I'll add in that spincast are sometimes the only options that work for people with certain disabilities such as arthritis. I know some older folks who can only fish with spincast gear, otherwise they can't cast for themselves. Either way, it's good to have as an option to lend out to someone who might not be able or interested in learning how to use spinning or baitcasting setups
I’m a beginner fisherman & you are teaching me a lot about different types of reels & different types of baits & how to use them, underrated channel, thank you Nat! 🙏🏼
I'm 34, and only been fishing 3-4x in my life. Unfortunately, my dad has been disabled my entire life and my mom doesn't care to fish, so i never really learned as a kid. Dad has been getting some stuff together for a birthday gift to me, which is super cool. However, part of his disability is preventing him from being able to effectively teach or even really advise in an understandable way (stroke) and this video was very helpful for us to decide what stuff to get. He was a fairly experienced fisherman in his time, living in southeastern VA, and when i mentioned that i felt an actual need to become less dependant on groceries, he wanted to help me get started. Thank you for helping me help him help me lol Edit: we're going with a spinning reel, because of the versatility and I also like the idea of casting that way. Seems like it'll be the most efficient way to learn and be ready for different circumstances at the same time.
I'm glad I could help. Check out my Learn How to Fish playlist for all kinds of videos that will help you get started, understand different lures, and keep you from wasting money on things you don't need, or at least don't need YET. ua-cam.com/play/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU.html
Got a mixture of both spinning and baitcast setups. I appreciate the differences and how one has an edge over the other in certain situations. I do love the baitcaster for heavier baits and line near thick cover. Otherwise, I do feel like my spinning setups could handle most everything else i do. Getting line counter baitcasters for trolling was very beneficial this past year for salmon and trout on the great lakes.
Admiditly I was always a stickler for the old school spincasters for ease of use. In my mind the spinning reel was the "manual vehicle" of fishing reels. Now that I've used them for a while, they are actually pure bliss given I can chuck lures WAAAY farther. Never used a bait caster. Up here in Saskatchewan, steel leaders with barrel swivvles already attached are standard fair. And a note for all: don't load braid onto a spincast reel... Trust me, I know.
The main disadvantage of a baitcaster is simply that since the reel itself spins it has some inertia. This isn’t a huge deal with bigger lures but it’s the reason that until the recent surge in BFS/ultralight baitcast designs with super light and low-friction spools, it wasn’t really possible to fish a baitcaster with light lures very well. IMO, it makes sense to learn to use a baitcaster if you can afford to have multiple rods with each catering to different techniques. I prefer a baitcaster for topwater since I like being able to easily feather the line with my thumb to stop a cast in the perfect spot, and I rarely use lures lighter than 1/2oz for that kind of fishing. I still have spinning rods which I use for panfish and trout and lighter bass techniques like unweighted plastics. I think you’ve done a good job explaining the pros and cons of each type. Generally I think most beginners should start with a medium-power spinning setup (~2500 size reel or so) with a rod lure rating of something like 1/8 to 1/2 oz. That covers most basic freshwater techniques.
Great and informative video as always, Nat! Personally, I've got a spinning setup, a small profile baitcaster, and a large levelwind on a heavy rod for catfish and sturgeon. I fish with my spinning setup 90% of the time though lol. It's just so easy to use and the most hassle-free of all the reel types!
Thank you for all your straightforward information! Was searching something till I found your channel. Only to realized I’m already subscribed a long time ago. Lol Cheers!
my dad taught me on a spinner reel. iv not been fishing since he passed away. i miss fishing with him. next time i go he will be there with me in spirit. i didnt even know there were different types of reels other than spinners till today.
I'm 48 and have only ever used spincast reels. I'm a very accurate caster and I can get my line out there far enough. I've caught my fair share of lunkers with a good zebco and a pistol grip ugly stic. Like anything else if you take care of your gear it will take care of you.
thank you so much! im a pretty experienced angler with around 6 years of experience, personally i prefer spincasts due to to cheap price and easier ways to cast, however i do still like spinning reels.
Been getting into high end spincast reels lately. For what I do I really like my zebco delta. It's whisper quiet, feels nice, and it's also got a nice casting distance for a spincast reel. There was also a big box of them for 30$ a reel at Ollie's and I had to pick one up.
Picked up my Zebco 33 spincaster over thirty years ago. It's never once had a problem. Just took my four-year-old fishing for the first time and he wanted to use "daddy's", even though he had his own. Priceless family heirloom now, Lol.
