Spincast Underspin Reels

airmcnair8888 · 08-16-05, 10:46 PM

Has anyone tried a Spincast Underspin Reel?... it looks like this

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

Just wondering if those would be a good alternative to a Spinning Reel that might eliminate the Line Twisting problem.

Thanks

Chris

Stick-em · 08-17-05, 11:47 AM

Hi Chris,

I have three of them and I purchased them years ago. Zebcos are all three and they work fabulously when I dust them off and go for some crappie or sunny's. All are on ultra light rods and are of ultralight in size to feel the fight of those smaller fish.

I just took a look at those underspins on BPS's page and I would pass if I were you unless you're just starting out and even then, I'd revert to a nice beginners reel of a less inexpensive Shimano or better. Put your money into something that offers smoother operation with at least 2 ball bearings. You'll be glad you did.

Just my nickels worth.

Stick~em

airmcnair8888 · 08-19-05, 02:37 PM

so most of them or maybe all are made for light fishing only... like Sunfish?

Chris

KenDammit · 08-19-05, 03:03 PM

mostly, yes. I'm sure they could handle retrieving a larger fish but it would put a lot of strain on the gears, I'd think. Crappie and bream don't really put up as much of a fight as a 3lb bass would.

By the way, Bass are members of the sunfish family, too.

08-16-05, 10:46 PM	#1
airmcnair8888 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 86	Spincast Underspin Reels Has anyone tried a Spincast Underspin Reel?... it looks like this http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse Just wondering if those would be a good alternative to a Spinning Reel that might eliminate the Line Twisting problem. Thanks Chris

08-17-05, 11:47 AM	#2
Stick-em BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central VA Posts: 138	Hi Chris, I have three of them and I purchased them years ago. Zebcos are all three and they work fabulously when I dust them off and go for some crappie or sunny's. All are on ultra light rods and are of ultralight in size to feel the fight of those smaller fish. I just took a look at those underspins on BPS's page and I would pass if I were you unless you're just starting out and even then, I'd revert to a nice beginners reel of a less inexpensive Shimano or better. Put your money into something that offers smoother operation with at least 2 ball bearings. You'll be glad you did. Just my nickels worth. Stick~em

08-19-05, 02:37 PM	#3
airmcnair8888 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 86	so most of them or maybe all are made for light fishing only... like Sunfish? Chris

08-19-05, 03:03 PM	#4
KenDammit BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 691	mostly, yes. I'm sure they could handle retrieving a larger fish but it would put a lot of strain on the gears, I'd think. Crappie and bream don't really put up as much of a fight as a 3lb bass would. By the way, Bass are members of the sunfish family, too.

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