09-05-2008, 09:11 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-05-2008, 09:13 AM by flukeprodigy.)
[quote name='Andy' post='11539' date='May 9 2008, 05:01 AM']I am wondering anyone uses baitcasting setup for squid jigging. I have spinning setup and it's easier to jig the rod using right hand while cranking with left hand. But I also bought a Daiwa sweepfire baitcasting rod (only $10 from Capitol NYC) which has a softer fiberglass blank and produces much better jigging action (more like a flyrod). Since fishing from the bridge/wall you don't need to cast too far, I figure a baitcasting setup is much easier to release the line into water.[/quote]
I was using mine yesterday for a little while (calcutta 150 w/ 30lb braid) It's my schoolie combo but I decided to rig it up with different colors from what I had on the spinning setup. Personally I like the feel of the baitcaster w/ braid much more than the spinning setup. I find it much easier to detect the slightest strike or tension on the line. Then again i'm a bass guy and use it to winch fish outta heavy cover so I'm a bit biased. Don't get me wrong, i've got probably 10 or more spinning setups too, each w/ their own specialty.
Contrary to what squidaholic above me said about being able to pull the squid in faster w/ a spinning reel vs. the baitcaster, I think its not really definitive. What i mean is it depends more on the gear ratio of the reel than the style. I could take a baitcaster like my Daiwa Steez that has a 6:3.1 gear ratio and put it up against my Quantum Cabo 40 and the steez will bring the squid up much quicker every time. I can also cast it further than my spinning reels when fishing off the bridge. Sure I can toss the spinning setup underhand and get it out there but I can flip that baitcaster even better and a lot more accurately.
Personally if you like the feel for the baitcaster over the spinning reel better, then use the baitcaster. I think its a matter of personal preference. It also has a LOT to do w/ the quality of the gear you're fishing. You can't expect a cheapo $20 walmart reel to perform like a $300+ reel like a calcutta or steez (not that i would ever use my steez for squidding <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol' />
I was using mine yesterday for a little while (calcutta 150 w/ 30lb braid) It's my schoolie combo but I decided to rig it up with different colors from what I had on the spinning setup. Personally I like the feel of the baitcaster w/ braid much more than the spinning setup. I find it much easier to detect the slightest strike or tension on the line. Then again i'm a bass guy and use it to winch fish outta heavy cover so I'm a bit biased. Don't get me wrong, i've got probably 10 or more spinning setups too, each w/ their own specialty.
Contrary to what squidaholic above me said about being able to pull the squid in faster w/ a spinning reel vs. the baitcaster, I think its not really definitive. What i mean is it depends more on the gear ratio of the reel than the style. I could take a baitcaster like my Daiwa Steez that has a 6:3.1 gear ratio and put it up against my Quantum Cabo 40 and the steez will bring the squid up much quicker every time. I can also cast it further than my spinning reels when fishing off the bridge. Sure I can toss the spinning setup underhand and get it out there but I can flip that baitcaster even better and a lot more accurately.
Personally if you like the feel for the baitcaster over the spinning reel better, then use the baitcaster. I think its a matter of personal preference. It also has a LOT to do w/ the quality of the gear you're fishing. You can't expect a cheapo $20 walmart reel to perform like a $300+ reel like a calcutta or steez (not that i would ever use my steez for squidding <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol' />
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