I’m a crazy fishing enthusiast in Michigan, at 14, so I got my first spin cast reel and rod zebco combo when I was 8, and to this day I still use that. It’s a workhorse. Here in Michigan you get many different species. Funny, I’ve caught every major species in Michigan on that rod. Panfish, crappie, Both LM and SM bass, brook brown and rainbow trout, catfish, walleye, Northern Pike, and I’m sure I’m forgetting a few. But great video, for my 15 Bday I’m gonna ask for a spin caster. Thanks!
@@FishingwithNat do you have any bait caster ultra light videos, I’ve been binging all your stuff picked up and ultra light and have caught a ton since I’m just a week or two
I have a few old Johnson spincast reels, they work great and can cast a pretty far distance! I personally hate the newer spincast reels, they feel very cheap, while the older johnson ones feel way better to me. I use them as a secondary and tertiary to my baitcaster. Spincast are definitely an option, you just have to get a good one.
Regal LT - very nice. What rod did you pair the 2500 with? Too heavy for a 6'6 Dobyns Sierra? 🤔 Huge fan of the channel btw and you are the first channel I send people to for educational fishing content 💯
Thank you - I appreciate the support. I have the LT2500 on a MH Ugly Stik Carbon spinning rod with 30lb braid. I use it a lot for pike fishing and tossing frogs.
I bought a "high-end" spincast reel for my girlfriend-thinking it might be easier with her small hands. Ultimately, she stopped fishing and I quickly got rid of it via a trade. I don't remember what I traded it for but I got the better end of the deal regardless. I had a spinning reel once that no matter what I did to it, it would cause such horrible line twist. I just gave it away. But this was an aberration. With reasonable care and practices, a spinning reel is prolly the most flexible reel. I use baitcasters mostly when I simply need more "power."
I started fishing this summer and got a cheap spinning reel and it was nice. A few days ago I spent about 200 dollars on a baitcasting reel and it feels like there some skill to using it. Took me maybe 2 hours to get comfortable with and it's way more satisfying to use. Might be because it's higher quality tho. I like that you can adjust the breaks on it so you basically yhrow light bait just as far as heavy bait. But the satisfying use is pretty importand to me since I spend 99% of the time just throwing and reeling back in. Haven't caught a fish in like 3 weeks:((((
I'm a newbie and I was sold a trigger spincast reel for trout and panfish last year, which must be niche enough that it wasn't covered in your video. It's a cross between a spinning reel and a spincaster, held below on a spinning rod but otherwise mechanically identical to a spincaster. Now I feel like more of a noob for fishing with it. Lol.
Great video! I had something I hoped you could clear up though. I heard that spinning setups are better for lighter and easier fighting fish and that baitcasting reels are better for heavier and stronger fighting fish (as far as inland fishing goes.) Is this true? And if it is, why might that be? I can see how the lighter lures aren't as able to overcome the inertia of the spool on baitcasting reels as easily as heavier lures. But the inverse, heavier lures on spinning reels, wouldn't seem to have any issue because the line rises readily off the reel when casting. And if saltwater anglers use spinning reels as well, then there really wouldn't be any functional difference in using a spinning vs a casting setup, would there...?
Some spinning reels (especially older models) do not have a lot of resistance in their drag systems, and therefore have trouble handling really big fish. Newer spinning reels are quickly advancing in this capability though. In the past, 14-pound mono was about as heavy as you would want to go on a typical freshwater spinning reel (size 40 or 4000/5000), but these days we have user-friendly braided lines that are a third of the diameter of equivalent monofilament line, so it's no longer an issue to put 30-pound+ line on a spinning reel. Reel manufacturers have responded by adding stronger drag systems to work with the stronger lines. Spinning reels do have more flex in their frames than baitcasters (especially when made of graphite rather than metals) but otherwise I think today's spinning reels can handle just about everything that a baitcaster can. It starts to come down to personal preference and the primary type of fishing that a person does. If you typically fish a lot of heavy cover with heavy lines, you might be better off with baitcasting setups. If you fish more finesse techniques or a target a wide variety of species and habitats, spinning gear is more suited to that. Some people also just prefer the feel of a certain type of reel. There's no wrong answer - both of those styles have their edge.
@@FishingwithNat Thank you so much. I guess that's the part I was missing. Can't wait until I've been doing this a few decades and can look back that casually on how things developed.
@@ElijahCalhoun-e6i Even the best angler can't cast very far if the line is way too thick for the lure. It doesn't matter whether they're using a spincast, spinning, or baitcasting reel.
