In article ,
(Spyda Man) wrote:

You'll rarely see levelwinds being used here in the
tough salt environment.

I can not speak for big game or offshore as that is not my game but that
is not the case for inshore fishing. I have used baitcasters with
levelwind for several years in the salt. If anything they hold up better
than my spinning gear. I do give up some distance and there is a wind
factor that can affect where you cast at times.

I don't use them for live/cut bait though. No bait clicker on these. I
would have to agree that casting is part of it but most of those big
non-levelwind reels are not used for much casting (maybe different niche
for surf fishing and yet another size/function). The level wind guide
would definitely add friction to the line no mater how smooth as it is
always guiding the line to one side or the other. When you manually
guide the line it follows the lay of the line on the spool partially
after you get it started as you retrieve your line.

The most important thing is to find time, no make time to use some kind
of reel. I could use some improvement in that area.

good fishing,

atljoe
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