gorillapig Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hello all. Lately I've been thinking of buying a new baitcaster rod/reel combo. I have never bought this style of reel before, so I thought I would ask any raiders in the know. I would be using it for squid and flathead lure fishing and I'm after long cast ability. My budget would be $200-300. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 No use getting one for that type of fishing. Stick to a spinning reel. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Agreed, a threadline would be best for you. Throwing light soft plastic jigs and squid jigs is not in the realm of the baitcaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flickn Mad Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 some thing like a curado would be where your looking, But for squid and flatties not ideal as stated by the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorillapig Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks guys, I'll adjust my strategy. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I think it's down to personal preference, while other reels could increase your chances if you're not comfortable with them you won't succeed as much. My brother uses a bait caster and a 6 foot rod for rock fishing and catches to good success, and no matter how many times I rip him he always produces a big fish. Yeah he misses bites but enjoys the reel a lot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Thanks guys, I'll adjust my strategy. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Mate due to my "one arm" I only ever use my Curado baitcaster everytime im on the water. I pretty much only target squid for kings and flattys on soft plastics so theres no reason not to use a baitcasater. Mine loaded with 12LB braid and 12LB leader and have landed a few legal king on this outfit as well. Go for it I say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I use baitcasters to add another angle to the sport I love. Not so much for squiding, but iv flicked many a soft plastic thru my baitcasters. And I do use them when bait fishing... As previously mentioned, it's personal preference. Harry If it's to good to be true, it usually is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Please don't get me wrong. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a massive baitcaster fan. I have more overheads/baitcasters than spinning reels! I still won't be convinced that a baitcaster is better than a quality spin reel for the application gorillapig was seeking an answer for. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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