There are many differences. A spincaster is mostly covered; a baitcaster is open. A spincaster works best with 4-10lb monofilament line; a baitcaster works best with 10lb or heavier line, including braided lines (some newer finesse baitcasters will work with light lines). Spincasters do not have a lot of drag power and are not meant to catch really large fish or be used on very heavy rods. Baitcasters are intended to fight large fish, throw heavy lures, and be used around heavy cover. Spincasters cannot be feathered when casting, which is where you put your thumb on the reel to slow down the line during a cast. Baitcasters are open, so you can put your finger onto the line. There are many other differences too.
Ok, so that's why my spinning reel looks different! It's a spincast reel! I'm guessing the one in my family tree that has tried out fishing did it as a small hobby.. Maybe I should get a spinning reel then, so if someone in my family ever gets kids they might be pleasantly surprised if they ever take up fishing 😄 Which would you say is the most versatile? I'm guessing one of the types in the middle like 2500/3000 and size 30? I'm not going to go out of my way to catch big saltwater fish but if I get a big pike or so on the hook, of course I want to be able to reel it in!
Yes, I'd say the most versatile would be a size 2500/30 spinning reel. You can put a variety of weights on there and use it with a medium-light or medium power rod, which can catch almost anything.
Hey nat I have a question that I couldn’t find the answer to even on the internet. So my line snapped and after that my line got stuck under and through the reel and when I took off the spool of the spinning reel, the line was actually in a section below that beyond my access I really don’t know how this happened or why.
The reel should be pretty well sealed beneath the spool, other than the spool post and gear/nut. It is definitely possible to get your line under the spool, especially if you were reeling during a sudden shock like when your line broke.
@sohanmane4893 this (and other similar weird occurrences ) happens to everybody, my dude. Everybody is constantly learning because of these events. I started using light, expensive braid this year. I have had a bunch of mystery snappages for no apparent reason. We live and learn. Keep it up brother!!
I just want to catch all sorts of freshwater fish what should I get after my button caster is done? I’m talking bluegill, catfish, bass, trout but I’m unsure
Take a look at this 5-minute video I made that focuses on my recommendations for a beginner angler. What to buy and what not to waste your money on. ua-cam.com/video/rhhBPNUXYis/v-deo.html
Hello! Thanks for the video and all the info! I am a beginner in fishing, which would you recommend, for better use at shore fishing, in rivers, or lakes/ponds. Would like to know your thoughts! Thank you so much!
I would highly recommend watching my "Essential Beginner Fishing Lures" video ua-cam.com/video/iOkfVBqpFGc/v-deo.html and my "Beginner's Guide to Fishing Gear" video ua-cam.com/video/rhhBPNUXYis/v-deo.html . I think those two videos will answer most/all of your questions. Good luck fishing!
I bought a 47 dollar ugly stick spinning reel works great and is really smooth I have caught a 6lb smallmouth bass on it and 6 chubs and 2 catfish I’m only a couple weeks into my fishing journey. Fun fact my first fish was the 6lb bass
I have a spinning reel and one tone I went fishing and somehow the line from went inside my spinning and it’s now tangles a lot inside and do you know what to do in this situation but it’s okay if you don’t know
Spin your drag system knob all the way loose until the knob comes off. Then you can lift the line spool up and off. Your line is probably wrapped on the shaft underneath the spool. Untangle it, put the spool back on, and put the drag knob back on. Then make sure your drag is set properly before going fishing again. I just released a quick video on setting drag if you need help with that ua-cam.com/video/n5s2KgnUmtA/v-deo.htmlsi=nZebfkNIo7kk6K2-
A lot of baitcasting reels have centrifugal braking systems and/or magnetic braking systems that help slow down the reel to reduce the risk of backlashes. As long as you get your finger back on the spool before the bait hits the water and you're careful when casting into the wind, you can use a baitcaster with very few backlashes. You can see me explain/demo this in my How to Cast a Baitcaster video (3 minutes) ua-cam.com/video/C1jgY2cQl5I/v-deo.html
Absolutely. They are meant to take heavy lines and cast heavy baits. You can use large spinning reels or baitcasters, and there are large baitcasters that are meant for inshore or offshore fishing.
Thank you for telling us here in the comments. I was thinking about getting something that is enough for pike, so i will look for the one you mentioned.
It's actually a homemade rod that was made from a broken ultralight Pflueger Monarch. We salvaged the top half of the broken rod and the handle, and created a short rod that is awesome for kids or for ice fishing.
