Spinning Reel Vs Baitcasting Reel – What a difference between Spinning Reel & Casting Reel (Bait Casting) - SWI Fishing Charters Indonesia

Many angler are asking, spinning reel vs baitcasting Reel which one is better! It is depends on the angler, what types of fishing techniques you want to use, the choice of fishing spot and also what kind of sensation you want. If you use the casting fishing techniques, for more accuracy, it is perfect to use bait-casting reel (BC reel). But it’s not that spinning reel can’t be used in casting techniques. Spinning reels can also be used for casting techniques. For some beginner anglers, fishing with a spinning reel is much easier than using a baitcasting reel. This because it takes a little more skill of how to throw the lure perfectly or otherwise the lines in the reel will be backlashed.

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In general, if you choose a spinning reel, the rod must be also choose a spinning rod and otherwise if you choose a baitcasting reel, the rod must also be a baitcasting rod. What is the difference between spinning reel and baitcasting reel, here are the explanations:

Spinning Reels: spinning reel is the most widely used reel because it is very easy to use where the angler only needs to open the bail arm then throw the bait or lure on target and then close it again. This reel has the characteristics of the reel being under the rod, it has a bail arm, it has a drag as breaking system each of them has a strength calculate in kilograms, the handle can be rotated with the right hand and some of them with the left hand, the spool moves up and down. Spinning reels also have several special designs such as bait runner spinning reels, surf casting spinning reels and so on. But in this case we do not explain the types of fishing reels. Some of the spinning reel manufacturers also make several variations for some condition such as deep spool spinning reels where the reel can roll up longer lines in the spool. For the gear ratio itself, this reel has many variations, for example of the reel manufactures such as Shimano and Daiwa have their own codes such as HG (high gear), PG (power gear), XG (extra gear) and the gear ratio affects the fishing technique to be used. In the spinning reel products there are also terms LD (level drag), FW (freshwater), SW (saltwater) and so on. This term is commonly found in popular branded reels such as Shimano, Daiwa, Penn and so on. For spool size, spinning has many variations depending on the brand of the reel. Generally, the spool size starts from smallest size namely 500, 800 and 1000 where this reel is used in ultralight fishing. Reel with a larger spool size for example 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 75000 up to tens of thousands. Generally used for light to extra heavy fishing with various fishing techniques such as popping fishing techniques and jigging fishing techniques. In additions to fishing techniques, spinning reel can also be used for casting and bottom fishing techniques.

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Baitcasting Reels (BC): Bait-casting reel is a reel specifically designed for casting techniques but can also be used for other fishing techniques but it’s rarely practiced. This reel has characteristics where the reel install above the bait-casting rod. The handle can be rotated with the left handle of right handle. It has a line guide, which is a small hole where the lines reeling in and out. It must use the thumb finger to press the reel button when throwing the lure and it has two kinds of braking system. Although the same of baitcasting reel and Overhead reels where the reel is both install above the rod, there is a difference with the overhead reel where the reel is widely used in heavier fishing classes, both lightweight and medium heavy and also used for trolling fishing techniques. The baitcasting reel is very accurate when used for throwing lures, especially when applying on casting pitching technique and skipping technique. Currently, baitcasting reels also have many innovations both for the use and function, where several types of bait-casting reels can also be used for slow pitch jigging techniques. A common ratio on bait-casting reels is a high ratio so you can roll the lines quickly and this will also have an effect on the lure action. For the size itself, there are generally several spool sizes and the most common sizes are 50 and 100.

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Spinning Reel vs Baitcasting Reel: Advantages and Disadvantages

There are of course advantage and disadvantages in using the spinning and bait-casting reels. Each reel has advantages and disadvantages. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of each reel:

Advantages of Spinning Reel

Cheaper
Easy to use both beginners and professional anglers
It will make no tangle of lines
Suitable to use for various fishing techniques
Suitable for target fish to catch, both small and big one depending on the selection of reel size.

Disadvantages of Spinning Reel

Some products are heavier
For the low price generally low in quality

Advantages of Baitcasting Reel

Generally more resistant
Made for lightweight and ultralight fishing
More accurate when throwing a lure and precision.
It can be thrown the lure further
It can be used for difficult fishing spots with skipping technique.

Disadvantages of Bait-casting reel:

Generally more expensive although some brands have produce affordable prices.
Need experience in use
Sometimes backlash occurs when used by beginners and not in control.

Thus a short review of the differences between spinning reel vs baitcasting reel. For some anglers, choosing a best reel is also a sensation before fishing, both when using it and during fighting with fish.

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