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Spinner thinking of moving tasmania charter lake bass to baitcasting

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—–BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE—-tasmania charter lake bass  For the last few years, I’ve been pretty much limited to spinning tackle. I have a Shimano Sienna that I love, and an Abu Garcia with a model number that I can’t remember that’s a real POS but works just often enough to keep. Lately, I’ve been wondering what’s so hot about the other side of the tracks, where the baitcasters live. What kind of advantages would a baitcasting reel have over a spinning reel? Or should tasmania charter lake bass I just stick to spinning and flyfishing?

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tasmania charter lake bass The answer you seek really lies in the type of tackle you prefer. Texas rigged worms has ( for me as well as others I have talked to) always produced more fish attached to a spinning real, than to a baitcaster. Simple reason why is more flex in tip which you can give the worm a much better presentation. Floating worms, Spinning rig,- Lite jigs, and small crank baits.. once again Spinning rods…….BUT… as these produce good fish, ask yourself what’s the biggest fish you’ve caught on a spinning rod? Like yourself I have read some of your earlier posts and I have come to the conclusion that your a very intelligent man so I’ll for go my lengthy spill about touring the redman tourney trail,tasmania charter lake bass and all my self proclaiming of being an expert but I’ll say this. At one time I had about 30 rods, several tackle boxes ( big Phantom Boxes) no telling how many Tupperware containers and endless worm bags, but only owned 3 spinning rods. One ultra light for finesse worms and tricks ( only good for pound to pound in a half fish) (locator) as I called it. and two 6 1/2 foot poles for Texas rig,the rest of the arsenal were all bait cast. I fished mostly spinner bait, jerk bait, Carolina, and Eufula rig worms and lizards. Still do and haven’t owned a Spinner in about 10 years. But and here’s the real choice you have to make. What do you have the most confidence in? And what tackle do I fish the most. I have two rods right now (Wife made me give up the trail, was her or the boat) both Baits but they fit into the style of the fishing I do. Med heavy IM8 rods and Quantum reels. Team Daiwa doesn’t sponsor small lake and pond fishing . But they get the job done. Right now I’m teaching my 9, 11, and 12 year olds the life long happiness of a fish on the end of your line and they serve the purpose well. So in conclusion Mike, I know you’ll make the choice that’s right for you. Happy Casting 401T Javelin “Buy one and you may never go back to work.”

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tasmania charter lake bass I think there are definite advantages to having both available.  I CR with a med-heavy spinning rig, cast light/weightless rigs with 2 progressively smaller spinning rigs, and use large jig&pigs and spinner baits on 2 baitcasters.  Having the baitcasters gives me the leverage I need to yank a bigger fish away from trees and such.  They’re also handy for fishing for river cats, too! I agree though that you can handle a big fish easily on the right spinning rig.  You don’t have to commit either way.  If you’re faced with multiple fishing conditions, have both on hand an simply use the tool that best fills the application. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well Mike, The answer you seek really lies in the type of tackle you prefer. Texas rigged worms has ( for me as well as others I have talked to) always produced more fish attached to a spinning real, than to a baitcaster. Simple reason why is more flex in tip which you can give the worm a much better presentation. Floating worms, Spinning rig,- Lite jigs, and small crank baits.. once again Spinning rods…….BUT… as these produce good fish, ask yourself what’s the biggest fish you’ve caught on a spinning rod? Like yourself I have read some of your earlier posts and I have come to the conclusion that your a very intelligent man so I’ll for go my lengthy spill about touring the redman tourney trail, and all my self proclaiming of being an expert but I’ll say this. At one time I had about 30 rods, several tackle boxes ( big Phantom Boxes) no telling how many Tupperware containers and endless worm bags, but only owned 3 spinning rods. One ultra light for finesse worms and tricks ( only good for pound to pound in a half fish) (locator) as I called it. and two 6 1/2 foot poles for Texas rig,the rest of the arsenal were all bait cast. I fished mostly spinner bait, jerk bait, Carolina, and Eufula rig worms and lizards. Still do and haven’t owned a Spinner in about 10 years. But and here’s the real choice you have to make. What do you have the most confidence in? And what tackle do I fish the most. I have two rods right now (Wife made me give up the trail, was her or the boat) both Baits but they fit into the style of the fishing I do. Med heavy IM8 rods and Quantum reels. Team Daiwa doesn’t sponsor small lake and pond fishing . But they get the job done. Right now I’m teaching my 9, 11, and 12 year olds the life long happiness of a fish on the end of your line and they serve the purpose well. So in conclusion Mike, I know you’ll make the choice that’s right for you. Happy Casting 401T Javelin “Buy one and you may never go back to work.”

