#1
striker23 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ashburn, Virginia Posts: 199	Baitcasters I have never tried a baitcaster, and i was wondering what are the advantages of a baitaster vs. a spinning?

08-03-05, 06:52 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	The main ones are you can use heavier baits, fish heavier cover, and use heavier lines. I feel like I have more control with a baitcaster, but really it comes down to personal preference. Spinning rods do have their place, though-light baits and throwing into a strong wind are just 2. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-04-05, 10:35 AM	#4
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	Spinning, for me is my most used rod type. I can Do anything on a spinning rod, thank god for superlines, no not braid Im talkin Fireline. I can have 20lb test on my spinning reel, which is equal to 8lb test mono. A good all around Bass Rod is a 6ft 6in MH, I own a 6ft MH, but hey, It is the only length that a HMX Spinning rod comes in MH. I am happy with that rod too. It is the best rod I own(ed). I also use baitcating. I employ a Quantum Tourney Grade IM8 graphite rod. It is a Medium action, but it is 6ft 6in and has a fast action, meaning only the top 1/4 bends. I use a Rhino Baitcasting reel, and love it. It is the best baitcaster I have used to this day. And they are tough, the thing is a winch. __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

08-04-05, 11:35 AM	#6
KH. BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,316	well at first baitcasters are hard to control, when i got my first,i had a little trouble,it kept backlashing. but then soon enough i got the hang of things.in my opinion they look a little nicer,thats actually the only reason i got it,but after a while i knew to use it with some lures and dont __________________ and god said let there be bass, and there was bass

08-04-05, 02:32 PM	#7
Hef BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 565	Rebasser hit it right on the head. __________________ U.S. Navy "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his" - Gen Patton

08-04-05, 10:17 AM	#3
striker23 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ashburn, Virginia Posts: 199	alright thanks

08-04-05, 11:18 AM	#5
texasfisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Posts: 39	i like bait casters cuz when we go on the lake thats wut i use i catch the bigg ones with bait casters but spinners r wut i use in lil ponds cuz i been usein those all my life so i gopt more control with them i can do any kind of cast or retrieve with a spinner

08-04-05, 02:38 PM	#8
Dyas BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saraland, AL Posts: 1,995	I perfer baitcasting myself but there are certain times whe I have to use spinning for like when I use 4" worms or grubs............ __________________ Southern by birth, Redneck by choice... Saved by the Grace of God

08-05-05, 11:22 PM	#9
striker23 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ashburn, Virginia Posts: 199	What is the backlack in a baitcaster?

08-05-05, 11:24 PM	#10
striker23 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ashburn, Virginia Posts: 199	i meant backlash

08-06-05, 01:14 AM	#11
KenDammit BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 691	whenever you cast out, and the bait slows down quicker than the spool slows down. When this happens, you'll have a big wad of fishing line sticking out on the reel. Some people call it "getting a birds nest" because it looks like one. Anyway, long and short, if the spool is putting out line faster than whats pulling on it(i.e. the lure) then you're gonna get backlash. Look into instructions for thumb breaking which is what you use to control the speed of the spool and keep backlash from happening.

08-06-05, 11:50 AM	#12
TackleTester BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 333	I personally only use spinning reels for drop-shotting and crappie fishing....IMHO, you lose fewer fish on baitcasters than on spinning. Like, has been stated, Reb nailed it on the head Catch em up Brian

08-06-05, 12:49 PM	#13
KH. BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,316	well if your going to get one dont be like well im going fishing with thing and i dont even know how to use it,practice on a bank for a little because you dont want to be untangling backlashes while its a perfect to fish outside __________________ and god said let there be bass, and there was bass

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