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 why spinning reels in salt water?
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07/13/14 03:21 AM
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takern
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I have always been a bass fisherman in the past but recently got stationed here in Corpus and am learning to fish the flats for reds and trout. I have noticed that almost nobody here uses a baitcaster. What is the reason for that? I have been using both my spinning set up and my bait caster with no issues so far.
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/13/14 04:13 AM
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44 Diesel
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Baitcasters seem to be more popular among Texans in salt. When went on a wade fishing trip years ago I used a spinning reel and my friend used baitcasters. My spinnibg reel wore me out. My shoulders and neck area were sore. Next time out I had 2 baitcasters and haven't switched back since. A lot lighter and easier to handle for me
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/13/14 01:24 PM
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Pat Goff
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Personal preference.
I like to use straight braid when throwing soft plastics, and casting braid is easier on a spinning rod. I like mono with top waters and spoons, so I use the bait caster on them.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/X48Kbbq/scooter-shallow.jpg)
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/13/14 04:47 PM
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Bluwave Mike
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Most people can cast longer distance with light line and light jig heads with spinning reels. The lighter the bait the slower the fall when your fishing shallow water. I like a bait caster my self but have both.
Last edited by Bluwave Mike; 07/13/14 04:49 PM.
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/13/14 10:10 PM
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Palehorse
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When I'm chunking plugs, spoons, and heavy to medium jigs, I'll use a baitcaster. When the water is real shallow and the fish are skittish, I'll use unweighted plastics and a spinning reel. Nothing more frustrating than casting a light lure into the wind and backlashing right as a bunch of reds go tailing by.
Last edited by Palehorse; 07/13/14 10:11 PM.
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/14/14 07:46 PM
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xmatador
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I use spinning reels because I grew up fishing with them. They worked better for us when we fished the surf at night with a full moon. I haven't fished like that in years, but I can see the advantage of a spinning reel when casting into the wind which it's pretty common in the surf and even the bay based on my experience.
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/16/14 03:26 AM
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moonriver
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I use spinning reel. Don't want to mess around with those nasty bird nest.
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/16/14 09:46 PM
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Aggeek
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I grew up on the gulf coast, and I have used baitcasters all my life. It's what I learned on, and it's what I'm comfortable with. From my first Penn no. 9 to my current setup, I've always used baitcasters. I have both spinning and baitcaster. I do like having spinning reels because there is less maintenance required. I usually keep spinning reals around for friends who don't have gear and want something easy to use. I also use spinning reels for my heavier setups (surf and pier).
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
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07/17/14 05:14 AM
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Jean Scurtu
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I am from Europe(Romania) and all my live i was fishing with spinning reels.I learn to fish in salt water about 10 year ago here in Texas and i am fishing just with artificial from the bank with long spinning rods(over 10') built by me on fly blanks +extension,or changing some fly rods,SAGE RTLX, G.LOOMIS IMX,in spinning rods.
I never was curios to learn to fish with bait-caster reels,because i saw how many bird-nest have the fisherman's fishing with bait-cast reels and because i don't see people catching more fish comparative with spinning reels.
Many time i am fishing with tinny braid(4 lb.,6 lb.)and you can fish with this line with bait-caster.
"WHY SPINNING REELS IN SALT WATER"???WHY NOT!!!!
Jean Scurtu
"BORN TO FISH,FORCED TO WORK"
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: Jean Scurtu]
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07/17/14 11:17 PM
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moonriver
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You are the expert i need to talk to! I want to use fly rod blanks to build spinning travel rods. I talked few people about it. Some say yes, and other say no. I was told they would break easily If used as spinning rods. Is it true ? I am from Europe(Romania) and all my live i was fishing with spinning reels.I learn to fish in salt water about 10 year ago here in Texas and i am fishing just with artificial from the bank with long spinning rods(over 10') built by me on fly blanks +extension,or changing some fly rods,SAGE RTLX, G.LOOMIS IMX,in spinning rods.
I never was curios to learn to fish with bait-caster reels,because i saw how many bird-nest have the fisherman's fishing with bait-cast reels and because i don't see people catching more fish comparative with spinning reels.
Many time i am fishing with tinny braid(4 lb.,6 lb.)and you can fish with this line with bait-caster.
"WHY SPINNING REELS IN SALT WATER"???WHY NOT!!!!
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Re: why spinning reels in salt water?
[Re: takern]
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07/17/14 11:22 PM
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moonriver
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I know that warranty would be voided, If built as spinning rod. Do you have any recommendations beside Sage and G Loomis? They are too expensive.
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