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re: Inshore fishing question
Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:20 pm to Fishhead
Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:20 pm to Fishhead
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There are plenty reasons, but the main question is, why do people constantly act like casting reels are more manly? I own both, and there's applications for both. But I absolutely HATE when one of my friends goes fishing with me, puts a damn popping cork on his casting rig, and stays backlashed all day long.
The guy said he's looking for a spinning outfit. That's why no casting reel. Damn.
just a simple question. i have nothing against people that use spinning reels at all.
and i know plenty of people that fish with casting reels that most definitely shouldn't be.
i only fish with casting but that's just me. way more accurate, i can cast it farther, and i can feel more bites with one
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Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:20 pm to Anton7
and yes, falcons are great
Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:21 pm to carrotsticktiger
Not as good as the rod on a zebco 33
Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:36 pm to carrotsticktiger
Thanks. I've never fished with a casting reel. I'm sure I'll end up getting one before too long but for now, I'm comfortable with what I'm used to. Thanks again for the input. 
Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:52 pm to Anton7
They are great for more precise casting, like in bass fishing or sight fishing reds. They suck in windy conditions, unless you have it fine tuned to the weight of the lure on it. They sucked with popping corks, because the rig tends to helicopter, which is a nightmare for a casting reel. They have superior drags, extremely smooth. (If you have a decent reel)
I promise I can throw my 2500 Symetre with 6 lb Power Pro and 7' Mojo WAY farther than any casting setup with the same weight lure. And just like with anything, the more you use it, the better you get with it. I can place a spoon on a redfish's nose at 70' with my spinning reel. But in close range situations, I'm more accurate with a casting reel.
I don't bass fish though.
I promise I can throw my 2500 Symetre with 6 lb Power Pro and 7' Mojo WAY farther than any casting setup with the same weight lure. And just like with anything, the more you use it, the better you get with it. I can place a spoon on a redfish's nose at 70' with my spinning reel. But in close range situations, I'm more accurate with a casting reel.
I don't bass fish though.
Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:54 pm to Anton7
And Falcons are fine rods.
Posted on 2/11/13 at 10:59 pm to Fishhead
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I promise I can throw my 2500 Symetre with 6 lb Power Pro and 7' Mojo WAY farther than any casting setup with the same weight lure. And just like with anything, the more you use it, the better you get with it. I can place a spoon on a redfish's nose at 70' with my spinning reel.
we are the exact opposite
i can sling baits with my calcutta 400B and i can barely use a spinning reel now
Posted on 2/11/13 at 11:05 pm to carrotsticktiger
I have a Calcutta that I've probably had 15 years. Love it, but I bought a Curado a few years back that I use more.
If I'm fishing for large trout with tops or plugs, I use the casting reels mainly due to the smoother drag, and set it kinda light. That cost me a large trout and a Catch 2000 last week in Hopedale, when my trout made a last second run and cut me on an oyster shell. But typically, it's a good idea with those larger trout, because it's so easy to pull the hooks free with too much tension.
Still pissed about my Catch 2000. This happened on the second cast I'd made with it...ever. I took it out of the wrapper, made a cast and caught a little trout, then hooked that one on the next cast. It was the only one I had with me lol.
If I'm fishing for large trout with tops or plugs, I use the casting reels mainly due to the smoother drag, and set it kinda light. That cost me a large trout and a Catch 2000 last week in Hopedale, when my trout made a last second run and cut me on an oyster shell. But typically, it's a good idea with those larger trout, because it's so easy to pull the hooks free with too much tension.
Still pissed about my Catch 2000. This happened on the second cast I'd made with it...ever. I took it out of the wrapper, made a cast and caught a little trout, then hooked that one on the next cast.
It was the only one I had with me lol.Posted on 2/11/13 at 11:09 pm to Fishhead
damn that sucks 
but at least you know it works for next time
I have a Chronarch and Calcutta and my Chronarch is way more practical for freshwater but I only throw my Calcutta if I'm fishing saltwater.
but at least you know it works for next time I have a Chronarch and Calcutta and my Chronarch is way more practical for freshwater but I only throw my Calcutta if I'm fishing saltwater.
Posted on 2/11/13 at 11:26 pm to Redfish2010
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Okuma inspira ftw
This was recommended to me. Maybe a future buy
Posted on 2/11/13 at 11:45 pm to Anton7
Pretty sure Fin-Nor makes a solid inshore reel as well
Posted on 2/12/13 at 9:46 am to Fishhead
quote:Nice
I can place a spoon on a redfish's nose at 70' with my spinning reel.
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