@@FishingwithNat Thank you! I love finesse and micro fishing with spinner setups for bass. My main for bass is actually a St. Croix Mojo Ice with a Piscifun Carbon X 500 reel. I just love how smaller rods feel, along with portability and all that!
Any chances to get an advanced reel video with Bait runner/Free runner spinning reels, Bait clickers on conventional reels & spin casters with bait clickers? I think there is three other reels too like the only Quantum snap shots which did the line holding on spinning reels for your casting. I had one it last me a long time before the gears in just broke from being fragile & old. Lasted me about 10 to 12 years. The Shimano "quick-fire" which has the trigger like the Quantum but not a line holder for the cast. Last reel was like closed spinning reel but the trigger pull was placed in more a position where you would use your finger for the line. I had an easy time moving from spin casting over to the spinning reel thanks to that Quantum reel.
Maybe in the future but probably not this year. I have a few others that I'm working on for this winter. I had one of the Quantum Snapshot reels a long time ago. I wonder if it's still around here somewhere...
I just bought a Lew’s Xfinity SpeedStick IM7 6 ft 6 in Medium power fast action rod with a spinning reel, I’m thinking of putting a 20 lb braid (spider wire ) line as the main line then attach a 15lb fluorocarbon (seaguar) as the leader line. Would you recommend this? I’m new to fishing and this is something recommended to me by a friend. In my area it’s mainly bass, trout and catfish I’m hoping this rod as well as the lines are good enough for them. Looking forward to your input thank you so much.
Those lines will work well with your medium-fast spinning rod for catching bass and catfish, unless you're after really heavy cats or big bass in heavy cover (dense vegetation, fallen trees). Trout can be line-shy, so you might have to go to a lighter weight leader when targeting them. You could still use your 20lb braid as a main line, although it may not cast light trout lures very well.
@@GotHooked24 That should be more than enough. If you're casting a lot, you might want to keep it to 18-24" so you can keep the leader knot out of your guides entirely between casts. Otherwise, any leader knot will tick a little bit against your guide which is annoying and can decrease your casting distance somewhat.
I don't use any conventional casters/levelwinds. They are like large baitcasters that can hold lots of heavy line and often have line counters on them or loud clickers to alert you to a fish on the line. I troll for salmon/musky/walleye with medium to MH spinning rods or occasionally with my MH baitcasters.
What state are you from and frequently fish? Also gotta echo everyone in the chat, fast and informative information. As beginners we gotta get to castin' instead of watching videos all day.
You crank the reel to bring the fish in, but if the fish is pulling hard enough to take out drag, you want to stop cranking until the drag stops letting out line. I am actually making a quick video about drag systems right now so stay tuned...
No, generally they don't make any noise when a fish pulls out line. That's another advantage to a spinning reel - a lot of people like that loud feedback of hearing when a fish is taking out drag.
I prefer the spining reel, but my girl just discovered that she loves the covered spinning reel and she gets a lot of distance on it. I too am surprised lol. If it works for her and gets the fish idc.
I've been using spinning reels from the beginning and never tried spincast. It sounds like spincast's only advantage is being beginner friendly so is getting one just a waste of time?
I have been fishing since i was 8 with a spinning reel im 22 now for referance. My father and grandpa were the ones who tought me how to fish. I have been thinking about getting a baitcaster set for quite some time. Is it worth it? I mean like they are expansive but is it more enjoyable for the your average hobby fisherman.?
If you just fish occasionally, I think spinning gear can do everything you need it to do. A lot of it really comes down to preference. Maybe try a baitcaster that a friend or family member has and see if you like it before you buy one.
@@FishingwithNat unfortunetly no one has one. I have been thinking about buying a decent used set. Its alot cheaper. What would be things to "service" maybe that be a Nice video for you to make. Important things to maintain on your rods and reels that May not be obvious to the everyday person
Spincast reels usually have a drag system dial on the top side - rotate it one way to tighten the drag and rotate it the other way to loosen the drag. The button does not replace the drag system - it just unlocks the spool the same way that flipping the bail over on a spinning reel allows line to freely come off of the spool.
I am a beginner and I bought a spinning reel at Walmart for about 25 dollars and every time I casted, the line would get tangled each time which is making me wanna switch to a different type of fishing reel. If someone could let me know if this happens to more expensive ones because I really like the feel of the spinning reel and would like to know.
