12-28-2006, 07:48 PM
I have both and like has already been mentioned, there is a time and place for each. I like to categorize them into two categories:
Category one is the Level Wind, which includes baitcasters and trolling reels.
Category 2 is Spinning.
I use the level wind for jigging (stripers at lake powell, monsters at strawberry, and for trolling.
I use the spinning for everything else.
I thought I wanted to go with a level wind for ice fishing but I tried it out and didn't like the fact that the ferrules end up on the top of the rod. Not a big issue, but I decided I would stick with spinning reels for ice fishing.
The NEAT feature I really like about the level wind reels when jigging and trolling, is the LINE COUNTER feature. I know exactly how far I'm down or out!
Its just like a boat. There is no one magic do everything boat. You can get a boat that does a lot of things ok, but everything is a compromise. That is why I also own two boats! (3 if you count my tube!)
Same with fishing reels. Get one or more of each and you will be happier!
Randy
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Category one is the Level Wind, which includes baitcasters and trolling reels.
Category 2 is Spinning.
I use the level wind for jigging (stripers at lake powell, monsters at strawberry, and for trolling.
I use the spinning for everything else.
I thought I wanted to go with a level wind for ice fishing but I tried it out and didn't like the fact that the ferrules end up on the top of the rod. Not a big issue, but I decided I would stick with spinning reels for ice fishing.
The NEAT feature I really like about the level wind reels when jigging and trolling, is the LINE COUNTER feature. I know exactly how far I'm down or out!
Its just like a boat. There is no one magic do everything boat. You can get a boat that does a lot of things ok, but everything is a compromise. That is why I also own two boats! (3 if you count my tube!)
Same with fishing reels. Get one or more of each and you will be happier!
Randy
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I used to N.ot have E.nough T.ime O.ff to go fishing. Then I retired. Now I have less time than I had before. Sheesh.