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Noob Question about fishing.. Re - difference between reels
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:16 am
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:16 am
Growing up I have always used Spinning, and all the rods I have now or either Spinning or cane pole (My grandparents with alzheimer's would like to sit at the lake with cane poles..) I have only used the one with the button as a kid and I think we have one that the girls use with the button. In fact I thought that style was just a beginner reel.
I want to get into it more, and I guess was asking what is the difference between reel and if I only ever fish for Specks and Reds and Sheepsheads, do I need anything else besides a Spin Cast. My current is a $50 rod and reel combo I got at Cabela's.
I want to get into it more, and I guess was asking what is the difference between reel and if I only ever fish for Specks and Reds and Sheepsheads, do I need anything else besides a Spin Cast. My current is a $50 rod and reel combo I got at Cabela's.
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 4:49 pm
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Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:19 am to Napoleon
You sure your aren't confusing spin cast and spinning?
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:21 am to Tino
quote:
You sure your aren't confusing spin cast and spinning?
He said it had a button...
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:23 am to Napoleon
I haven't heard of anyone older than 6 years old using a Spin cast reel. Try learning a spinning reel, they aren't that hard
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:24 am to Napoleon
Spin cast reel
Spinning reel
Baitcast reel
Spinning reel
Baitcast reel
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 11:25 am
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:26 am to Napoleon
stick with spinning. baitcaster gonna blow up on you.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:29 am to Napoleon
Spinning reel = throw the lure somewhere
Baitcaster = place the lure somewhere
My difference is accuracy
Baitcaster = place the lure somewhere
My difference is accuracy
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:32 am to Napoleon
For general saltwater fishing, get yourself a spinning reel with a cheat lever (I think some brands call it auto cast).
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 11:34 am
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:33 am to Napoleon
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Sheepheads
It's sheepshead. Unless you're from da parish, then it's sheephead.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:35 am to 911Moto
You don't need that trigger bullshite. Just get a Shimano Symetre with a medium action spinning rod. Falcon or St. Croix. Someone at the store will be able to help you pair a rod with it.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:36 am to PaBon
I call them trash 
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:47 am to PapaPogey
Bourgs- that's a fine eating fish. Better than redfish is done same day, in my opinion. Give it a whirl.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:07 pm to DownSouthDave
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You don't need that trigger bullshite
Obviously, no experienced fisherman "needs" that trigger bullshite. But if you have an inexperienced noob who has only used a push-button spin cast reel, it certainly would make the transition easier.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:13 pm to Hammertime
quote:
Spinning reel = throw the lure somewhere
Baitcasting reel = place the lure somewhere
FIFY
You can use light tackle inshore so you can pretty much get away with anything. My wife uses a Zebco spin cast and can outfish me. Spin cast for her = more time fishing. If she had to deal with bird nests and wind knots, she wouldnt fish.
I prefer light spin tackle. The lighter spin reels and light action rods give near baitcasting accuracy in casting. I use 2000 and 3000 series spin reels with braid and love it.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:16 pm to Clyde Tipton
He said he has a spin cast now and had one with a button when he was younger
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:21 pm to 911Moto
It's hardly a transition. Pulling the trigger and using your finger are not much different. And neither is the same as pushing a button. A trigger just adds cost to the reel and leaves more stuff to break.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:30 pm to DownSouthDave
I have a Shimano spirex with the trigger. I rarely use it
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:49 pm to PaBon
Straight up. People just don't feel like cleaning them.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 1:56 pm to Napoleon
Spinning reel, my friend.
Decide your budget, tell the guy at the store your budget and trout/red.
I prefer shimano reels, st croix rods 7' medium fast action, and 30# braided line.
In general, the more you spend, the more you will like it. Try not to go below $150 if you can. $300 more better tho! (180/reel, 120/rod)
It's Christmas time!
Decide your budget, tell the guy at the store your budget and trout/red.
I prefer shimano reels, st croix rods 7' medium fast action, and 30# braided line.
In general, the more you spend, the more you will like it. Try not to go below $150 if you can. $300 more better tho! (180/reel, 120/rod)
It's Christmas time!
Posted on 11/19/14 at 2:04 pm to Napoleon
A light or medium weight spinning rod-n-reel is all you need for inshore specs and reds.
I had a great uncle that used huge cane pole for spec and red fishing. My dad had a friend from some where in the caribean that casted hook and line from a coke bottle and wound it back up by hand.
But a high quality light spinning rod n reel like Penn or Shimano is a great all around fishing pole.
ETA: a 7' rod is the best legnth.
I had a great uncle that used huge cane pole for spec and red fishing. My dad had a friend from some where in the caribean that casted hook and line from a coke bottle and wound it back up by hand.
But a high quality light spinning rod n reel like Penn or Shimano is a great all around fishing pole.
ETA: a 7' rod is the best legnth.
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 2:06 pm
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