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capecodder · 09-01-2005, 07:37 AM

I started out spinning only but have switched to conv for bait fishing and jigging. The conventional (525mag on a custom Lami) setup lets me throw 4-6 oz plus bait easily and far longer than spinning. Same for heavy jigs in the canal.

I still spin for plugs and eels as the retrieve is so much easier. The 525mag is not levelwind and therefore every retrieve requires guiding the line on the reel manually. No big deal for bait fishing, but for plugging it is not worth it to me as I don't need the distance.

In short, distance and weight capacity are the reasons for me. From a boat, I don't see any benefit to switching to conventional for casting situtations.

09-01-2005, 07:37 AM	#8
capecodder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 343	I started out spinning only but have switched to conv for bait fishing and jigging. The conventional (525mag on a custom Lami) setup lets me throw 4-6 oz plus bait easily and far longer than spinning. Same for heavy jigs in the canal. I still spin for plugs and eels as the retrieve is so much easier. The 525mag is not levelwind and therefore every retrieve requires guiding the line on the reel manually. No big deal for bait fishing, but for plugging it is not worth it to me as I don't need the distance. In short, distance and weight capacity are the reasons for me. From a boat, I don't see any benefit to switching to conventional for casting situtations.