what in your alls opinion is better?

Mr.Snagsalot · 12-03-04, 11:36 PM

a spinning reel or a baitcasting reel? i think that might be a tough one!

Rich · 12-04-04, 12:06 AM

Neither and both. That's like asking which is better, a hammer or a screwdriver. Different tools for differrent jobs. For example, for throwing a light balsa bait like a Rapala minnow a spinning rod works much better than a baitcaster. On the flip side, for horsing a bass out of the thick stuff a baitcaster works better. It all depends on the applications you are using.

ryan7261 · 12-04-04, 01:00 AM

Well put Basser!

Robby.

macgyver · 12-04-04, 09:13 AM

I promised I wouldn't get on my tiraid about this again. Reb's response was good, some of us have a few different opinions is all I'm gonna say :-X But one thing for sure, if you're wanting faster retieve speed, then you really should go with a Baitcaster, unfortunately they don't really have much for fast retrieve speeds with spinning reels :'(

Lizards

catfishtonyd · 12-04-04, 10:06 AM

Actually, most spinning reels probably have a faster retreive than most baitcasters, simply because the spools are bigger, as are the reel handles, so they bring in more line per turn of the reel handle that most baitcasters. (There are exceptions to every rule.) Gear ratio isn't the whole story. Which may be why you don't see a lot of "high speed" spinning reels. They're not needed.

Reb is right. Asking which is "better" is like asking a golfer which club in his bag is the best. Different tools for different jobs. You don't putt with a driver, and you don't drive with a putter. You can of course, but they're not the best tool for the job.

Now you can ask which is the most versatile. That's a different question. I'd say the spinning reel wins that one hands down.

Rich · 12-04-04, 03:59 PM

Lizards, I figured you would weigh in on this one

;D. So, I'd better add that another factor is personal preference. Use what works for you, not somebody else.

macgyver · 12-04-04, 05:24 PM

[quote author=CajunBass link=board=MessBoards;num=1102127763;start=0#4 date=12/04/04 at 08:06:02]Actually, most spinning reels probably have a faster retreive than most baitcasters, simply because the spools are bigger, as are the reel handles, so they bring in more line per turn of the reel handle that most baitcasters. (There are exceptions to every rule.) Gear ratio isn't the whole story. Which may be why you don't see a lot of "high speed" spinning reels. They're not needed.

Reb is right. Asking which is "better" is like asking a golfer which club in his bag is the best. Different tools for different jobs. You don't putt with a driver, and you don't drive with a putter. You can of course, but they're not the best tool for the job.

Now you can ask which is the most versatile. That's a different question. I'd say the spinning reel wins that one hands down.[/quote]

Ok Cajun, if you say so, but all I can tell ya is my 6:2:1 baitcaster brings in the Buzzbait on top with little effort and my PL40 Pulse Quatum reels you gotta really crank to match the speed so that's where I'm coming from. I bow to your experience and knowlegde here :-[

Lizards

Rob Mak · 12-04-04, 08:01 PM

lizards i use a quantum energy spinning reel it is a 6.1 as i like a slower casting rod mine are 5.1.

zooker

mike0062466 · 12-04-04, 09:42 PM

[quote author=lizardsrule link=board=MessBoards;num=1102127763;start=0#6 date=12/04/04 at 15:24:20]

Ok Cajun, if you say so, but all I can tell ya is my 6:2:1 Â*baitcaster brings in the Buzzbait on top with little effort and my PL40 Pulse Quatum reels you gotta really crank to match the speed so that's where I'm coming from. Â*I bow to your experience and knowlegde here :-[
Lizards[/quote]
Lizards, you don't need to bow to anybody's experience and/or knowledge. Just check the BPS catalog and you will see for yourself that many spinning reels with the same ratios as baitcasters bring in more line per turn of the handle.

catfishtonyd · 12-04-04, 10:50 PM

Lizards, there are exceptions to all rules. Some spinning reels have smaller spools and slower gear ratio's so yes, they'll be slower than a fast baitcaster. Another example of matching the tool to the job.

Personally I hate to fish anything except some kind of plastic worm on a spinning reel. It just feels "weird".

12-03-04, 11:36 PM	#1
Mr.Snagsalot BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Posts: 0	what in your alls opinion is better? a spinning reel or a baitcasting reel? i think that might be a tough one!

