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Curious about marsh fishing combo responses?
Posted on 4/12/20 at 11:24 am
Posted on 4/12/20 at 11:24 am
The thread titled "What is your Marsh fishing rod and reel combo?" has me wondering, because I'm seeing a lot of guys that prefer spinning rigs over baitcasters. I've always preferred a baitcaster for marsh fishing because I felt like I could pinpoint a cast better when sight fishing. And I know at one time that was the majority opinion. Am I wrong about that, or is there other advantages I'm not taking into account? Would like to hear from guys who maybe have switched over for some reason. Performance in the wind? Better drag? Improved design? What gives? It's never too late for an old dog to learn a new trick in my book.
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Posted on 4/12/20 at 11:30 am to Tigerhead
Easier to throw lighter lure
much better in the wind
I'm just as accurate with either.
much better in the wind
I'm just as accurate with either.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 11:36 am to Tigerhead
Cork = spinning
Everything else = baitcaster
Everything else = baitcaster
Posted on 4/12/20 at 11:47 am to Tigerhead
For me I use baitcaster when doing "finesse" stuff meaning I need to feel what's happening. So jigging, jerking, swimming baits.
But anything I can see the bite on a spinning reel is fine. For me that's mostly corks.
But anything I can see the bite on a spinning reel is fine. For me that's mostly corks.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 11:55 am to Tigerhead
Bait caster for everything except maybe some live bait free lining or a light lure.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:01 pm to Redlos
quote:This.
Cork = spinning
Everything else = baitcaster
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:19 pm to Redlos
quote:
Cork = spinning
Everything else = baitcaster
Yep
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:31 pm to Tigerhead
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I'm seeing a lot of guys that prefer spinning rigs over baitcasters.
because you cant use corks with bait casters without never ending bird nest, thats why
i exclusively use the academy H2O spinning rods for $12 and the diawa 3500 sweepfire reels for $29 and i treat them like shite, never clean them or rinse them off, nothing, and they last me about 3 years before they start to show wear and tear, and its usually the eyes start to break off from rust and the reels start to see a bit of corrosion on the aluminum spools. i catch 30"+ redfish and endless limits of trout on them
but thats around $45 for a great setup thats just as smooth as any $400 rod and reel combo
This post was edited on 4/12/20 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:47 pm to keakar
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because you cant use corks with bait casters without never ending bird nest, thats why
So it looks like a lot of people use a cork in the marsh and the spinning rig is better with a cork. Can't argue that point. I throw a cork with my baitcaster, and I can throw it well without a backlash (usually) but I cheat, or at least limit myself, by always setting up or throwing with the wind. I also have to watch the weight of the set up I'm using with the baitcaster. Small cork, light jig head, so as not to over spin the baitcaster. I guess I should have just adopted the spinning gear instead. Thanks for the replies.
ETA: I wanted to add that my cork rods are all the old green Curados. I pile on the brake blocks and they will throw a cork pretty well. The newer smaller reels are a no go. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be able to maintain the old reels, so maybe this is a good time to make the switch.
This post was edited on 4/12/20 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:51 pm to Tigerhead
I use both. I fish out of a kayak a lot and a spinning reel is easier to flip in odd directions if I see a swirl and can handle a weightless gulp shrimp better, especially in the wind. I'm not as accurate with it, but accurate enough.
Having said that I recently added a Daiwa Coastal SV, and while you can backlash it it's tough and they're usually minor. I don't have it on an optimum rod yet, but when I find the right rod I can see it being my main one for throwing and the spinning reels for corks and trolling.
Having said that I recently added a Daiwa Coastal SV, and while you can backlash it it's tough and they're usually minor. I don't have it on an optimum rod yet, but when I find the right rod I can see it being my main one for throwing and the spinning reels for corks and trolling.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:55 pm to Tigerhead
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So it looks like a lot of people use a cork in the marsh and the spinning rig is better with a cork. Can't argue that point. I throw a cork with my baitcaster, and I can throw it well without a backlash (usually) but I cheat, or at least limit myself, by always setting up or throwing with the wind.
ya, each has his own preferences, it depends what you are most used to, but in most cases you cant get set up with wind at your back and anytime you have variable winds from the side or throw into the wind it makes for a very frustrating day of aggravation. and if you need to make long distance casts with a cork because the school is skiddish it can be impossible at times for a bait caster to do that
some guys carry both, spinning for using corks and bait casters for chucking and reeling swim baits
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:00 pm to keakar
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but thats around $45 for a great setup thats just as smooth as any $400 rod and reel combo
Have to disagree pretty heavily here.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:01 pm to Flats
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if I see a swirl and can handle a weightless gulp shrimp better, especially in the wind. I'm not as accurate with it, but accurate enough.
Having said that I recently added a Daiwa Coastal SV, and while you can backlash it it's tough and they're usually minor.
I bought a Curado DC thinking it would be a big help with the lighter baits. I don't know if it's just me or if I got a defective one but I'm not impressed.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:07 pm to reds on reds on reds
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Have to disagree pretty heavily here.
you arent alone, lots of people convince themselves something is better just because it costs more and the more they spend the better it has to be
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:14 pm to Tigerhead
Spinning- 1/8th oz (and lighter) jig heads, Shakey heads, Ned rigs, weedless hook with no extra weight, light spoons, corks, double rigs
Baitcaster- 1/4 oz and heavier jig heads, twitch baits, spinner baits, chatter baits, top waters
Baitcaster- 1/4 oz and heavier jig heads, twitch baits, spinner baits, chatter baits, top waters
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:20 pm to Tigerhead
I use a spinning reel because I’m terrible at throwing with a baitcaster.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:25 pm to Redlos
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Cork = spinning
Everything else = baitcaster
This is my setup.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:25 pm to voros79
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I use a spinning reel because I’m terrible at throwing with a baitcaster.
This.
I have a nice bait caster setup and I’m still terrible. 90% of my fishing is corks though so I use spinners and I’m very accurate with them so I don’t have much motivation to improve with a bait caster. Lazy, I know!
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:31 pm to keakar
No, I’ve just used enough gear through all the price ranges to know that you generally you get what you pay for but of course there’s always exceptions. For example, a TFO BVK is a ~$350 fly rod that casts way better than most $800+ rods that I’ve used. But to say that a $45 spinning setup is just as good as a $400 setup is pretty ignorant.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 1:42 pm to Tigerhead
Spinning reels work better in the wind. I do bring a couple casting setups when I go out, but I predominately use spinning.
As for accuracy... I’ve always heard the “casting reels trump spinning reels all day, every day...”
I beg to differ. Use them enough and you can put a cast from a spinning reel anywhere you want. I’m far more accurate with my spinning reels than I am casting
As for accuracy... I’ve always heard the “casting reels trump spinning reels all day, every day...”
I beg to differ. Use them enough and you can put a cast from a spinning reel anywhere you want. I’m far more accurate with my spinning reels than I am casting
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