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Hard to throw big lures with a spinning rig, heavy line will tear up your finger, heavy line doesn’t cotton well to a spinning spool. A BC makes all that go away. Don’t even think about a cheap BC, though, or you’ll never get the hang of it. I am a Shimano fan, especially Calcuttas. However, I find BCs hard to cast light baits with, like an unweighted fluke or a rapala. And since I am a weekend warrior, I don’t have the finesse with a BC that I do with a spinning rig. I take one of each. My 2 cents. MDCollier “I intend to live forever;  so far, so good…” tasmania charter lake bass

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You should use spinning AND baitcasting.  Spinning is better for the lighter line and lures.  Baitcast is better for heavier line and lures. I also find casting with baitcast reels easier. Jim Hohmann There are 2 things that will bring you success in life: 1) Don’t tell anyone everything you know – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – —–BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE—– For the last few years, I’ve been pretty much limited to spinning tackle. I have a Shimano Sienna that I love, and an Abu Garcia with a model number that I can’t remember that’s a real POS but works just often enough to keep. Lately, I’ve been wondering what’s so hot about the other side of the tracks, where the baitcasters live. What kind of advantages would a baitcasting reel have over a spinning reel? Or should I just stick to spinning and flyfishing? ;-) —–BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE—– Version: 2.6.2 iQEVAwUBNzz9MZdiUzdLFqlpAQHuQAf9GU8xm6odauBYl2G49wsk94jAVA+DrutH xn6UU32yjl/eOvJ8Dkh8/1cvl4W4eLu+Hmo5MC8fJrXOWpcZThjG7gC0BG5RWrt+ Qq5×6WREZy4ICKicEn1R8hNArVsAE867X911Tm+hV9PmTup4Uhmx9lR0p509NCMi urNfGogXdqcAe4hD7BdhOBtBRDwKJWP8VdDiGglOnSZdqxMp0cnavLomlxb746iz 8GlRkFEO+2J0Cs3uQ1WrBHZ9J5c0MeGvHmhs+yXd7EoL1p318ffNZpw8/9t1HELs PjX9n0iGILNGZgnFWJsaDevqG7lRDjta3+kZDXAftQ4oGvPDB69WPQ== =GigJ —–END PGP SIGNATURE—– Mike S. Medintz, http://www.grapevine.net/~medintz “Of what value are forty freedoms without a blank spot  on the map?” -Aldo Leopold Don’t send me email copies of newsgroup posts.

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Right, casting with a bc is easier. That’s why half the threads here are how to avoid backlash. Not buying it. Just my opinion. If you want a flame war, look elsewhere. MDCollier “I intend to live forever;  so far, so good…”

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You should use spinning AND baitcasting.  Spinning is better for the lighter line and lures.  Baitcast is better for heavier line and lures. I also find casting with baitcast reels easier. Jim Hohmann There are 2 things that will bring you success in life: 1) Don’t tell anyone everything you know —–BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE—– For the last few years, I’ve been pretty much limited to spinning tackle. I have a Shimano Sienna that I love, and an Abu Garcia with a model number that I can’t remember that’s a real POS but works just often enough to keep. Lately, I’ve been wondering what’s so hot about the other side of the tracks, where the baitcasters live. What kind of advantages would a baitcasting reel have over a spinning reel? Or should I just stick to spinning and flyfishing? ;-) —–BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE—– Version: 2.6.2 iQEVAwUBNzz9MZdiUzdLFqlpAQHuQAf9GU8xm6odauBYl2G49wsk94jAVA+DrutH xn6UU32yjl/eOvJ8Dkh8/1cvl4W4eLu+Hmo5MC8fJrXOWpcZThjG7gC0BG5RWrt+ Qq5×6WREZy4ICKicEn1R8hNArVsAE867X911Tm+hV9PmTup4Uhmx9lR0p509NCMi urNfGogXdqcAe4hD7BdhOBtBRDwKJWP8VdDiGglOnSZdqxMp0cnavLomlxb746iz 8GlRkFEO+2J0Cs3uQ1WrBHZ9J5c0MeGvHmhs+yXd7EoL1p318ffNZpw8/9t1HELs PjX9n0iGILNGZgnFWJsaDevqG7lRDjta3+kZDXAftQ4oGvPDB69WPQ== =GigJ —–END PGP SIGNATURE—– Mike S. Medintz, http://www.grapevine.net/~medintz “Of what value are forty freedoms without a blank spot  on the map?” -Aldo Leopold Don’t send me email copies of newsgroup posts.

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MD (sorry, you didn’t include your first name), you are right.  It is not easier, particularly at first, to throw a bait caster. I have always been a spinning reel enthusiast, and own six Mitchell 300’s. I was tempted this spring to try a bait caster (again) after attending a bass seminar and when WallyWorld had some Shimano’s on sale.  ($45 for a combo when the reel alone was marked at $89.) There are two things I enjoy about the bait casters.  As some in this newsgroup said last fall, it is easier to get accurate throws with a bait caster compared to a spinning reel.  (Note I didn’t say you can’t be accurate with a spinning reel.) Second, and as I get older and my joints get stiffer, the bait caster is not as tiring.  With a spinning reel, the right hand (or left if you have a left handed reel) is doing all the work. Contrary to what most people in this group have said, I still use the spinning reel for throwing crank baits and Carolina rigs.  But, I prefer the Shimano rigs (got three now) for throwing plastics and spinner baits into brush, under docks and around fall downs. Bottom line?  What ever works for you.  There is no one ‘best’ rod and reel combinations. — Go fishing. And may your fish be as big as your tales!

