Fishing Bass
Are baitcasting reels the best reels for bass fishing?
I see whenever people are bass fishing on t.v. they always use baitcasters are they the best bass reel or can I keep using my spinning combo?
Actually, Pro fishermen all carry spinning outfit’s in their boats. Most use them for lighter tackle situations.
Once you master a baitcasting outfit it will offer you MUCH more control & accuracy in casting than a spinning outfit. However, it takes time to learn…….
Baitcasting Pro’s and Cons?
Pro’s-
1. NO LINE TWIST- Even the BEST spinning reel will twist your line causing snarls and loops. Because baitcaster’s are essentially just a “winch” they don’t create loops in your line.
2. Larger diameter line- You can use heavier lines easier with a baitcaster. Heavier Mono lines (with higher diameter) floats higher in the water column, (due to “drag”) than any other line. This can be esp good for a variety of Bass fishing techniques including Topwater fishing, larger Swimbait fishing, large Soft Plastic fishing, Spinnerbait’s, Etc.
Because of this, being able to use (say) 14-17LB Mono line can completely change the “depth dynamic” of a larger lure over 3/8-3/4 OZ.
If you tried spooling 14-17LB Mono reel on a small freshwater spinning outfit it would not work.
3. Heavier Action Rods- Baitcasting outfit’s can be VERY stout, (compared to spinning outfit’s). And there are tried & true Bass fishing techniques that require a heavier action rod, (such as “Flippin & Pitchin”). Trying to find a spinning rod with enough backbone to do certain Bass fishing techniques can be tough.
4. Control and accuracy- Like I said above- Once you master a baitcaster you can cast VERY accurately to structure.
Baitcasting Cons-
1. Mastering Baitcasting- Learning how to successfully use a baitcaster is not a 1 day affair. You will have to practice and practice before you get even close to mastering…..
Most people who start baitcasting tend to quit because they have no patience. If you make the effort and practice, you will slowly realize how important baitcasting is to Bass fishing…..
2. Light lures and lines- Baitcaster’s are designed to cast lure weight’s from 1/4 OZ and UP. Anything under 1/4 OZ is best left for lighter line and a spinning outfit. Also, baitcaster’s tend to perform BEST when using line diameter’s from 10-17LB , (and UP).
3. The famous Birds Nest- Yes, you will experience one of these. And YES it stinks. But, as you improve your casting skill they happen less and less. And in my opinion, a Birds Nest is STILL not half as bad as a spinning reel snarl! (lol)
Hope this helps? Good fishing.
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