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Spinning reels?
i have an abu garcia cardial 400 series and i love it.
when i am fishing with my friends we have the same size poles but differnt line and reel setups
my set up casts 2 or 3 imes farther than their cast
im useing 30 pound test braided power pro
i was just wondering what makes a reel a good reel?
You have a good reel, I used to own one (older model) for years and years until some very large trout in the San Juan river caused it to break. I repaired it and kept using it for a while after that, but it kept needing constant repair and attention. for some reason I did a lot of research on reels, and ended up switching to Shimano on my next purchase, and have bought another since then (larger for heavier fishing) I love them both, but still think about the old Cardinal and have even thought about acquiring another from time to time. 30# test power pro is equivalent to 8# mono, that’s why you are able to cast so far (plus the open faced design of the spinning reel).
For the money, the Cardinal is probably just as good as the Shimanos, but good machining, balance, and bearings make up a good reel (per your question)
Spinning Reels?
I’m looking to get another rod. I’m a dork and I like the Spinning reels with the trigger. I’m just more comfortable with it. Any suggestions on a mid to higher end model for me?
You’re not a dork, you just need to grow a pair & get yourself a baitcasting reel. You will hate it. You will get several backlashes, But once you master it, you will thank me. You will be able to cast further, feel more bites, and be more accurate with your casts (not to mention be able to get away with larger lb test line that also will not twist up like a spinning reel does). Oh, and if you take my advise, Buy a higher end reel like the ‘Shimano Curado’ . They are spendy, but you will get fewer backlashes due to its impressive anti-backlash system. Oh, by the way, triggers are for girls .
What are the differences between baitcasters and spinning reels?
And also, what do you use?
hey man, the spinner reel is the one that hangs up under the rod. and the bait caster is the smaller one that you control the line with your thumb.
here is a pic of the bait caster
http://shop.ebay.com/items/baitcaster%20reel?_dmd=1&_sop=12
and here is a pic of the spinning reel
http://shimano.fishing-store.us/shimano-spinning-reels.html
and below is the reel that i use if you look at the pic it is the 2nd one down
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-RLSPFLUEGER.html
which ever a person chooses both type of reels are great reels. i have about 12 spinning reels. different ones for different applications. some for crappie fishing a few for bass fishing and the rest for surf and pier saltwater fishing.
hope that helps you out a bit good luck good fishin be safe and remember to share the experience
Do you like spinning reels with the counter balance handles?
I am used to fishing with the standard spinning reels and thought I would get some thoughts from you fishermen that like to use the handle that has the added weight at the back of it. I cast and retrieve at a slow rate so I am not sure if it would make a difference or not.
Sorry I wasn’t clear. But I was talking about the counter weight on the handle of the spinning reel. I will post a link to a picture of one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/C6BRT3-3BB-Front-Rear-Drag-Sea-Spinning-Fishing-Reel_W0QQitemZ320362971166QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item320362971166&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A12%7C294%3A50#ebayphotohosting
A counter balance does help, it stops the handle from moving too much and does make retrieving a lot smoother.
Whats the difference between baitcasting and spinning reels?
I’ve used many of both and I can’t seem to tell why one might be better for different types of applications. I’ve heard that baitcasting reels are better for heavier crankbaits and swimbaits, but is this true?
A quality reel can greatly improve your casting distance and accuracy, whether it is baitcast reel or spinning reel, it will make fishing a lot more fun.
LOW-PROFILE BAITCAST REELS are favored more by expericenced bass fishermen. Such are the Abu Garcia Revos, Daiwa Excelers and others. These reels are contoured to fit the hand, making them extremely comfortable to use. Low-profile baitcast reels have fast retrieve ratios and are well-suited to fishing spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits and topwater lures. The more expensive models features more sophisticated braking systems to reduce backlashes.
SPINNING REELS in the other-hand have a larger diameter spool and a smooth drag system. Such reels are Daiwa Exceler 1500, Abu Garcia Cardinal, Pflueger Medalist and others. Due to their superior ability to handle light lines, spinning reels excel in clear waters, making them an ideal choice of many anglers here in southern California. Many anglers use spinning reels spooled with 6-10 pound flourocarbon line paired with a stiff rod for finesse fishing soft plastic lures.
Both reel styles have their pros and cons. Baitcast reels, while prone to backlash, are more accurate than the spinning reels. The spinning reels can cast light lures farther than the baitcast reels but can cause line twist.