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Reels (Spinning & Bait Casting) - WoodyWood - 05-08-2009
Don't want to sound stupid, but what is the difference between Spinning & Bait Casting reels other than one being open faced and one being closed faced.
When I was a kid my Dad let use bait casting just for the point of me being able to get off a decent cast. Once I got some age on me I went to spinning reels and never looked back. (felt like I had became a man)
I have been curious about buying me a bait casting reel for a smaller pole to go after Bluegills and things of that sort. But, I also notice on allot of fishing shows I see the pro's going after big game fish using bait caster's rather than spinning reels.
Any quick responses will help being that I plan on buying a new rod and reel today after work for my first trip out this season tomorrow.
Thanks,
Woody Wood
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Re: [WoodyWood] Reels (Spinning & Bait Casting) - hawghunter1 - 05-09-2009
Hi there
I will tell you from experience, you really wouldn't want a baitcaster for panfish. Freshwater Baitcasters are the top choice for pros because of there hardcore power and hook setting, spinning reels are normally confined to very light 4-8lb test for bass with a finesse presentation. Baitcasters allow you to pull bass out of very heavy cover if you are using a heavy braid or mono/fluro. A great starter reel is the Quatum Response priced at just $50. 5bearings too.
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