11-29-2016, 01:25 PM
Hey Ron I think the bait cast reels are great, I got one for fishing Bear Lake and bigger fish last winter. I'm no way an authority on reel selection but I don't think you need to retool. The inlines are a little simpler reel design and lighter weight and for the fly fishermen it makes you feel more at home being able to palm the spool and all. I think the ratio of the inlines are a little lower than a bait cast so you won't get your fish landed quite as quickly. I just picked up a Freefall Black Betty and I think it will be a really nice reel, but it's a little pricey more like your baitcast reel in price and drag function. We'll see how it performs. Anyway if we're on the same pond you can try my Eagleclaw and Betty and see what ya think. I have my baitcast on a 4' Rod so it's not a straight across comparison, but you could try it. Good luck, but I don't think you need to switch. Later J
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