Thread: Bass Casting Reels for Crappie

Originally Posted by fishervet

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I also use them Longlining where most opt for spinning reels. I don't do it often but iff jigging in deep water over 12 ft I will use one for the speed of line recovery.

Originally Posted by cray

I also use them Longlining where most opt for spinning reels. I don't do it often but iff jigging in deep water over 12 ft I will use one for the speed of line recovery.

thanks for the info...you going to the toledo bend thing?

I love them for spyder rigging, Use line counter reels for long lining and cranks.

Originally Posted by fishervet

thanks for the info...you going to the toledo bend thing?

Not going to be able to make it. Got 2 tourneys, one just before and one just after. Gets kinda expensive plus boss kinda frowned up with being gone that much. Both tourneys out of town. Sure going to miss it. Had a great time last year. Going to do some schedule restureing next year.

Originally Posted by cray

Not going to be able to make it. Got 2 tourneys, one just before and one just after. Gets kinda expensive plus boss kinda frowned up with being gone that much. Both tourneys out of town. Sure going to miss it. Had a great time last year. Going to do some schedule restureing next year.

I understand. Good luck.

Like them for spider rigging just fine. Never felt right dipping.

Best thing about spider rigging with them is when in shallow water if you are used to using a baitcaster. It's easier to let line out when fishing with just a lil bit of line out. Set the hook, release line, and then swing in the boat all with only 1 hand. With spinning reels, it's a 2 hand operation. Baitcasters are a one hand operation and you have a free hand to net the bigguns!

I have a bunch of low end Shakespeare BC reels, Axiom's if I remember right, and used em pulling cranks and jigs and deep jigging. No line twist makes em great for the deep stuff. Get a couple of inexpensive lightweight models and see for yourself. Might be the best change you'll ever make.