Why the Conventional reel vs Spinning - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kesepton · 12-28-2010, 02:59 PM

Im with you, I use spinning reels, but I am not usually fishing these heavy species and throwing heavy baits like the guys on here are. So not being an expert, I can give you some of the reasons, wont go into details as thats better left to an expert.

Conventional will allow you to cast further and more accurately with more control due to the fact you can thumb the line to slow it down and that the spool spins freels where as it comes off on a spinning reel.

Another benefit, they are better suited for braid with the way the line lays, and I know a lot the guys here are fishing with it too.

I use spinning because im used to it and generally fish freshwater using finesse techniques.

12-28-2010, 02:59 PM	#1
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	Im with you, I use spinning reels, but I am not usually fishing these heavy species and throwing heavy baits like the guys on here are. So not being an expert, I can give you some of the reasons, wont go into details as thats better left to an expert. Conventional will allow you to cast further and more accurately with more control due to the fact you can thumb the line to slow it down and that the spool spins freels where as it comes off on a spinning reel. Another benefit, they are better suited for braid with the way the line lays, and I know a lot the guys here are fishing with it too. I use spinning because im used to it and generally fish freshwater using finesse techniques.