Thread: Baitcasters VS Spinning Reels for Spider Rigging

Originally Posted by Jigging15

Ya and the guy who caught that 3 lb'er netted it with a bait net. We try to net a lot of fish just to stay in practice for when we go to the real land of giants. Warbird do you leave the drag loose on yours or push the thumb bar to release the line? I have been keeping an eye out on Ebay for a cheap set of bait caster's for long lining.

i use the thumb bar. keep an eye on fishermans factory outlet there sold out of cheap ones now but they will be back

I use a spin cast on the 14 footers, but I bought a solo reel from grizzly jig. I like it, it is almost like a fly rod. Light drag... and like what was mentioned before it is only used really to store the line.

Originally Posted by warbird

i use the thumb bar. keep an eye on fishermans factory outlet there sold out of cheap ones now but they will be back

I'll check that place out. Two kids at the store bought 6 reconditioned reels for bass fishing off Ebay a week or so ago for less than $20 a piece. I think they were Quantum's.

I like the baitcasters for rigging as well. The thumb bar and star drag are a great asset. They also store easier than spinning reels. I like low profile reels. Shakespeare Axiom"s or Sigma's from Wally World work great. They used to be about $25 each

what beagleman uses

I like the baitcasters. I use the smallest Daiwa makes. Easy to store and I like the thumb bar for quick release of line in shallow water or you get hung up or tangled. We started out using spin casters but ended up breaking too many bails getting them out of the racks. Jared, I sent you a pm on some reels.

Originally Posted by STL Crappie Nightmare

Next rigging question, do you prefer baitcasters or spinning reels for your trolling rods and why?

Baitcasters, Shimano 100 if you can find them. Push release, line out. Very small, light, great drag. Easy to handle when you get hung in brush.