03-28-2010, 06:44 PM
[cool][#0000ff]A couple of questions I might ask before making any recommendations or opinions. First, why are you buying a baitcast reel? Is it because you need it for the kind of fishing you do...or just because you think you should have one? Second, have you ever used a baitcast reel and/or learned how to cast one?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Not all reels are created equal. Especially with baitcasters. Even the pros will usually have several different makes and models for different kinds of fishing. Some are better for use with crankbaits or spinnerbaits. Others are better for slow fishing worms or Carolina rigs...or for flipping or pitching.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you already own several different spinning rigs and want to expand into having a baitcast rig with you on most trips, then one good "all around" reel will have to get you by. But, unless you are going to be fishing heavier lines, bigger lures and fishing for bigger fish than you are already with spinning gear there is no NEED to add the baitcaster. However, if you are limited to using lighter gear and fishing for smaller fish, and want to expand your options, then revolving spool reels can help.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As a general rule, spinning gear is better for fishing light mono lines, with light lures on light rods for small to medium sized fish. Baitcasters are better for fishing heavier mono, braids, heavier lures, trolling and catching bigger fish.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You can catch big fish on light spinning tackle but are seldom as effective in catching smaller fish on baitcasting gear. So, spinning gear serves a wider range of fishing opportunities.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Get back to us with more specifics on the type of fishing you will be doing with it and we can offer better info and input.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Not all reels are created equal. Especially with baitcasters. Even the pros will usually have several different makes and models for different kinds of fishing. Some are better for use with crankbaits or spinnerbaits. Others are better for slow fishing worms or Carolina rigs...or for flipping or pitching.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you already own several different spinning rigs and want to expand into having a baitcast rig with you on most trips, then one good "all around" reel will have to get you by. But, unless you are going to be fishing heavier lines, bigger lures and fishing for bigger fish than you are already with spinning gear there is no NEED to add the baitcaster. However, if you are limited to using lighter gear and fishing for smaller fish, and want to expand your options, then revolving spool reels can help.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As a general rule, spinning gear is better for fishing light mono lines, with light lures on light rods for small to medium sized fish. Baitcasters are better for fishing heavier mono, braids, heavier lures, trolling and catching bigger fish.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You can catch big fish on light spinning tackle but are seldom as effective in catching smaller fish on baitcasting gear. So, spinning gear serves a wider range of fishing opportunities.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Get back to us with more specifics on the type of fishing you will be doing with it and we can offer better info and input.[/#0000ff]
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