Another Spinning Rod or Move onto Baitcasting?

[chrishogs]

Like the title says, I am about to get my bonus and it is time for another rod, looking to spend between $150 and $300 on the rod and reel combined, but not sure if I want another spinning rod or try my luck with a baitcaster? I only fish from the shore and I primarily fish for Bass. I am also going to eventually get a pair of waders, but currently just casting from the shore. I currently own an ultra light 6' rod with a light weight Pfleuger reel and then a 6'6" Fenwick HMG paired with a Pfleuger Supreme XT spinning reel. I love both and they both have their place out on the water, but at times I need something else haha. I was thinking about a 7' pole, not sure on the action and if I should go with a baitcaster, but open to any and all of your guys' suggestions. Thanks in advance.

[NJSquatch]

If you can only fish from the bank definitely put the money towards a pair of chest waders. Being able to wade along a shore line/river will open up a lot more water to you.

imo...baitcasters are a bit tricky from the bank if it is heavily vegetated...plus a baitcaster is really only effective throwing heavier >1/2 oz lures...

[Gerry Zagorski]

I have an Abu Revo NACL which I like... Nice and light which helps with fatigue if you are working the rod all day and helps with the sensitivity if paired with a light weight rod. I use it for togging and buck tailing.

If that's what you're after you should give one a try but make sure and match it to a light weight rod to get the full benefits.

Only drawback I see with these bait casters is they are not great for casting lighter lures. A spinner is much better and no backlash issues. Some of the new lightweight spinners like the Shimano Stradic CI4 are nice and light yet have some hefty drag ratings and in my opinion are much more versatile if you are looking to go light.

[Jigman13]

Shore/bank beating = spinning tackle.

Shimano Stradic or Daiwa ballistic for reel. Rods are endless. I use a shimano cumara 6'8 MH. It's feather weight. Also, just recently started using the new line of temple fork outfitters Gary loomis tactical series rods. I have a 7'6 walleye rigging series rod and it's sweet. Light tip but a ton of ass in the bottom 1/3rd. They offer a variety in the tactical series. Decent price point too plus a lifetime warranty. Check out their conventional line up at the TFO website. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the craftsmanship.

[Riz]

I have to agree with the above posts. if your only bank fishing go with a spinning outfit. choices are endless and its all subjective. recently I had to start switching out some of my old symetrys as shimano isn't making them anymore and some of mine are 10-15 years old. I picked up 2 ardent bolts recently and like them so far. time will tell how they hold up though

[Irish Jigger]

Check the classifieds I have a brand new 7' st croix perfect for what your looking for. Make me an offer!