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Old 02-14-2018, 06:04 PM
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Not trying to be argumentative, just adding discussion.

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer View Post
Frog fishing heavy braid,
No problem with larger spinning gear (say saltwater size), it all depends on inches per turn (IPT) and gear ratio. Even burning spinnerbaits, as many spinners have 40+ IPT, which is rare in a levelwind.

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flipping and pitching close cover with jigs and creature baits,
It can still be done just as accurately with spinning gear, although most will probably find bc more comfortable. Left holds line below the first eye (just like some do with bc), while hold the spinning rod in front of reel with first two fingers and thumb. The ring and pinkie are used to feather the line against the spool on splash down. You don't even have to switch hands like some do with bc gear.

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and if you get good with a baitcaster; dock skipping.
I believe most people prefer spinning for dock skipping as it is whole lot easier. Although it can be done with both reel types.

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Also deep cranking, chatterbaits, Carolina rigs, and 10”+ worm fishing on ledges. Any power fishing technique is better on a baitcasting rig.
Again it all depends on IPT and gear ratio. Look at brackish water gear.

TK, spinning gear is used for Tarpon because of line capacity. Spinning reels (for tarpon) hold almost triple the line that a similar weight baitcaster holds. Also up until recently, baitcasters were much more prone to rusting than spinning.

USE what you want to use, both can be appropriate.
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