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Old August 26th, 2008, 01:07 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
RichZ
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Default Baitcasting reels-the attractive antique that reel companieswon't admit to

ANTIQUE AUDIO wrote:


I still don't see the logic in using a baitcast reel for fish smaller
than 10 pound though, because the modern large spinning reels will
definitely handle up that that size fish and line with ease- and cast
easier, and further.


Large spinning reels are heavy, bulky, and ungainly. From a retrieve
perspective, the entire design of a spinning reel is a mechanical
nightmare, that unnecessarily takes the energy around two right angles.

If casting distance was of a major advantage in bass angling, there
might be some merit to using big spinning gear. But since it's not, then
there really is no need to burden yourself with a reel that twists the
line, weighs twice as much or more than a casting reel that will do the
job, is out of balance by design, and requires a rod equipped with
gigantic guides.

On the other hand, I love spinning gear for application requiring 6lb
test line or less.