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So I've always used spin reels. I primarily have been a Great Lakes fisherman, and those work great out there.

This year I've been doing a lot of inland lake and river fishing for bass and trout. I'd like to try a baitcaster, but never used one.

Anyone have any recommendations? I already have a nice Fenwick I can put it on.

So I've always used spin reels. I primarily have been a Great Lakes fisherman, and those work great out there. This year I've been doing a lot of inland lake and river fishing for bass and trout. I'd like to try a baitcaster, but never used one. Anyone have any recommendations? I already have a nice Fenwick I can put it on.

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If you have never used a bait caster, look into a feature called magnetic braking. It reduces your cast length a little, but prevents the bird nesting that comes with normal bait caster use

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Never have. I watched a bit of JewTube about it. Seems like there is a bit of a learning curve, but after watching for a short time I did the typical toxic masculine thing and said fuck it, I'll figure it out when I get it. lol

I'll be sure to ask about the magnetic braking. The guys at the shop here are helpful, but I'm grateful to source some basic knowledge before going in so thank you.

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Welcome! If you cast a ton or troll at all, they are a lot easier than spinning reels. Spinning has a plus in terms of EASIER default casting, and are way better for small/micro rigs, but it has a lot of downsides as well. Baitcasters are NOT friendly to mono small line. it'll bird nest no matter what you do. But if you spool with braid and use a mono/floro leader it works just fine. The drag system also works differently. Spinners you can adjust the drag on the fly and be fine. With a bait caster....you can do it, but I would NOT recommend it if your fighting a fish that peels drag like a steely or a salmon or a strong bass. The process of adjusting it in the middle of a fishes run can break the drag. However, on the plus side, bait casters have a WAY beefer drag system. So generally speaking you don't NEED to adjust it. Again though, some baitcasters can accommodate it, so just check with the shop. For freshwater, features outside of the magnetic braking are all kind of gravy because most of what you catch aren't gonna be very taxing on your gear.

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Interesting. I was wondering why people bother with the braided line if you're just going to put a mono leader on it. Makes sense now.