07-02-2008, 06:02 AM
Just to post an update, I am officially hooked on my baitcaster. I have really boosted my accuracy to the point that I can hit my target unless I have the occasional "oops" cast. I don't use the brakes anymore and almost never have any sort of a backlash (maybe 1 tiny backlash in 100 casts).
So I bought a 2nd baitcaster, another Shimano and I'm using it for Senkos. In my case, I've gone from being able to throw them a max of 20 yards (maybe 25 downwind) with my spinning gear to around 35 yards (sometimes almost 40). Granted, the pole I am using is 7" longer which accounts for most of the distance gain.
I still have a lot of spinning reels that I really like. In fact, I don't think I'll replace my spinning set-ups for tubes or jigs with baitcasters, but I will replace my spinning set-up for muskies and probably add a swimbait rod/baitcaster in the somewhat near future.
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So I bought a 2nd baitcaster, another Shimano and I'm using it for Senkos. In my case, I've gone from being able to throw them a max of 20 yards (maybe 25 downwind) with my spinning gear to around 35 yards (sometimes almost 40). Granted, the pole I am using is 7" longer which accounts for most of the distance gain.
I still have a lot of spinning reels that I really like. In fact, I don't think I'll replace my spinning set-ups for tubes or jigs with baitcasters, but I will replace my spinning set-up for muskies and probably add a swimbait rod/baitcaster in the somewhat near future.
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