Did the reel come with line on it? The original line was probably cheap and probably had strong coils in it. I would replace the line - the reel is probably fine. More expensive reels tend to be smoother to reel in and last a lot longer. But your 25-dollar reel is probably just fine if you put better line on it. Try 6-pound monofilament line and I bet you'll have a better experience.
Check out my playlist of knot-tying videos. The easiest and most general knots would be the Uni or the fisherman's knot (clinch knot). ua-cam.com/play/PLcXAWxBLRzoKPQ2y39AtqVjoOiVnsO0GB.html
I only use my closed face for bait becuase I don’t cast I just drop like 6 feet and pull back up so it doesn’t matter then for my bass and catfish I use spinner I don’t like bait caster
I flip it back manually. If you reel it back slowly with the bail open, you'll see just how much force it takes to close the bail back over on its own. It puts unnecessary strain on the handle and other components so I prefer to flip it manually.
Just about anything. A size 2500 can handle pretty heavy line, especially with braided lines. I use my 2500s with 20-30lb braid as my general-purpose rods for bass, pike, carp, catfish, salmon, and even muskies. If I'm after panfish or small bass, I tend to use my 1000 sizes (a.k.a. size 20/25).
@@DeepRelaxation941 I clean my reels with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or soft toothbrush if needed. You can remove the spool and drag washers and clean those too. Dry off the reel and components when you're done and add some reel oil to the base of the spool shaft and inside the reel handle. I do use dedicated fishing reel oil but I don't buy special "fishing reel cleaner". I think simple soapy water does fine.
I'll add in that spincast are sometimes the only options that work for people with certain disabilities such as arthritis. I know some older folks who can only fish with spincast gear, otherwise they can't cast for themselves. Either way, it's good to have as an option to lend out to someone who might not be able or interested in learning how to use spinning or baitcasting setups
Good point. Thanks for the discussion.
I’m a beginner fisherman & you are teaching me a lot about different types of reels & different types of baits & how to use them, underrated channel, thank you Nat! 🙏🏼
Thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel. I'm glad you're learning a lot!
I'm 34, and only been fishing 3-4x in my life. Unfortunately, my dad has been disabled my entire life and my mom doesn't care to fish, so i never really learned as a kid. Dad has been getting some stuff together for a birthday gift to me, which is super cool. However, part of his disability is preventing him from being able to effectively teach or even really advise in an understandable way (stroke) and this video was very helpful for us to decide what stuff to get.
He was a fairly experienced fisherman in his time, living in southeastern VA, and when i mentioned that i felt an actual need to become less dependant on groceries, he wanted to help me get started. Thank you for helping me help him help me lol
Edit: we're going with a spinning reel, because of the versatility and I also like the idea of casting that way. Seems like it'll be the most efficient way to learn and be ready for different circumstances at the same time.
I'm glad I could help. Check out my Learn How to Fish playlist for all kinds of videos that will help you get started, understand different lures, and keep you from wasting money on things you don't need, or at least don't need YET. ua-cam.com/play/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU.html
Spinning reel my beloved
There's something magical about a smooth spinning reel, especially with light tackle.
@@FishingwithNatit's ok he does not want to cast far
@@MrCcragg27what is that supposed to mean?
@@MrCcragg27what 💀
same
I bought my first baitcaster reel this past winter. This is something I have been curious about for a while now. Thanks for the video👍
Cool - glad it was a helpful topic for you. Have fun with your new baitcaster!
Using my first baitcaster this year! Thanks for the ezpz breakdown on all 3
Cool. Thanks for the comment.
Got a mixture of both spinning and baitcast setups. I appreciate the differences and how one has an edge over the other in certain situations. I do love the baitcaster for heavier baits and line near thick cover. Otherwise, I do feel like my spinning setups could handle most everything else i do. Getting line counter baitcasters for trolling was very beneficial this past year for salmon and trout on the great lakes.
I agree. I use a mix also but grab the spinning combos more often for the types of fishing that I do. Line counters are definitely nice for trolling.
Admiditly I was always a stickler for the old school spincasters for ease of use. In my mind the spinning reel was the "manual vehicle" of fishing reels.
Now that I've used them for a while, they are actually pure bliss given I can chuck lures WAAAY farther.
Never used a bait caster.
Up here in Saskatchewan, steel leaders with barrel swivvles already attached are standard fair.
And a note for all: don't load braid onto a spincast reel... Trust me, I know.
They look intimidating at first compared to a spincaster, but it's well worth learning.
Nice vid! I'm 73 and a beginner at fishing. I bought a baitcaster last year and learned to use it but prefer my spinning rods over all.
