03-07-2002, 05:27 PM
Glen: Basically spinning reels use light test lines from #2 pound to about#8 test breaking strength. You can cast lighter lines with spinning reels than with conventional reels because the lines falls off the spool. With conventional reels the line "unwinds" from the spool leading to "back-lashes". Light line "back-lashes" are very difficult to clear and usually the running line is always kinked, which will cause you to lose the next fish you hook. But conventional reels are important to certain kinds of applications that call for heavier lines. Personally I prefer conventional reels because of the drag. (among other things) Virtually all my trout applications are done with spinning because where I fish trout, #2 pound to #6 pound lines are necessary. In the ocean most all my reels are conventional. GVZ <br><br>George Van Zant<br><A HREF="http://www.bigfishtackle.com/georgescorner.htm " target="_new">http://www.bigfishtackle.com/georgescorner.htm </A><br>