Looking into getting a new rod reel combo. I would like a baitcaster but I suck at casting them without bird nesting. I figure this would be the next best option.
They are OK. Id suggest learning how to use a baitcaster instead because I believe it makes you better at fishing. Having to deal with technical difficulties is part of the hobby. Sooner you figure out how to problem solve (like birds nests) the less problems youl face because youl know how to fix them. Plus baitcasters can be great in some scenarios. If you really dont want to use one just get a spinning combo.
EmergencyTaco on
I wouldn’t be caught dead using one. Not because of any knowledge on the subject, but because I have always viewed them as amateur gear. I am not willing to say that analysis is accurate, but it is how I feel about them.
Igno-ranter on
This should turn into an interesting thread.
Fish with what you like. The fish aren’t judging you.
I’ve caught bass, catfish, trout, crappie, sand bass, etc. on everything from high dollar baitcasters down to Zebco 202s. Been pretty successful with cane poles and hand lines too.
Napkins_26 on
Spincasts are great if you dont want to deal with technical difficulties, if you have a physical disability, or just starting out. They can be really easy to use which can be appealing.
letsgoheat on
Just get a spinning rod
Most-Mushroom-1949 on
Don’t let any hater tell you what to use. Our family has an arsenal of various types of reels and quality. My youngest uses this exact reel and it’s deadly accurate and can cast an insane distance while able to hold plenty of line. It’s actually the best push button I could find for him and I get a kick out of using it.
hyzerKite on
My dad gave me an old 80s Daiwa micro-cast it is so cool, I cleaned it up and oiled it and gave it to my 6 year old.
sp3kter on
Their ok. I wouldn’t throw a ton of money at them, their design lends its self to corrosion and they typically dont last more than a season or two.
Low_Share_313 on
Yeah they are convenient. But they are also heavier and uncomfortable. Either you learn to use a baitcaster properly (no cheap garbage with a decent line) or you get a spinning reel
thatguy6457 on
Zebco 33s are great.
SuperRocketRumble on
They are not a substitute for a baitcaster. You will not find one that is even close to as useful as decent, maybe even entry level, spinning reel.
SerJorahofFriendzone on
They remind me of fishing with my grandma and grandpa a long time ago. I miss those days so much.
ribbonskirt on
They’re cheap and can catch fish but, no joke, every one I’ve ever owned has exploded on me basically. They all fall apart or break pretty fast (in my experience)
Available_Squirrel1 on
Fine for an absolute beginner, kids or like one time fishing. If it’s going to be used more than once, buy a spinning reel.
modsonredditsuckdk on
They are amazing if your hiking or bushwhacking to a hidden pond. Granola Thats my go too for exploring. My baitcaster is for when i feel like I’m gonna be low stress fishing..Wine and cheese. My spincast is white bread ham and cheese.
AdArtistic7566 on
don’t let ANYONE tell you what to use unless they’re trying to be helpful and give an OPINION.
Use what you’re comfortable with and what you like, screw everyone else.
now that being said, spincast reels are just not quite the quality of most UNLESS you spend a little more like on this Pflueger which is an awesome spincast
outdoors70 on
I think fishing should be fun and use whatever you like. I use a baitcaster now but i also use my sons 33 occasionally. I dont know if its his reel or what but is seems to be a bit rough on line. I just replace it more often.
TPconnoisseur on
I’ve read that the high quality models, few though they are, fish really, really well.
Yoda2000675 on
They always seem to bugger up my line, but it doesn’t get easier for casting
tomhh103 on
There are two areas that these reels are lacking in. Gear ratio and drag. You’ll find that the gear ratios on these spin cast reels won’t retrieve as fast as other reels (this is not a bad thing). The drag will be less than optimal but hey it will gif the fish a fair fight.
True_Eggroll on
Ive been satisfied with using fishing line tied to a stick. Youre good bro
MAS7 on
I thought I was looking at a pencil sharpener for a minute there
Disastrous-Low-6277 on
They catch fish so idgaf
fryerandice on
If you don’t want to learn to use a baitcaster, buy a spinning reel. This will not give you the same advantages as a bait caster does. For all intents and purposes this is a spinning reel with easier to use features.
Spinning reels and these will both birdsnest from the same issue, and that is either letting out drag, or retrieving line. Every revolution where the line does not re spool as it laid on it in both spincast and spinning reels, is putting a quarter turn of twist in the line.
These are great for kids and disabled people because the operation is a button and you can cast one handed, spinning reels have a bigger learning curve for the little guys, and mom or dad deals with the birdsnest.