Thanks. My spinning rods are my favorite as well.
Awesome
@@VexingWeeb Thanks
The main disadvantage of a baitcaster is simply that since the reel itself spins it has some inertia. This isn’t a huge deal with bigger lures but it’s the reason that until the recent surge in BFS/ultralight baitcast designs with super light and low-friction spools, it wasn’t really possible to fish a baitcaster with light lures very well.
IMO, it makes sense to learn to use a baitcaster if you can afford to have multiple rods with each catering to different techniques. I prefer a baitcaster for topwater since I like being able to easily feather the line with my thumb to stop a cast in the perfect spot, and I rarely use lures lighter than 1/2oz for that kind of fishing. I still have spinning rods which I use for panfish and trout and lighter bass techniques like unweighted plastics.
I think you’ve done a good job explaining the pros and cons of each type. Generally I think most beginners should start with a medium-power spinning setup (~2500 size reel or so) with a rod lure rating of something like 1/8 to 1/2 oz. That covers most basic freshwater techniques.
Well said, I agree.
An excellent overview of the three types of reels. You saved me from making a wrong decision.
Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks!
Another great video from you! You have made fishing amazing for so many people!
Thank you for the nice comment. 🙂
Great and informative video as always, Nat! Personally, I've got a spinning setup, a small profile baitcaster, and a large levelwind on a heavy rod for catfish and sturgeon. I fish with my spinning setup 90% of the time though lol. It's just so easy to use and the most hassle-free of all the reel types!
I have a combination of setups too and like you, I tend to reach for the spinning setups more often. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for all your straightforward information! Was searching something till I found your channel. Only to realized I’m already subscribed a long time ago. Lol Cheers!
Haha thanks. Good to have you here!
my dad taught me on a spinner reel. iv not been fishing since he passed away. i miss fishing with him. next time i go he will be there with me in spirit.
i didnt even know there were different types of reels other than spinners till today.
Sorry for your loss. I'm glad you learned something from the video.
I have a mixture of both! Great job sharing some good information! Appreciate you and what you do my friend!
Thanks - a mix is the way to go for most anglers
Best fishing channel on the platform.
Thanks - I appreciate it.
Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the comment.
Very helpful. Im a beginner and now understand what all my professional friends are half way talking about.
Great - thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it was a helpful video for you.
I'm 48 and have only ever used spincast reels. I'm a very accurate caster and I can get my line out there far enough. I've caught my fair share of lunkers with a good zebco and a pistol grip ugly stic. Like anything else if you take care of your gear it will take care of you.
Well said.
thank you so much for being so informational and straight to the point.
You're welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed it
Very nice information good luck this season
Thank you. Same to you!
Awesome video man! I love how well you explained EVERYTHING
Thank you - I appreciate the feedback.
I love you my spincaster, I will always love you no matter what anyone says, (PS I have 0 idea how to cast the other two)
Fair enough. 😆
@@FishingwithNat I might get a spinning reel this summer though
Same lol
thank you so much! im a pretty experienced angler with around 6 years of experience, personally i prefer spincasts due to to cheap price and easier ways to cast, however i do still like spinning reels.
That's fair. Thanks for sharing
Been getting into high end spincast reels lately. For what I do I really like my zebco delta. It's whisper quiet, feels nice, and it's also got a nice casting distance for a spincast reel.
There was also a big box of them for 30$ a reel at Ollie's and I had to pick one up.
Hard to beat at that price
Great video. Very helpful!
Thanks - I'm glad it was helpful to you!
Picked up my Zebco 33 spincaster over thirty years ago. It's never once had a problem. Just took my four-year-old fishing for the first time and he wanted to use "daddy's", even though he had his own. Priceless family heirloom now, Lol.
That's awesome 🙂
I’m a crazy fishing enthusiast in Michigan, at 14, so I got my first spin cast reel and rod zebco combo when I was 8, and to this day I still use that. It’s a workhorse. Here in Michigan you get many different species. Funny, I’ve caught every major species in Michigan on that rod. Panfish, crappie, Both LM and SM bass, brook brown and rainbow trout, catfish, walleye, Northern Pike, and I’m sure I’m forgetting a few. But great video, for my 15 Bday I’m gonna ask for a spin caster. Thanks!
Cool 😎
@@FishingwithNat I type all that for only a “cool”? Hshs
Growing up my parents never let me or my brother use a spincast reel because they didnt want us to get to used to it and im glad they
Spincast reels are useful for beginners but I do think it's good to move up to a spinning reel or baitcaster later on
Very well explained! Great video!
