taking the plunge

[ontheriver]

I'm looking into buying a bait casting outfit, I've never used one and am wondering if I should stay with spinning or try out baitcast, your thoughts.

 

[Kleiner]

It really depends on the type of fishing you do. IMO if you fish from a boat you would have more use for one as baitcasters really can't be beat when flipping and pitching weed beds and under docks, etc. I find my baitcaster to be more accurate while I can cast further with spinning gear.

But by the title of this topic, it sounds like you've already made up your mind Happy shopping!!!

 

[nate82]

I'm looking into buying a bait casting outfit, I've never used one and am wondering if I should stay with spinning or try out baitcast, your thoughts.

Mc,

I own several baitcast outfits and like them very much. The best thing about baitcast gear is it does not add line twist, which is perfect for fishing cranks and spinnerbaits. Of course, they are essential for fishing heavy cover with heavy line and jigs.

Disclaimer! Baitcast does not in work like spinning gear. You have to learn a new way of casting, but it is not that difficult and totally worth it. Also, buy reputable entry level gear to make your experience more enjoyable.

 

[ontheriver]

Thanks kliener and nate I've found an abu garcia that I like but wasn't sure if it was worth the cost.

 

[Christopheraaron]

I like them for fishing heavy baits, even most spinner baits I find too heavy for a spinning setup.

 

[somethingsfishy]

Hey man pick up a blackmax combo like 70 bucks at sail or probably any fishing store. Awesome reel to get the basics down pretty much maintenance free, rod is fine for beginning once you use it youll be hooked and want to upgrade anyways.

 

[Kleiner]

Hey man pick up a blackmax combo like 70 bucks at sail or probably any fishing store. Awesome reel to get the basics down pretty much maintenance free, rod is fine for beginning once you use it youll be hooked and want to upgrade anyways.

Practise casting off your deck into your backyard and pick targets to hit. You'll improve fast and spend less time untangling a bird's nest when you're out on the water!

 

[fishfight]

After I learned how to untangle bird nest, baitcasting reel has many benefits. check on line on how to untangle bird nest easily.

I also bought a left hand retrieve model, so I can maximize the sensitivity of the rod as being a righty. I cast with my right hand regardless of all types of reel.

Drop shotting or even some ice fishing application should be beneficial using Bait cast reel, just press the release bottom for the lure to drop every time the depth conture change deeper while boat fishing, then retrieve the line hoping a fish might strike during lure accent and then press the release button again.

 

[Cyphus]

I have an Abu Garcia Veritas MH6'9" with a Shimano Caius 201, cost about $200. Totally worth it, I can/have spent all day casting in and it can hand big pike along with bass and the like. Mind you, but that much you can get a St. Croix rod and a comparable reel that would be a little nicer.

 

[steelhead101]

bait casters have there time and place, personally i like spinning reels because i don't like dealing with back lashes which is almost inevitable while bass fishing with a bait caster. they also wear out much faster and don't have as good of drags but do have higher retrieve ratios.

 

[Bow Man]

Dont load it up with braid at first, you WILL have birds nest! So save some cash until you figure it out then go with braid if that is your plan, no use wasting expensive braid to learn on. Get some mono ( something with low line memory until you figure it out ).

As far as brands of reels, Lews, Shimano, Abu, Daiwa. all very good. Dont go to cheap!

P.S: you should have posted this in the Gear forum..... its all good bro.

 

[usernamehere]

they also wear out much faster and don't have as good of drags

Can you please explain

 

[steelhead101]

Can you please explain

every time you cast a bait caster it is wearing out the brake, you will end up tightening it more and more until it will always be to tight or to loose. the dreg of a 100 dollar phleugar is twice that of a revo toro,mgx etc.. simpler design and not as compact is the reason id say. although bait casters do have much much stronger drags.

 

[usernamehere]

every time you cast a bait caster it is wearing out the brake, you will end up tightening it more and more until it will always be to tight or to loose.

i see.....I can understand the issue with centrifugal breaks.

the dreg of a 100 dollar phleugar is twice that of a revo toro,mgx etc.. simpler design and not as compact is the reason id say. although bait casters do have much much stronger drags.

huh, what do you mean by the drag of a $100 pflueger is 2X that of revo? are you talking about the actual drag pressure?

 

[dusty122]

i got an abu blackmax2 and a vendetta 6'6 rod and i use it for everything. perch, pike,channel cats, bass,walleye and there fun

baitcasters are good for flipping and pitching. and i can cast 60 feet + i put some 50lb braid powerpro on it.

before u go out on the water tho practice practice practice. because it will take time to get used to the baitcasting reel. at first u will birdnest like every cast. but learn to use your thumb to slow down the spool. but after there plenty of fun. and u can cast in the most smallest places.

a spinning outfit is more of a whipping action. and u need room

spinning setup is good for light tackle but i like baitcasters.