12-04-04, 12:06 AM	#2
Rich BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? Neither and both. That's like asking which is better, a hammer or a screwdriver. Different tools for differrent jobs. For example, for throwing a light balsa bait like a Rapala minnow a spinning rod works much better than a baitcaster. On the flip side, for horsing a bass out of the thick stuff a baitcaster works better. It all depends on the applications you are using.

12-04-04, 01:00 AM	#3
ryan7261 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? Well put Basser! Robby.

12-04-04, 10:06 AM	#5
catfishtonyd BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? Actually, most spinning reels probably have a faster retreive than most baitcasters, simply because the spools are bigger, as are the reel handles, so they bring in more line per turn of the reel handle that most baitcasters. (There are exceptions to every rule.) Gear ratio isn't the whole story. Which may be why you don't see a lot of "high speed" spinning reels. They're not needed. Reb is right. Asking which is "better" is like asking a golfer which club in his bag is the best. Different tools for different jobs. You don't putt with a driver, and you don't drive with a putter. You can of course, but they're not the best tool for the job. Now you can ask which is the most versatile. That's a different question. I'd say the spinning reel wins that one hands down.

12-04-04, 05:24 PM	#7
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? [quote author=CajunBass link=board=MessBoards;num=1102127763;start=0#4 date=12/04/04 at 08:06:02]Actually, most spinning reels probably have a faster retreive than most baitcasters, simply because the spools are bigger, as are the reel handles, so they bring in more line per turn of the reel handle that most baitcasters. (There are exceptions to every rule.) Gear ratio isn't the whole story. Which may be why you don't see a lot of "high speed" spinning reels. They're not needed. Reb is right. Asking which is "better" is like asking a golfer which club in his bag is the best. Different tools for different jobs. You don't putt with a driver, and you don't drive with a putter. You can of course, but they're not the best tool for the job. Now you can ask which is the most versatile. That's a different question. I'd say the spinning reel wins that one hands down.[/quote] Ok Cajun, if you say so, but all I can tell ya is my 6:2:1 baitcaster brings in the Buzzbait on top with little effort and my PL40 Pulse Quatum reels you gotta really crank to match the speed so that's where I'm coming from. I bow to your experience and knowlegde here :-[ Lizards

12-04-04, 09:13 AM	#4
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? I promised I wouldn't get on my tiraid about this again. Reb's response was good, some of us have a few different opinions is all I'm gonna say :-X But one thing for sure, if you're wanting faster retieve speed, then you really should go with a Baitcaster, unfortunately they don't really have much for fast retrieve speeds with spinning reels :'( Lizards

12-04-04, 03:59 PM	#6
Rich BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? Lizards, I figured you would weigh in on this one ;D. So, I'd better add that another factor is personal preference. Use what works for you, not somebody else.

12-04-04, 08:01 PM	#8
Rob Mak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 19	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? lizards i use a quantum energy spinning reel it is a 6.1 as i like a slower casting rod mine are 5.1. zooker __________________ there ain't no such thing as a bad day of fishin SUPPORT OUR TROOPS US ARMY Rochester, New York

12-04-04, 09:42 PM	#9
mike0062466 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? [quote author=lizardsrule link=board=MessBoards;num=1102127763;start=0#6 date=12/04/04 at 15:24:20] Ok Cajun, if you say so, but all I can tell ya is my 6:2:1 Âbaitcaster brings in the Buzzbait on top with little effort and my PL40 Pulse Quatum reels you gotta really crank to match the speed so that's where I'm coming from. ÂI bow to your experience and knowlegde here :-[ Lizards[/quote] Lizards, you don't need to bow to anybody's experience and/or knowledge. Just check the BPS catalog and you will see for yourself that many spinning reels with the same ratios as baitcasters bring in more line per turn of the handle.

12-04-04, 10:50 PM	#10
catfishtonyd BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: what in your alls opinion is better? Lizards, there are exceptions to all rules. Some spinning reels have smaller spools and slower gear ratio's so yes, they'll be slower than a fast baitcaster. Another example of matching the tool to the job. Personally I hate to fish anything except some kind of plastic worm on a spinning reel. It just feels "weird".

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