re: Trout rod length

Have you ever used a DC reel? Or are you just hating on something you have never used. Believe it or not, I can throw a non DC reel very well. It doesn't change the fact that DC reels cast further, backlash less, allow a wider selection of baits, allow you to cast directly in the wind giving an overall more enjoyable experience than a non dc reel.

I have 3 DC reels, all of which can cast weightless soft plastics straight into the wind as far as my spinning reels, with almost no chance of backlashing. Why use a spinning reel when you prefer baitcasters? I can throw so much faster without having to ever open a bail.