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spinning vs baitcaster - 6/28/2008 8:15:12 PM

kill3ducks1deer

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i have both types of reels and i favor to the spinning reels. i have heard that baitcasters are alot better than spinning reels. which one is best for all around fishing(from bass to muskie and also cats).

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RE: spinning vs baitcaster - 6/29/2008 7:11:50 AM

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I use both styles for salt fishing and it comes down to personal preference. What are you comfortable using. You will find that the bait casting rods are of heavier class ratings then those of spin. You have to get into the salt rated spin rods to get their rating similar to casting rods, and then the rods become very large in size. If I was to say which rod would out lift the other, it would be the casting rod over and over again. Casting rods will cast further than spinning w/ practice and time spent using them. For myself the spin reel is quicker to grab and cast, and for myself more accurate.

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i have both types of reels and i favor to the spinning reels. i have heard that baitcasters are alot better than spinning reels. which one is best for all around fishing(from bass to muskie and also cats).

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RE: spinning vs baitcaster - 6/30/2008 10:52:21 PM

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Well if I only had one choice for bass cats and musky it would hands down be the baitcaster. It has more power and more capable of handling bigger fish. I love my spinning gear but when it comes to throwing lures over 3/8 ounce for anything i prefer casting gear.

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RE: spinning vs baitcaster - 7/2/2008 2:38:57 PM

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Sort of off topic but can I use braid on a baitcaster.

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RE: spinning vs baitcaster - 7/2/2008 2:48:16 PM

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Thats no problem. Before you load up the reel w/ it spool on some mono as a base. Then when you spool on the braid, spool it tight. If you don't the line will bury itself w/in the coils remaining on the spool.

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Sort of off topic but can I use braid on a baitcaster.

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RE: spinning vs baitcaster - 7/2/2008 2:54:30 PM

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Thanks for the reply, greatly appreciated. After I get a base of mono should I knot the mono and braid together before spooling the braid?

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RE: spinning vs baitcaster - 7/3/2008 9:09:08 AM

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YES tie them together. you can find online the knot to use i know how to tie it but do not know the name. Like everyone eslse is saying its all in the matter of what you like. just as long as your out haveing a good time

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RE: spinning vs baitcaster - 7/3/2008 10:02:04 AM

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