why would anyone bother with a baitcasting reel for freshwater ?

Todd Copeland wrote:
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Gary Udstrand wrote:

Simply, you cannot judge the performance and usage of the baitcaster
based
on just your own experience. It appears that you are very much less
skilled than others when it comes to casting and controlling such a
reel.
The reason that baitcasters are popular is that they work well for many,
many fisherman. You just don't happen to be one of them.

I disagree- I CAN judge the baitcasting reel I'm using, because I
bought it- so I have that right. It's mine to hold in whatever regard
I want. And after sampling one, unless you use a 3/4 oz. lure and are
willing to give up casting distance- the only thing they are good for,
is cranking big fish in reliably. A baitcaster casting traits are
inferior to spinning and spincasting- in distance and maintenance
issues- i.e. backlash tangles.

Your posts asks why _"anyone"_ would use a baitcaster... not just yourself.
No one can speak for why you would or would not use one. What people _are_
addressing is why they (and most people_ use baitcasters.

If you don't agree, don't. But the fact is clear... most people use
baitcasters because they _are_ more accurate.

the problem is, you have to use 15 lb. test and a 3/4 oz. lure to get
the reel to avoid backlash

they are more accurate ?? then tie a #8 hook on, and half a live
nightwalker- and see how far you can cast, with 8 lb. test.