re: Lots of people dont know how to cast a baitcaster

As a kid I had a Zebco 303. My dad had a Ambassador 5000. It was my sole focus to learn how to cast a bait caster so I could "graduate" to the same kind of reel my dad threw. I think I got my Ambassador 5500C when I was 11 or 12. I've used it ever since. I now have more updated reels, all bait casters, all ABU Garcias.

But I fish almost exclusively fresh water for bass.

I've been fishing salt down in Bolivar and Sargent some lately with the bait casters and even though I rinse them really well, the salt still takes its toll.

So I'm thinking of buying a couple of spinning rigs. One for light tackle, to target sac-a-lait. And one set up for fishing big reds, specs, flounder, etc.

For me, half the fun of fishing is the art of the cast. Hitting the target exactly where you aim, then presenting the lure just right. Even on days when I've been skunked, if I was casting good, I was happy.