Baitcaster or Spinner?

fatdirtycat · 02-19-06, 06:42 PM

Guys,
Whats the difference between the baitcaster and the spinner, why would you use one over the other? Also, what kind of strength rod to use when bass fishing? Ive alway heard you need to use a medium heavy rod, but the local sports store has loads of medium action.

Marty · 02-19-06, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fatdirtycat

Guys,
Whats the difference between the baitcaster and the spinner, why would you use one over the other? Also, what kind of strength rod to use when bass fishing? Ive alway heard you need to use a medium heavy rod, but the local sports store has loads of medium action.

A baitcaster can handle heavier lines much better than a spinning reel. To a large extent, it's a matter of personal preference. I use spinning gear. As to the need for a medium heavy rod, that's not true as a generalization. A medium heavy might be the ticket for some conditions, while, say, a medium light might be good for others. I have found that a 6'6" medium power, fast action rod works very well for general purpose bass fishing and will handle a large variety of baits to my satisfaction.

bass kicker · 02-19-06, 09:41 PM

spinning gear TENDS to be for finess and baitcasting tends to be for heavier styles of fishing

lizardsrule · 02-19-06, 09:57 PM

Bull-oney to all the crap.

You can use spinning gear for heavy fishing, especially with the superlines they have nowadays. I use both, and like both.

I however would say that pitchin/flippin definately would go to the baitcaster. The weightless plastics go to the spinning rod, especially skipping them. Other than that, whatever you want to use is fine.

My persoanl preference is for heavier gear, such as Medium Heavy or Heavy, except for Crankbaiting. I use a Medium for that. Use whatever YOU like, who cares as long as your comfortable, and are catching fish

Lizards

bass kicker · 02-19-06, 10:12 PM

that is why i said TENDS in capitols it is all personal prefrence

LoneStarAngler07 · 03-08-06, 02:17 AM

personal preference...but i usually use spinning gear...cause i always have a problem with backlash when i use baitcast.

02-19-06, 06:42 PM	#1
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bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	spinning gear TENDS to be for finess and baitcasting tends to be for heavier styles of fishing __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

02-19-06, 09:57 PM	#4
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Bull-oney to all the crap. You can use spinning gear for heavy fishing, especially with the superlines they have nowadays. I use both, and like both. I however would say that pitchin/flippin definately would go to the baitcaster. The weightless plastics go to the spinning rod, especially skipping them. Other than that, whatever you want to use is fine. My persoanl preference is for heavier gear, such as Medium Heavy or Heavy, except for Crankbaiting. I use a Medium for that. Use whatever YOU like, who cares as long as your comfortable, and are catching fish Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

02-19-06, 10:12 PM	#5
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	that is why i said TENDS in capitols it is all personal prefrence __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-08-06, 02:17 AM	#6
LoneStarAngler07 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 233	personal preference...but i usually use spinning gear...cause i always have a problem with backlash when i use baitcast. __________________ "Fish ON, FISH ON"

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