Baitcast reels for Spider rigging.

[outdoorsron]

Hello: I have spinning reels on my spider rig rods right now but want to switch some to bait casters to try them out. Just wanted to know what you guys use and recommend. What reels have clickers, what about a flipping switch ? Do the smaller Crappie reels hold up to bigger Walleye, Catfish and Carp ? I'm not like you guys that only catch Crappies other fish like to bother me also. Have a great season. O - R

[CrappiePappy]

Ron ... I think the consensus is that low profile baitcasters with thumbars are the most recommended reels in that situation. Low end brand name reels will probably last longer & present less problems than the small "crappie baitcast" versions.

Some people require having all their reels be of the same brand/model ... while others (like me) don't have a problem with a mixed batch of brands, models, or even types of reels (baitcast/spinning/spincast) being used at the same time. I can, and have, bought used reels from the consignment shelf of my local bait shop ... and got high quality reels, in good condition, for half or less of their retail price. Those and "hand me downs" constitute the majority of my total reel count. If such a situation is available to you, it can be worth a look & you may find a bargain deal.

... cp

[justinp61]

I bought the small Ryobi reels off e bay for my spider rigging rods, 8-$14 each. I've chucked more than one of the tiny "crappie bait casters" in the lake, absolute junk IMO. I think a coke can would be better.

[Cray]

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[nixon]

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I have always used open face reels also, but I just ordered 8 of these a couple days ago. Reviews were that they did not cast very far, but I won't be casting. Should be here any day.

[Joey Clark]

I ordered some of the reels above. I really like them great price. I had the little bait casters on my poles I will give you if you want them.

[jusanothajoe]

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Pulled trigger on 4 of these total was $56.50, Thanks Cray !

[jusanothajoe]

I ordered some of the reels above. I really like them great price. I had the little bait casters on my poles I will give you if you want them.

I had the same ones, they are terrible

[Cray]

I have always used open face reels also, but I just ordered 8 of these a couple days ago. Reviews were that they did not cast very far, but I won't be casting. Should be here any day.

Nixon, these reels have a backlash control on them. You thread the line through it then the guide that lays the line on reel. Might be able to bypass that if it is a problem. I just spooled mine right through it sine I just use them for rigging. Good smooth drag.

[TimPierce]

I bought the small Ryobi reels off e bay for my spider rigging rods, 8-$14 each. I've chucked more than one of the tiny "crappie bait casters" in the lake, absolute junk IMO. I think a coke can would be better.

Agreed. I bought one of the $15 "Crappie Baitcasters" - I won't list the brand name out of fairness - maybe I got a lemon. Anyway, the line worked behind one of the side plates and broke some components inside of 10 minutes. JUNK. Bought some $30 Daiwa's (on sale from $59) and am very pleased - buy a better reel, it's worth a few bucks to save the headache.