Thank you
I have that same daiwa tatula. Fantastic reel, caught many 5+ lb largemouth with it.
Yeah I like it too
Spinning reel is too classic i must' say
Too classic?
Bro I am a beginner and this video helped so much thanks you
Awesome - glad to hear that.
Baitcasting reels are great for people who like extra problems with no upside
Haha
Thanks I was watching this to see why you would use bait caster over spinning and I don’t see a reason to
@@Agent_OB I use both but prefer my spinning setups.
@@FishingwithNat do you have any bait caster ultra light videos, I’ve been binging all your stuff picked up and ultra light and have caught a ton since I’m just a week or two
@@Agent_OB I prefer spinning tackle when using ultralight tackle, so I don't have any ultralight fishing videos with baitcasting gear.
A great fishing video and you can learn something here, thanks
Thanks for the feedback
Great vid!
Thank you
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my favorite new reel
Which one is your favorite?
I have a few old Johnson spincast reels, they work great and can cast a pretty far distance! I personally hate the newer spincast reels, they feel very cheap, while the older johnson ones feel way better to me. I use them as a secondary and tertiary to my baitcaster. Spincast are definitely an option, you just have to get a good one.
I agree
Informative video! Good job. Cool channel.
Thanks and welcome!
Regal LT - very nice. What rod did you pair the 2500 with? Too heavy for a 6'6 Dobyns Sierra? 🤔 Huge fan of the channel btw and you are the first channel I send people to for educational fishing content 💯
Thank you - I appreciate the support. I have the LT2500 on a MH Ugly Stik Carbon spinning rod with 30lb braid. I use it a lot for pike fishing and tossing frogs.
I bought a "high-end" spincast reel for my girlfriend-thinking it might be easier with her small hands. Ultimately, she stopped fishing and I quickly got rid of it via a trade. I don't remember what I traded it for but I got the better end of the deal regardless. I had a spinning reel once that no matter what I did to it, it would cause such horrible line twist. I just gave it away. But this was an aberration. With reasonable care and practices, a spinning reel is prolly the most flexible reel. I use baitcasters mostly when I simply need more "power."
Good thoughts - thanks for the discussion!
Very helpful
Great to hear
Not me watching this with a $600 spinning reel hearing him say there cheap
There are many cheap/affordable spinning reels out there. You can also spend a lot of money on them if you choose to do so.
I like spincast, even as a long time fisherman. They are easy to maintain imo.
Simplicity is underrated sometimes. Spincast combos can catch plenty of fish for a low cost.
I started fishing this summer and got a cheap spinning reel and it was nice. A few days ago I spent about 200 dollars on a baitcasting reel and it feels like there some skill to using it. Took me maybe 2 hours to get comfortable with and it's way more satisfying to use. Might be because it's higher quality tho. I like that you can adjust the breaks on it so you basically yhrow light bait just as far as heavy bait. But the satisfying use is pretty importand to me since I spend 99% of the time just throwing and reeling back in. Haven't caught a fish in like 3 weeks:((((
Cool. Keep at it. You'll notice that more expensive spinning reels ($100-150) are super smooth and very satisfying to use as well.
I'm a newbie and I was sold a trigger spincast reel for trout and panfish last year, which must be niche enough that it wasn't covered in your video. It's a cross between a spinning reel and a spincaster, held below on a spinning rod but otherwise mechanically identical to a spincaster. Now I feel like more of a noob for fishing with it. Lol.
Cool. I haven't used one of those personally but I had a trigger-style spinning reel a long time ago. How do you like it?
Great video! I had something I hoped you could clear up though. I heard that spinning setups are better for lighter and easier fighting fish and that baitcasting reels are better for heavier and stronger fighting fish (as far as inland fishing goes.) Is this true? And if it is, why might that be? I can see how the lighter lures aren't as able to overcome the inertia of the spool on baitcasting reels as easily as heavier lures. But the inverse, heavier lures on spinning reels, wouldn't seem to have any issue because the line rises readily off the reel when casting. And if saltwater anglers use spinning reels as well, then there really wouldn't be any functional difference in using a spinning vs a casting setup, would there...?
