is getting into bait casting worth it?

Question

is getting into bait casting worth it?

Answer 1

I live in northern minnesota as well and have always used a spinning rod & reel. I have caught many northern & bass on my spinning outfit. But have been thinking about getting a BC as well.

Answer 2

You have more Accuracy if using a Bait Caster, and more control of your Lures. Plus, they are really great Reels to have and use.. I would suggest to get one :D

Answer 3

hey man, if you are going to go fishing pretty regularly and you are willing to take the time to learn to cast a bait caster. then i would say yes it would be worth it. i have seen people that are pros with a bait caster and they can toss that lure to the next county. they are smooth casting reels and you can toss a pretty light lure with them too. but for me i aint no good with them so i just stick to my spinner reels. i can still cast the lure where i want it and have drug up pounds upon pounds of fish with my spinner. i am not worried about throwing it a hundred yards. i once was told that a reel fisherman doesnt throw his lure 100 yards a reel fisherman will only throw it 20 to get to that certain spot. man i hope that helps you a little good luck good fishin be safe and remember to share the experience

Answer 4

never liked it...theres no differences in accuracy if your good at what your doing...and also its a pain in the *** when you get the tangles in the line from having a little slack when you cast....but everyone has there own opinions...you should try it out for yourself...

Answer 5

Daiwa sol.

Answer 6

I don' think they are worth the trouble and have never had much success using one I like a spinning reel a lot better.

Answer 7

to repeat, better accuracy for starters. better control of your casts. you can use larger lures generally than with spin outfits but you do need to match the rod to the rest of your tackle.

you will have far better control of your fish. the drag on a good baitcaster is usually far superior to that on a spinning reel.

there may be some disagreement but l would venture to say that on a well balanced outfit you could also get increased distance over a spinning outfit but this is not as important as accuracy.

you are guaranteed to get some backlashes at the start but with practice, they will become less and less.

follow the mfgrs instructions for adjusting your centrifugal and magnetic brakes as well as the spool tension. fill your reel with a good quality NYLON MONO line of about 12lb test. you can move to the braids after you develop a well trained thumb if desired, but regular mono is best to start.

a shimano curado is an extremely good casting reel that is forgiving of backlashes. l get fewer on these than most other reels. try to locate a 100B. possibly used. should be able to find a good one under a hundred bucks. although in minnesota you may want the larger 200 series and 14 to 17lb line.

it is definitely well worth the time and little effort to begin using a B/C. you'll wonder why you didn't start sooner!

Answer 8

Yea, if you have time to learn how to use it then go for it. The accuracy with one is superb when compared to a spinning or spincasting reel.



Remember, practice, practice, practice.

Answer 9

You better beleve it

Answer 10

haha if you dont cast your bait you wont catch anything haha

Answer 11

Hey Jon. I'm in northern MN (Duluth area) as well.



Like any tool, knowing how to use a BCer will open other avenue's of fishing you can't do well with a Spinning reel.



Although I agree that using a BCer can be more accurate than a spinning reel, your casting distance WILL suffer somewhat, (esp when you're first learning BCing).



BCer work best with larger diameter lines and heavier lures.

As you move below 12-14LB diameter line it becomes increasingly harder to use a BCer; ending in 6-8LB diameter

being the hardest to manipulate without serious practice.



And practice is essential to learning! BCing is not something you "pick up" in an afternoon. It will take an effort to learn...............



WHY would you want to learn BCing, (esp if it's such a hassle)?



1. Line SIZE- BCer are designed to cast larger diameter lines! Larger diameter Fluro/Mono lines (12-17LB) sink slower than lower diameter Braid thereby allowing your lure to stay in the strike zone longer. When fish (Bass/Walleye/Northerns) are suspended or are embedded in thick weed-beds having a lure that stays in the strike zone longer (or can float higher out of the weeds) can make the difference between "catching" and "fishing"! (lol)



2. Accuracy- YES! BCer can be more accurate than a Spinning reel, BUT, don't think you can achieve this "fantastic accuracy" overnight. Only after LOTS of practice will you be able to even NOTICE how accurate you are casting, (ESP if you've spent your entire life only using Spinning outfit's).



3. Heavy Lures- BCer's EXCEL when casting lures over 1/4-1/2 OZ.



4. Drag- A BCer can have a much heavier drag and will make short work of the LARGEST fish. After all, a BCer is (for lack of a better word) just a "winch"!



Here in MN I use my BCer's for certain types of fishing, (mainly Bass/Northern).



I like to cast larger Plastic Jerkbait's/Senko's, Rapala Husky Jerk Minnows, Topwater lures, 1/2 OZ + Spinnerbait's, & Bass Jigs over 1/4 Oz.



However, during the Spring to about the middle/end of June using a BCer doesn't work well in our region because our forage isn't large enough to fish BIG lures and the water is still VERY cold. Usually, my spinning outfit's spooled with Braid see more action than my BCer, (until around July).



All in all, BCing can be a viable way to catch Bass/Pike in our region, (at least in the Summer and Fall), esp if you like to cast heavy bait's & lures.



Hope this info helps ya? See ya at Gander Mt!

Answer 12

I have never used anything but bait casters on regular basis. I find that through my experimentation with other reel types, bait casters are all around the best. You have more control as far as distance, placement and speed of retrieval.

Answer 13

yes it is. try enrolling in a club called nothern american fishing club. it is only 12.00 for a year and 26.00 for two years and only 3 years it is only 36.00(but only for 3 years ok)111