baitcasters

[Wilson]

After debating whether to chime in on this thread or keep quiet...well.

I bought a lefty Shimano bait caster a long time ago.
After trying to master it for like 1 year I gave up.
I can do anything with a spinning rod and reel that anybody else can do with a bait caster.
The problem I was trying to eliminate with the bait caster was line twist.
Twisted line on a spinning reel is certain death.
What I sort of concluded was this.
Do not reel against your drag when snagged or fighting a fish.
Buy a good spinning reel with a quality line roller. Use Spro # 12 or 14 barrel swivels, especially if fishing live shiners or herring as they spin like a top on the retreive.
Change line sooner rather then later.
My baitcaster is free to a good home if anybody wants it