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Baitcast reels need a bit of getting used to. The centrifugal brake must be set to the weight of the
lure: too little and the spool overwinds resulting in a big tangle aka a
bird's nest; too much tightening and
the cast is too short. Adjustments must be made casting into a wind or even
with the wind. The line drag is
adjusted with the
star drag is just under the handle.
Spinning reels come in different sizes / diameter spools. The drag is typically a knob in the reel of the reel.
It is far easier to cast without any adjusting of a centrifugal brake that only baitcast reels have.
Spincast reels are nothing more than spinning reels with a cover over the spool. They have come a long way
since early designs and I have no problem fighting big fish as long as the drag is set with a dial at the top of the
reel.
I use all three depending on the water and species fished for and choose rod actions depending on lure types and line test.
Spincast reels are a bit more of a challenge when a 7 lb fish is on the line, but fine for panfish and fish 1 lb. or less.
Baitcast reels are my choice for heavier 3/8 oz or heavier lures and line test over 15 lb.
My choice of line for any of the reel type is braid, though braided line isn't suited for
some spincast reels when lures 1/16 oz
or lighter are cast.
For live bait fishing, spinning would be my choice.
As far as rods go, you most might go with a
medium action rod. Telescoping rods are becoming more popular and collapse down
to 1/4 of their length. Amazon and Ebay would be good places search. My fishing pal likes the one he bought this past year.
Hope some of this helps.
