Non-Fishing Technical Tackle Frustration

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: Non-Fishing Technical Tackle Frustration

I tried it the way that LD explained it, and it helped some, i am able to flip and pitch a whole lot better than casting, i am still having alot of bird nests when casting , but not as much as before.<br /><br />What is the difference in the practical functionality between a baitcasting reel and a spincasting reel?<br /><br />Don't they utilise the same type of rods? <br /><br /> In the past i have always used a spincasting set-up, i have even found them to be much more accurate and simple to use than the spinning reels with the open bail, But with this baitcasting deal it sure looks like i may need a lesson in physics or something.

 

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: Non-Fishing Technical Tackle Frustration

Hi Ralph, I may not have explained myself properly, but i was mainly seeking to understand the practical difference between a spincast reel and a casting reel, since they both use the same types of rods.<br /><br />I'm not talking about the open face spinning reels.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Non-Fishing Technical Tackle Frustration

No. Conventional rods typically have roughly the same size guides along the whole rod. Spinning rods start with a big guide (eye) and get smaller as they get to the tip. You need this for a spinning reel because of the way the line winds on and off the reel - it travels a large area while on a conventional reel it doesn't. (think about it)<br /><br />You don't get backlash with a spinning reel because the reel does not spin when casting or letting out line like it does with a conventional reel. The reel stays stationary while the line comes off with a spinning reel.<br /><br />That's why you have a "casting drag" on a conventional reel and/or why you use your thumb. Your trying to keep the reel from spinning faster than the line is coming off. Too much casting drag and you limit your distance not enough and you risk a bird's nest. The nice thing about casting with a conventional reel is that you can, with practice use the physics to really controll your cast - applying drag at the right moment allows you to drop your bait or lure in a precise spot.