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I think spinning is more versatile and can in many cases handle more amounts of heavy line. but i am not an expert on bait casting.
I vote for the baitcasting rig. It is a stronger reel; with line directly on the spool and not strung around a bail. As a rule, it can handle heavy line better that makes for a quicker hook set.
I don't think it's a matter of one being better than another, so much as it is that spinning and baitcasting are two very different things. As most know, spinning in freshwater is mostly lighter line and lighter lures--usually 12-pound-test or lighter. Baitcasting is typically heavier line and lures. I think casting with a baitcaster is a little more fun, partly because it takes a bit more skill. But I'd hate to be forced to choose between them. I use them both, and often.
Oranges and apples. They are both great for the situations they were designed for. Heavy line, baits and fish are handled better by a baitcaster, but it won't throw my tiny jigs for perch and crappie as well as my spinning reel. Stream fishing for trout where I am using a light line bait and toss is much better accomplished with a spinning outfit.
I use both and love both of them, there are certain situations that are better for each, but it's also to each his own opinion.
I prefer baitcasting reels for the drag system and the pulling power on large catfish and larger fresh water fish like alligator gar.
I do like the line capacity that you can get on a spinning reel, but you do give up a little on the drag system and pulling power.
Again this is just my opinion.
Ultimately it's what your comfortable with. If your comfortable with the feel of a spinning rod then it is better for you or vice versa.
They both have their advantages and disadvantages but either can be mastered to accomplish any species or situation the water can present.
I am very comfortable with spinning gear as I grew up using it first. I can flip and pitch better with spinning gear than any baitcaster I've tried. It's not the spinning outfit is better, it is what i'm good at. I typically run 20lb. braid on one spinning rod and 14lb. Flouro on another for most trips.
Baitcasters offer control and can be a better casting option.
Spinning rods are better for deep water finesse tactics, jigging, and river fishing (in my opinion).
Go with what you know until you figure out the rest.
If I'm chucking a muskie lure on 20 lbs test the baitcaster is the reel of choice. If I'm wading the creek chucking a little rebel craw with 6 lb test then the spinning outfit is the lure of choice.
both are worthy opponents
I use both spining and bait caster ,for lake I have a c3 abu garcia,which i mainly troll with and prefer catching larger fish on.the c3 that i own seems almost bullet proof and compact.It will handle a 40 pound fish.My spining reels ultra/to medium sizes will easily handle 1-12 pounders/mitchell 400/penn ultra.Most fisherman find their own nithes.I recently found a c3 at my local hardware marked down to 39 dallars i grabbed it up.I bought my first 17 years ago for 85 dallars.what a bargin!!hope this helped you! Have fun ,FISH ON!!
baitcasters are better, you have more control on where your bait goes and they are easier to control
Spinning for anything under 5 pounds (Unless in heavy cover,) and casting for everything else, casting is more versatile once you learn the settings, but for distance, I like spinning (like surf fishing.)
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Oranges and apples. They are both great for the situations they were designed for. Heavy line, baits and fish are handled better by a baitcaster, but it won't throw my tiny jigs for perch and crappie as well as my spinning reel. Stream fishing for trout where I am using a light line bait and toss is much better accomplished with a spinning outfit.
Ultimately it's what your comfortable with. If your comfortable with the feel of a spinning rod then it is better for you or vice versa.
They both have their advantages and disadvantages but either can be mastered to accomplish any species or situation the water can present.
I am very comfortable with spinning gear as I grew up using it first. I can flip and pitch better with spinning gear than any baitcaster I've tried. It's not the spinning outfit is better, it is what i'm good at. I typically run 20lb. braid on one spinning rod and 14lb. Flouro on another for most trips.
Baitcasters offer control and can be a better casting option.
Spinning rods are better for deep water finesse tactics, jigging, and river fishing (in my opinion).
Go with what you know until you figure out the rest.
baitcasters are better, you have more control on where your bait goes and they are easier to control
I think spinning is more versatile and can in many cases handle more amounts of heavy line. but i am not an expert on bait casting.
I vote for the baitcasting rig. It is a stronger reel; with line directly on the spool and not strung around a bail. As a rule, it can handle heavy line better that makes for a quicker hook set.
I don't think it's a matter of one being better than another, so much as it is that spinning and baitcasting are two very different things. As most know, spinning in freshwater is mostly lighter line and lighter lures--usually 12-pound-test or lighter. Baitcasting is typically heavier line and lures. I think casting with a baitcaster is a little more fun, partly because it takes a bit more skill. But I'd hate to be forced to choose between them. I use them both, and often.
I use both and love both of them, there are certain situations that are better for each, but it's also to each his own opinion.
I prefer baitcasting reels for the drag system and the pulling power on large catfish and larger fresh water fish like alligator gar.
I do like the line capacity that you can get on a spinning reel, but you do give up a little on the drag system and pulling power.
Again this is just my opinion.
If I'm chucking a muskie lure on 20 lbs test the baitcaster is the reel of choice. If I'm wading the creek chucking a little rebel craw with 6 lb test then the spinning outfit is the lure of choice.
both are worthy opponents
I use both spining and bait caster ,for lake I have a c3 abu garcia,which i mainly troll with and prefer catching larger fish on.the c3 that i own seems almost bullet proof and compact.It will handle a 40 pound fish.My spining reels ultra/to medium sizes will easily handle 1-12 pounders/mitchell 400/penn ultra.Most fisherman find their own nithes.I recently found a c3 at my local hardware marked down to 39 dallars i grabbed it up.I bought my first 17 years ago for 85 dallars.what a bargin!!hope this helped you! Have fun ,FISH ON!!
Spinning for anything under 5 pounds (Unless in heavy cover,) and casting for everything else, casting is more versatile once you learn the settings, but for distance, I like spinning (like surf fishing.)
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