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Right, casting with a bc is easier. That’s why half the threads here are how to avoid backlash. Not buying it. Just my opinion. If you want a flame war, look elsewhere. MDCollier “I intend to live forever;  so far, so good…” You should use spinning AND baitcasting.  Spinning is better for the lighter line and lures.  Baitcast is better for heavier line and lures. I also find casting with baitcast reels easier. Jim Hohmann There are 2 things that will bring you success in life: 1) Don’t tell anyone everything you know —–BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE—– For the last few years, I’ve been pretty much limited to spinning tackle. I have a Shimano Sienna that I love, and an Abu Garcia with a model number that I can’t remember that’s a real POS but works just often enough to keep. Lately, I’ve been wondering what’s so hot about the other side of the tracks, where the baitcasters live. What kind of advantages would a baitcasting reel have over a spinning reel? Or should I just stick to spinning and flyfishing? ;-) —–BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE—– Version: 2.6.2 iQEVAwUBNzz9MZdiUzdLFqlpAQHuQAf9GU8xm6odauBYl2G49wsk94jAVA+DrutH xn6UU32yjl/eOvJ8Dkh8/1cvl4W4eLu+Hmo5MC8fJrXOWpcZThjG7gC0BG5RWrt+ Qq5×6WREZy4ICKicEn1R8hNArVsAE867X911Tm+hV9PmTup4Uhmx9lR0p509NCMi urNfGogXdqcAe4hD7BdhOBtBRDwKJWP8VdDiGglOnSZdqxMp0cnavLomlxb746iz 8GlRkFEO+2J0Cs3uQ1WrBHZ9J5c0MeGvHmhs+yXd7EoL1p318ffNZpw8/9t1HELs PjX9n0iGILNGZgnFWJsaDevqG7lRDjta3+kZDXAftQ4oGvPDB69WPQ== =GigJ —–END PGP SIGNATURE—– Mike S. Medintz, http://www.grapevine.net/~medintz “Of what value are forty freedoms without a blank spot  on the map?” -Aldo Leopold Don’t send me email copies of newsgroup posts.

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I don’t want to start a flame war.  Those things are useless.  They’re just a waste of time.  And remember that anger leads to the dark side :o ) Jim Hohmann http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Arena/4525/fishing/index.html – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Right, casting with a bc is easier. That’s why half the threads here are how to avoid backlash. Not buying it. Just my opinion. If you want a flame war, look elsewhere. MDCollier “I intend to live forever;  so far, so good…” You should use spinning AND baitcasting.  Spinning is better for the lighter line and lures.  Baitcast is better for heavier line and lures. I also find casting with baitcast reels easier. Jim Hohmann There are 2 things that will bring you success in life: 1) Don’t tell anyone everything you know —–BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE—– For the last few years, I’ve been pretty much limited to spinning tackle. I have a Shimano Sienna that I love, and an Abu Garcia with a model number that I can’t remember that’s a real POS but works just often enough to keep. Lately, I’ve been wondering what’s so hot about the other side of the tracks, where the baitcasters live. What kind of advantages would a baitcasting reel have over a spinning reel? Or should I just stick to spinning and flyfishing? ;-) —–BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE—– Version: 2.6.2 iQEVAwUBNzz9MZdiUzdLFqlpAQHuQAf9GU8xm6odauBYl2G49wsk94jAVA+DrutH xn6UU32yjl/eOvJ8Dkh8/1cvl4W4eLu+Hmo5MC8fJrXOWpcZThjG7gC0BG5RWrt+ Qq5×6WREZy4ICKicEn1R8hNArVsAE867X911Tm+hV9PmTup4Uhmx9lR0p509NCMi urNfGogXdqcAe4hD7BdhOBtBRDwKJWP8VdDiGglOnSZdqxMp0cnavLomlxb746iz 8GlRkFEO+2J0Cs3uQ1WrBHZ9J5c0MeGvHmhs+yXd7EoL1p318ffNZpw8/9t1HELs PjX9n0iGILNGZgnFWJsaDevqG7lRDjta3+kZDXAftQ4oGvPDB69WPQ== =GigJ —–END PGP SIGNATURE—– Mike S. Medintz, http://www.grapevine.net/~medintz “Of what value are forty freedoms without a blank spot  on the map?” -Aldo Leopold Don’t send me email copies of newsgroup posts.

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Hiya Jim: It was me who was concerned about starting a war with my comment about bc’s. Those silly things drive me crazy. I admit it. I’m insecure. There, I said it, and I’m glad. I can fling a spinning rig like crazy, but baitcasters are tough for me with all but the heaviest lures. I’m intrigued by the comments I’ve seen about a bc being more accurate. I’m pretty good (saying so myself) with a spinning rig, but I could always use a little more precision. So… Here’s my question: I have two Calcuttas, a 100 and a 200, both getting far less use than they deserve. I’m a novice, a babe, a virgin. How should I adjust those silly things to give me the best opp for success. MDCollier “I intend to live forever;  so far, so good…”

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