Newbie Questions

Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Fri, Jun 8, 2007, 7:31pm (CDT+1)
From: (Robert11)
Hi,
After many years, getting back into bass fishing again. Still consider
myself a real amateur, though.
Use light weight spinning gear; bass around here aren't too big
(unfortunately).
I notice on my spinning reel that I have some line that I probably put
on about 5 years ago, or so.
Still seems to be in good shape.
It's Not monofilament, it's a black, thin, thread type. If I remember
right, and I might be wrong, I think it was call Fireline.
Sure is slippery, and seems to zoom thru the guides just fine.
Questions:
- If I tie it directly to a lure, do bass notice the black color as
compared to clear monofilament ?
- Should I replace it with monofilament, in your opinion ?
- Do most of you flolks use a barrel swivel between the end and the lure
to prevent line twisting, or usually
not really needed ?
Just out of curiosity: other than personal preference, I guess, what are
the rules of thumb for when a spinning outfit is more appropriate,
compared to a bait casting outfit, and vice versa ?
Thanks,
Bob
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Bob, I am sure you will get some good advice from the rest of the guys
here...and I am not the authority by a long shot on bass fishing, but my
adivice is to re-spool your reel with a quality mono to start with. As
for swivilles, I very seldom use them...I keep it simple . Line twist
is not a big problem for me, if I get some line twist, I just cast out
and hold the line between my fingers with some medium pressure and reel
in slow to remove the twist.

Spinning verses bait casting is, in my opinin, a matter of personal
preference....I have caught 200 lb. sharks on spinning reels, and some
pretty nice bass also. I own one bait casting reel, and I havn't used it
in a "long" time!

If you are just getting started, use what is most comfortable to
you...later you can modify your tackle to what comes natural for you.

I don't have anything against bait casting gear...I just personally
prefer spinning gear is all.

Just go fishing...you'll figure out what suits you best!

John K