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I'm about to pull the trigger on some trolling rods and I need to figure out what type of reel to put on them. I will mainly be spider rigging but would like to long line also. So spinning reel or baitcaster? Does it really matter or is it personal preference? Thanks.
Matt I am no expert on the subject but I like spinning reels best..I tried 1 bait caster for awhile but changed it back to the spinning reel. . Could be flash back about bird nests I had back when I bass fished with a bait caster..I am sure some of the more experienced guys will reply to your post.
I use spinning reels and like them but a line counter bait caster would be nice for long lining, they also make some add on line counters if you do go with spinning reels but I cant say if they work very good. I would think it would come down to personnel preference honestly. :twocents
Matt, I've about tried it all from the mini line holders, to small spinning reels to bait casters. What fits us is a 2500 series in a quality reel. I do have some line counters on the cranking rods, but I won't hesitate to mix in a jigging/longlining rod and reel, if needed when cranking. On the jigging poles, it is small pflueger spinning reels with an occasional pink Okuma thrown in for my lady friend.
I'd say it's personal preference, I like bait cast reels, but most use spinning reels from what I've seen on the water
I use the Shimano IX 1000 R spinning reel. Haven't had any problems at all. Light on the pocket book as well.
Matt, my preference is spinning, I have many uses for extra spinning reels (trout, bass, whites, bream) but not other uses for small lesser quality cheap bait casters. Just figured if I was gonna have to buy 8 or so more reels might go with something very versatile. Just my 2 cents.
I am fond of the Abu Garcia Cardinal sx10 reels. I give them a beating and they last me 5 years or so. These cost me about $35. Think these will get the job done? RCC - you mention the 2500 series. What size line does that handle? I'm guessing that it is a medium sized reel, 8 pound line (mono)? I normally get the cardinal 10 for most of my spinning rods for creek fishing and I run 6 pound mono on it. Just not sure how big of a reel that I should get. Thanks.
I second the Abu Garcia Cardinal. I've been using them for trout fishing and crappie fishing. Good reels
The reason that I use the 2500 reels is strictly about the amount of line that they will hold. When long lining or if you get a bad hang up, the extra line on the spool can be a real asset. I do like the size of a small reel when transporting or when they are in the holders, but when it comes action time, I like the larger reel. The Shimano Sonora's in a 2500 that I use will hold 140 yards of 8lb. I have 4 of these and 4 Pflueger Presidents that are about the same size. I bought them all for less than $30 each when they were marked down at Walmart.
Nice. Abu Garcia. Fancy. I just love the zebco 202 s.
We use spinning reels for spider rigging and garcia LC's for longlining....but the best puller I know uses the spinners for both. The Cardinal is a great reel but the Shimano Solstace FL's are on sale at Cabella's right now for 25 bucks each....its usually a 40 dollar reel and has a good drag.
Matt, go here and take a look at these. My personal preference is bait casters but using same rod for both I would go spinning.
Fisherman's Factory Outlet: Abu Garcia Card STX20 Recon Reel
Or these
Fisherman's Factory Outlet: Mitchell Avocet Silver Spinning Reel
:ThumbsUp:ThumbsUp:ThumbsUp then use the money savings to by some superslick or nanofil!Quote:
Originally Posted by JRB
I used Shimano AXULS last year for my first year spider rigging because they are extremely light and I had used them for years doing traditional cast and crank crappie fishing. They are $20 apiece and if you don't need 200+ yards of line they are a really good little reel. This year, I wanted to try something a little different and found some Abu Garcia Hank Parker baitcasters in the BPS outlet on clearance for $10 apiece. The price and the fact that these reels have the flipping switch convinced me to give them a try. I LOVE that flipping switch. No flipping the bail or turning the crank to set the reel. Just hit the thumb bar and pull out what you want and let go of the bar.
The only thing that I didn't like about the baitcasters was when started out with the reel on top. That was really unhandy when I tried to set the hook. Now I run them reel down and it is just like using grabbing a rod with a spinning reel.
As I think someone else said, it is strictly a matter of preference and availability. For rigging and dipping, all you need is a a line holder. If you want one reel for both, then you probably want the lighter spinning reels. I sure wouldn't want to hold the full size baitcasters all day.
Matt, I'm a bait caster guy. It's just what I like.
Any chance you can get out and fish a little with someone that has what you are looking at? You are welcome to go fish with me but you probably don't want to drive 3 hours up here, but if you do, let me know
I appreciate the offer! But your right, I need to stay closer to home. I have a baby on the way. I bet I can find a local to show me the ropes. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by arkcrappie
Baby on the way? Congrats sir! Yeah you better hurry up and buy what you need for sure. Diapers will limit you quickly :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by D10
Any type reel works for spider rigging, but for long lining also, I'd go spinning reels. I have used both for rigging, but I'm seriously thinking of going back to spinners on my spider rig poles. I'm currently using bait casters for rigging, and just got setup for long lining with spinners.Quote:
Originally Posted by D10
Ask Creekslick about the long lining. He's the best around you for that info.
I use spinning for longlineing, baitcasters for cranks and spiderrigging. I've got spare spools for my reels so I can change from mono to braid with little trouble.