Underspin reel question.

[bigtattoo79]

What are the pros and cons of underspin reels fishing slip bobbers and spinners?

What can a underspin reel do that a spinning reel can't?

[deathb4disco]

I would always choose a spinning reel over an underspin. In terms of quality, there is no comparison.

[Cray]

I'm like D4D, no comparing the quality even though I own a couple. Best thing about them I can think of is they are good to teach new fishers how to use a spinning reel when they first start.

[rnvinc]

What are the pros and cons of underspin reels fishing slip bobbers and spinners?

What can a underspin reel do that a spinning reel can't?

Underspin reels keep the line from being degraded by sunlight ...

I use underspins on my spider rigging rods....I only have to remove the first 28ft of line at the end of the year because all of the line "inside" the reel is like brand new...and unaffected by sunlight degradation...

Rickie

[justfishin2]

Then there is the "sometimes" issue where wind can blow line off the open spool of a spinning reel. I also find it easier to "shoot" with an underspin like the old Zebco UL series.

[filletfetish]

Underspin reels keep the line from being degraded by sunlight ...

I use underspins on my spider rigging rods....I only have to remove the first 28ft of line at the end of the year because all of the line "inside" the reel is like brand new...and unaffected by sunlight degradation...

Rickie

I tried some for spider rigging and had a heck of a time. I would accidently hit the trigger when I grabbed the rod to set the hook.

[rnvinc]

I tried some for spider rigging and had a heck of a time. I would accidently hit the trigger when I grabbed the rod to set the hook.

I cut the trigger off shorter on all my underspins to keep this from happening...

Rickie

[kycreek]

I actually like fishing with the triggerspins but don't because you can't buy one of any quality. I've tried every brand that I have saw and none will hold up for very long. Stick with the presidents now on most all of my rods.

[justfishin2]

Yeah, I liked the Zebco UL's, but about one season was all they were good for-same with their ultralite spincasters. For beginners and for infrequent use they are great.

[jackie53]

underspins once you put line on them you fish with that line 4,6,8 lb. A Spinning reel allows you to carry (extra spools) for whatever the situation calls for clear mono in clear water,braid for heavy cover ect!! lots of option's for spinning!!If line gets low change to spare spool on spinning!!!