jharli

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27 & 28 October mate. Just seen it on Facebook.

im just as accurate with either,prefer the spin and generally cast furtherwith a spin you can change spools for varying line ratings

Bait casters give you more feel as the line is direct onto the spool,Both are just as accurate in the right hands when lure casting

IMHO,Spinning reels reign when using very light weights such as bream lures. Baitcasters are not nearly so efficient at casting 3 grams, and can be less accurate.Low profile baitcasters are fantastic for heavier lures, maybe 6-8 grams and over. They are good for barra type fishing as lure placement in this weight range is easy and accurate, although spinning reels can also be used.Bottom bashing for whiting and snapper etc is a personal preference thing, both types work well.For surfcasting, both lures and long distances for bait, I much prefer overheads as I find them great to use and to tune, although threadlines work well too. Overheads off the beach are not for everyone, it really comes down to personal preference here too.Cheers!SB

You are correct about what the yanks use them for and thats throwing lures. They call them baits, softbaits, spinnerbaits stick and hardbaits etc. I have a few that i use on the boat mainly for trolling, whitting fishing and jigging lures while on the drift. To me when on the drift thats when they shine as you have alot more control of the line and can keep your bait in a sand hole for longer or if you feel a bite take your thumb off the spool and keep your bait near the fish. When the driftspeed picks up its much easier to let out line and stay in contact with the bottom.I use my Shimano 200 Curados for whiting to snapper, great sized reel fits in the palm of your hand and loves the big fish.IMO we should hold the rod in our stronger/prefered side and wind with the other.If you get 1 take a saftypin with you and practice casting with the wind in your back, turn any brake control up and goodluck

I use spin only.... i feel i cast very accurate with my light spin outfits... only time ill be using an overhead is when im on the big surf beaches casting heaver metal slugs for slamon... which isnt very often

Here's what a certain Mr J Walker has to offer on the topic:http://www.jarviswalker.com.au/view/choosing-equipment/buyers-guides/choosing-equipment-reel-buyer-s-guide.htmlRegardless, you are still probably going to buy into a "Holden vs Ford" type argument here... :whistle:

I like my baitcasters for flicking small lures and tommy/gar floats. I think its the 1-hand operation that I like.I use mine on very light rods.And I ALWAYS wind right handed... regardless of reel, rod butt tucked under left arm.......

I like baitcasters in the boat for whiting fishing. It's easy to click your thumb to let line out when bobbing around. Also like the one handed operation for casting and trolling for salmon trout n snook

I use a spinning reel for ultra-light lure tossing and baitcasters for heavier lures.

I can't speak for anyone else, but my baitcaster is used exclusively when I am flicking a lure or soft plastics. IMO it's much easier to flick in tight to snags, pylons and other areas where fish hang out.I have an Abu Black Max spooled with 8lb power pro if that's any help to you at all.

thanks for the replies people, i will go and have a play and see what i can do. The jig i think cost probably about $12-$15, the other ones would have been cheaper ones. Don't mind so much when it is the $2 ones that come apart (you get what you pay for). Tips much appreciated.