For you as an adult, who can easily learn and operate a spinning reel, the spinning reel lets you see the nest start forming before it becomes a whole ass nest. You’ll see on your spool a loose loop of line twisted on itself, time to throw a 1oz sinker on a swivel clip as far as you can and pinch the line as you retrieve to work the twist back out.
These things, you don’t see that loop, next thing you know you have the reel taken apart and are having a grand old time removing the nest.
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They are fine if you are 8….
All yours.
They are OK. Id suggest learning how to use a baitcaster instead because I believe it makes you better at fishing. Having to deal with technical difficulties is part of the hobby. Sooner you figure out how to problem solve (like birds nests) the less problems youl face because youl know how to fix them. Plus baitcasters can be great in some scenarios. If you really dont want to use one just get a spinning combo.
I wouldn’t be caught dead using one. Not because of any knowledge on the subject, but because I have always viewed them as amateur gear. I am not willing to say that analysis is accurate, but it is how I feel about them.
This should turn into an interesting thread.
Fish with what you like. The fish aren’t judging you.
I’ve caught bass, catfish, trout, crappie, sand bass, etc. on everything from high dollar baitcasters down to Zebco 202s. Been pretty successful with cane poles and hand lines too.
Spincasts are great if you dont want to deal with technical difficulties, if you have a physical disability, or just starting out. They can be really easy to use which can be appealing.
Just get a spinning rod
Don’t let any hater tell you what to use. Our family has an arsenal of various types of reels and quality. My youngest uses this exact reel and it’s deadly accurate and can cast an insane distance while able to hold plenty of line. It’s actually the best push button I could find for him and I get a kick out of using it.
My dad gave me an old 80s Daiwa micro-cast it is so cool, I cleaned it up and oiled it and gave it to my 6 year old.
Their ok. I wouldn’t throw a ton of money at them, their design lends its self to corrosion and they typically dont last more than a season or two.
Yeah they are convenient. But they are also heavier and uncomfortable. Either you learn to use a baitcaster properly (no cheap garbage with a decent line) or you get a spinning reel
Zebco 33s are great.
They are not a substitute for a baitcaster. You will not find one that is even close to as useful as decent, maybe even entry level, spinning reel.
They remind me of fishing with my grandma and grandpa a long time ago. I miss those days so much.
They’re cheap and can catch fish but, no joke, every one I’ve ever owned has exploded on me basically. They all fall apart or break pretty fast (in my experience)
Fine for an absolute beginner, kids or like one time fishing. If it’s going to be used more than once, buy a spinning reel.
They are amazing if your hiking or bushwhacking to a hidden pond. Granola Thats my go too for exploring. My baitcaster is for when i feel like I’m gonna be low stress fishing..Wine and cheese. My spincast is white bread ham and cheese.
don’t let ANYONE tell you what to use unless they’re trying to be helpful and give an OPINION.
Use what you’re comfortable with and what you like, screw everyone else.
now that being said, spincast reels are just not quite the quality of most UNLESS you spend a little more like on this Pflueger which is an awesome spincast
I think fishing should be fun and use whatever you like. I use a baitcaster now but i also use my sons 33 occasionally. I dont know if its his reel or what but is seems to be a bit rough on line. I just replace it more often.
I’ve read that the high quality models, few though they are, fish really, really well.
They always seem to bugger up my line, but it doesn’t get easier for casting
There are two areas that these reels are lacking in. Gear ratio and drag. You’ll find that the gear ratios on these spin cast reels won’t retrieve as fast as other reels (this is not a bad thing). The drag will be less than optimal but hey it will gif the fish a fair fight.
Ive been satisfied with using fishing line tied to a stick. Youre good bro
I thought I was looking at a pencil sharpener for a minute there
They catch fish so idgaf
If you don’t want to learn to use a baitcaster, buy a spinning reel. This will not give you the same advantages as a bait caster does. For all intents and purposes this is a spinning reel with easier to use features.
Spinning reels and these will both birdsnest from the same issue, and that is either letting out drag, or retrieving line. Every revolution where the line does not re spool as it laid on it in both spincast and spinning reels, is putting a quarter turn of twist in the line.
These are great for kids and disabled people because the operation is a button and you can cast one handed, spinning reels have a bigger learning curve for the little guys, and mom or dad deals with the birdsnest.
For you as an adult, who can easily learn and operate a spinning reel, the spinning reel lets you see the nest start forming before it becomes a whole ass nest. You’ll see on your spool a loose loop of line twisted on itself, time to throw a 1oz sinker on a swivel clip as far as you can and pinch the line as you retrieve to work the twist back out.
These things, you don’t see that loop, next thing you know you have the reel taken apart and are having a grand old time removing the nest.