? for you spider rigging fisherman

[Blackjeepjk]

I like bait casters as well, now. But wind the clock back several years......if I looked at a baitcaster it would birds nest.
I think the best spider rig reel is the one you can get used to or are most comfortable with.


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[barrelslime]

So far the census seems to point to bait casters. I cant believe as many spinning reel guys are there are out there someone hasn't chimed in.

[cevans]

What is the name brand of thumb bar baitcasters being used? And model number?

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A lot of the guys use Shakesperes or Quantums....shop around you can find them for anywhere from 16 to 24 bucks.

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[Wilk816]

I just switched to baitcasters this year from spinning reels. I like them so far. As said, it is a lot easier to let out line. I got Quantums from Grizzly Jig at a good price.

[Cray]

What is the name brand of thumb bar baitcasters being used? And model number?

https://www.sierratradingpost.com/sh...alpha-reels%2F

I have several of these and they work fine.

[SlabSeeker0485]

Question to all y’all using bait casters. It seems like most trolling rods are kinda set up to favor the spinning reels. Idk what rods y’all run but did y’all notice a difference in the spine? Or the feel of the rod? I ask bc I bought some 16ft ACC crappie Stix and I wanted to try bait casters after asking this same question on here a few months ago. I put the reels on my new rods and it just kinda felt off. Like it was stiffer and didn’t have that normal bounce feel to it. Took em back and got some spinners.

[Cray]

All you had to do was turn rods over in holder with the bait casters. I have used several different brands and haven't seen or felt any difference with Baitcasters verses spinners. Also I doubt seriously those long rods a spine aligned with the different sections like you would find on a good quality bass rod or high end fly rod.

[SlabSeeker0485]

All you had to do was turn rods over in holder with the bait casters. I have used several different brands and haven't seen or felt any difference with Baitcasters verses spinners. Also I doubt seriously those long rods a spine aligned with the different sections like you would find on a good quality bass rod or high end fly rod.

Ok cool. Yea I flipped em over like they should be and it just felt different. Very easily coulda been my lack of experience with the feel of a bait caster and a 16’ rod. Thanks for the feedback

[JLSandusky]

I use spinning reels but I also mostly fish depth around the same length as my rods. I never thought about the baitcaster being easier to let line out when fishing shallow but it makes sense. I've just used spinning reels since I was a kid so I guess I'm used to them.