James RickardWhat? Baitcast--spin???????
June 13th 2007 19:49
If someone gives you a rod, you may have to get yourself a reel and you definitely will need to know the difference between a spinning rod and a baitcasting rod and then you get the reel accordingly. Sounds simple enough. BUT! If you get out there very much, any fisherman(person) ought to know the difference.
A spinning rod usually has bigger guides (those circle things the line goes through) and the reel goes on the under side of the rod. A baitcaster is the opposite in these respects--the guides are smaller and the reel goes on the top as you might expect. However, something else sets these rods apart. The bait casting rod will have a small trigger, or nook for you finger, right in front of the handle. This really aids in getting a grip on the thing and whipping it around when casting. The picture may help.
This probably brings up a question about the reel if you're not sure what you have. A spinning reel is an open faced affair. A bait casting reel has a center spool with the line attached and not REAL popular with a lot of people because it takes some practice to avoid tangles. On the other hand, I've head people who like baitcasters say the same thing about spinning reels. So, I guess it's what you're used to. I know I have both.
Another thing that you MAY run across is a hybird know as a spincasting reel. Although these are not considered professional and can be purchased for under $10, I kind of like them and have a couple. One thing I hate about a spincaster is that you're limited in the amount of line you can use because a cover goes over the front of the reel and you have limited clearance. The heavier the line, usually, the less line you can use. I have another picture on here so you know what I'm talking about.
Until next time, watch yourself and watch your line!
A spinning rod usually has bigger guides (those circle things the line goes through) and the reel goes on the under side of the rod. A baitcaster is the opposite in these respects--the guides are smaller and the reel goes on the top as you might expect. However, something else sets these rods apart. The bait casting rod will have a small trigger, or nook for you finger, right in front of the handle. This really aids in getting a grip on the thing and whipping it around when casting. The picture may help.
A spinning rod is at the top and the bottom pole is a bait casting rod.
This probably brings up a question about the reel if you're not sure what you have. A spinning reel is an open faced affair. A bait casting reel has a center spool with the line attached and not REAL popular with a lot of people because it takes some practice to avoid tangles. On the other hand, I've head people who like baitcasters say the same thing about spinning reels. So, I guess it's what you're used to. I know I have both.
Another thing that you MAY run across is a hybird know as a spincasting reel. Although these are not considered professional and can be purchased for under $10, I kind of like them and have a couple. One thing I hate about a spincaster is that you're limited in the amount of line you can use because a cover goes over the front of the reel and you have limited clearance. The heavier the line, usually, the less line you can use. I have another picture on here so you know what I'm talking about.
From the top: A spinning reel, a couple of bait casting reels, and a spincast reel is at the bottom.
Until next time, watch yourself and watch your line!
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