11-28-2018, 02:10 PM
Since baitcasting reels come in a variety of shapes and sizes, I'll just use the smaller casting reels for this list of advantages.
Inline vs Baitcast reel
1) Most light ice equipment (rods, holders,...) are designed for under-slung reels. You can use them with baitcasters but the rods can twist if the eyelets are far enough from the rod, which isn't good, sometimes...
2) Spool diameter. The inline reels have roughly double the diameter spool of the baitcasters. This means larger looser loops of line to straighten out. Only really matters if you're using light jigs.
3) A lot of baitcasters have a really small level wind guide. Its pretty easy to get ice on the line that sticks in there. No such problem with the inline reels.
Honestly I wouldn't have picked up an inline reel except, my little nephews are just beginning to go with me and their father. They haven't yet mastered the art of not reeling against the drag. The birds nest they can create almost makes the Freefall Ghost economical, just for not replacing the line.
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Inline vs Baitcast reel
1) Most light ice equipment (rods, holders,...) are designed for under-slung reels. You can use them with baitcasters but the rods can twist if the eyelets are far enough from the rod, which isn't good, sometimes...
2) Spool diameter. The inline reels have roughly double the diameter spool of the baitcasters. This means larger looser loops of line to straighten out. Only really matters if you're using light jigs.
3) A lot of baitcasters have a really small level wind guide. Its pretty easy to get ice on the line that sticks in there. No such problem with the inline reels.
Honestly I wouldn't have picked up an inline reel except, my little nephews are just beginning to go with me and their father. They haven't yet mastered the art of not reeling against the drag. The birds nest they can create almost makes the Freefall Ghost economical, just for not replacing the line.
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