Baitcasting vs Spinning?

[SteelheadOne]

I would recommend trying a baitcaster, I really like the Shimano Curado I bought. Much prefer fishing with one over a spinning outfit, although there are some differences in how you cast, what weight tackle you can successfully use, and in how you fight and play fish. It can be pretty frustrating getting used to casting a baitcaster without backlashes, takes a lot of practice, and even then you have to deal with a couple a day (at least I do). Spend as much as you can afford, I think the more expensive reels are worth the money up to around $150, after that there's not as much difference. I still use a spinning outfit for trout, and usually take one as a second or third rod when bass fishing, but I always use the baitcaster first and most.
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