Reel discussion

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It is always a source of fascination whenever fisho's get together, electronically or otherwise, to hear the various preferences aired. For instance there's the long running thing regarding baitcasters v's spin gear. I like them both, and years back set about of mastering both as well. However this has ended up in an almost unhealthy pre-occupation with baitcast gear to the point that I would rather catch less fish on a BC than more fish on an egg beater. It's like surface hits, where you might value one good surface hit as being of greater satisfaction that half a dozen sub surface takes. The point of all this is that fisho's are individuals that seldom allow themselves to be pidgeon holed. I reckon that's a good thing personally.
JD

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Be it spin or baitcast i am a surface luring FREAK ... i cant get enough of it and lately its just been heddon lures all the way. Just now as you know im pretty obsessed with my new baitcaster but i still take a spin rod for light lures.

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OK Steve, so topwater lure with the new baitcaster and you may be transported to angling heaven; right?
John

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I'm the same, only time I drag out the spin reels is when I want to toss lures sub 35mm, usually for bream or whiting fishing on the yak. Love my baitcasters. If I could find someone that made 1-2 kg baitcaster rods (for less than an arm and a leg in price) I'd give the spin gear away altogether.

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Baitcast, threadline, fly, side-cast, handline, deep jig, high speed spin, etc. etc.  If it means I can fish, I'll use it.

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Yeah. I am much like Aussiebasser. A reel for mme is a tool with which to accomplish the job. I will use whatever suits the job best.

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I left out a bit of string on a coke bottle, but I've used that method as well.  When you see what is used to tempt fish in other parts of the world you appreciate how spoilt we are.  PNG Mackeral fishos use a condom on an 8/0 for trolling.  They get the condoms free and don't use them for the intended purpose.

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Mybe noones shown them Dale ? I also fly fish and use Alveys for whiting and surf fishing.

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I'm the same, only time I drag out the spin reels is when I want to toss lures sub 35mm, usually for bream or whiting fishing on the yak. Love my baitcasters. If I could find someone that made 1-2 kg baitcaster rods (for less than an arm and a leg in price) I'd give the spin gear away altogether.

Smith's do one or used to do one. Little short pofter rod like the gladiator job but real light in funky colours.

First saw at Fish Head and have seen at the whore house.

Dale, do you have one?

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I only own 1 bait caster combo, but by far it is my favourite outfit to use. Much more accurate with it than the spin! Just need a reel to go with my other cast rod and I will have my first bait cast bass combo
Actually there is a question for yall, what bait cast reel would you recommend to run 10lb-12lb braid for the bass?
I enjoy the spin for the plastics though (light stuff)

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Spin or casting....if I am using either one it means I am fishing which is a good thing.

Dont favor one over another really but when it comes to acuracy between the two thats a tough one.
Really I think that  a lure can be delivered much flatter, faster and further with spin gear than you can with a casting reel.This can be of great advantage with acuracy particularly in tight country.




Toddy

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Actually there is a question for yall, what bait cast reel would you recommend to run 10lb-12lb braid for the bass?

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I left out a bit of string on a coke bottle, but I've used that method as well.  When you see what is used to tempt fish in other parts of the world you appreciate how spoilt we are.  PNG Mackeral fishos use a condom on an 8/0 for trolling.  They get the condoms free and don't use them for the intended purpose.

Adds another dimension to the meaning of soft plastic/rubber.....

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  PNG Mackeral fishos use a condom on an 8/0 for trolling.  They get the condoms free and don't use them for the intended purpose.

On a side note about that. I know the condom king of PNG. Lives out your way too Dale. Just before Fernvale. Roland B. Know him?

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I was thinking the 50e.. I have a 200e5 I use for barra and I love it
Thanks!