Should i get a baitcasting rod for bass fishing?
Posted by Best Bass Fishing Lures on Monday, August 30th, 2010
I already have two spinning rods
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Seanon 30 Aug 2010 at 9:59 pm 1
Wymanon 30 Aug 2010 at 10:54 pm 2Yes
unmamfqlmon 30 Aug 2010 at 11:14 pm 3A baitcasting rod is a necessity no questions asked. I find myself using baitcasters 95% of the time. The only time I use a spinning setup is when I absolutely have to. I’ll use them on windy days and for lighter tackle. A baitcasting rod will get you more precise casts, they will generally last longer, get in bigger fish, and to me are more comfortable to use.
Normally a spinning rod won’t hold any line thicker than 10 pound and do well. When you are throwing bigger baits like spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, swimbaits, etc you need a good 12-14 pound line to handle them. You won’t be disappointed if you invest in a nice baitcasting setup or 2. Abu Garcia and Quantum both make very nice baitcasting setups.
Basically there’s a time and place for both baitcasting setups and spinning setups. I recommend using a baitcaster whenever possible and a spinning setup when you have to.
Artieon 30 Aug 2010 at 11:33 pm 4You should if you want to get better at catching bigger bass.
Lovin the OUTDOORSon 31 Aug 2010 at 12:24 am 5yes! if you never used one before get a cheap combo baitcaster rod combo and practice and youtube is your best frend for learning how to use them. a bait caster allows you to use bigger lures and heavyer line plus catch bigger fish!