Some spinning reels (especially older models) do not have a lot of resistance in their drag systems, and therefore have trouble handling really big fish. Newer spinning reels are quickly advancing in this capability though. In the past, 14-pound mono was about as heavy as you would want to go on a typical freshwater spinning reel (size 40 or 4000/5000), but these days we have user-friendly braided lines that are a third of the diameter of equivalent monofilament line, so it's no longer an issue to put 30-pound+ line on a spinning reel. Reel manufacturers have responded by adding stronger drag systems to work with the stronger lines. Spinning reels do have more flex in their frames than baitcasters (especially when made of graphite rather than metals) but otherwise I think today's spinning reels can handle just about everything that a baitcaster can. It starts to come down to personal preference and the primary type of fishing that a person does. If you typically fish a lot of heavy cover with heavy lines, you might be better off with baitcasting setups. If you fish more finesse techniques or a target a wide variety of species and habitats, spinning gear is more suited to that. Some people also just prefer the feel of a certain type of reel. There's no wrong answer - both of those styles have their edge.
@@FishingwithNat Thank you so much. I guess that's the part I was missing. Can't wait until I've been doing this a few decades and can look back that casually on how things developed.
As a spin caster normie (I’m trynna find a baitcaster in my price range) I haven’t had any complaints about accuracy or distance when casting.
Cool. Using lighter lines and a thinner rod are good ways to increase casting distance and accuracy with spin casters.
I don't think its the line, its the fisher.
@@ElijahCalhoun-e6i Even the best angler can't cast very far if the line is way too thick for the lure. It doesn't matter whether they're using a spincast, spinning, or baitcasting reel.
Very good thank you
Great - I hope it was helpful!
This channel is good, your other video also 🎉❤
Thank you
You have explained very neat,I just want to ask about the difference between baitcaster reel and spinnercaster reel
There are many differences. A spincaster is mostly covered; a baitcaster is open. A spincaster works best with 4-10lb monofilament line; a baitcaster works best with 10lb or heavier line, including braided lines (some newer finesse baitcasters will work with light lines). Spincasters do not have a lot of drag power and are not meant to catch really large fish or be used on very heavy rods. Baitcasters are intended to fight large fish, throw heavy lures, and be used around heavy cover. Spincasters cannot be feathered when casting, which is where you put your thumb on the reel to slow down the line during a cast. Baitcasters are open, so you can put your finger onto the line. There are many other differences too.
Ok, so that's why my spinning reel looks different! It's a spincast reel! I'm guessing the one in my family tree that has tried out fishing did it as a small hobby.. Maybe I should get a spinning reel then, so if someone in my family ever gets kids they might be pleasantly surprised if they ever take up fishing 😄
Which would you say is the most versatile? I'm guessing one of the types in the middle like 2500/3000 and size 30? I'm not going to go out of my way to catch big saltwater fish but if I get a big pike or so on the hook, of course I want to be able to reel it in!
Yes, I'd say the most versatile would be a size 2500/30 spinning reel. You can put a variety of weights on there and use it with a medium-light or medium power rod, which can catch almost anything.
Hey nat I have a question that I couldn’t find the answer to even on the internet. So my line snapped and after that my line got stuck under and through the reel and when I took off the spool of the spinning reel, the line was actually in a section below that beyond my access I really don’t know how this happened or why.
I can’t ask my dad either because he hardly knows how to use the bail.
The reel should be pretty well sealed beneath the spool, other than the spool post and gear/nut. It is definitely possible to get your line under the spool, especially if you were reeling during a sudden shock like when your line broke.
@sohanmane4893 this (and other similar weird occurrences ) happens to everybody, my dude. Everybody is constantly learning because of these events. I started using light, expensive braid this year. I have had a bunch of mystery snappages for no apparent reason. We live and learn. Keep it up brother!!
@@huskergator9479 yeah thankfully I worked passed this issue good luck on the water brother!
Overhead Reel My Beloved
I just want to catch all sorts of freshwater fish what should I get after my button caster is done? I’m talking bluegill, catfish, bass, trout but I’m unsure
Take a look at this 5-minute video I made that focuses on my recommendations for a beginner angler. What to buy and what not to waste your money on. ua-cam.com/video/rhhBPNUXYis/v-deo.html
Hello! Thanks for the video and all the info! I am a beginner in fishing, which would you recommend, for better use at shore fishing, in rivers, or lakes/ponds. Would like to know your thoughts! Thank you so much!
I would highly recommend watching my "Essential Beginner Fishing Lures" video ua-cam.com/video/iOkfVBqpFGc/v-deo.html and my "Beginner's Guide to Fishing Gear" video ua-cam.com/video/rhhBPNUXYis/v-deo.html . I think those two videos will answer most/all of your questions. Good luck fishing!
i started with a spinning and bought myself a spin cast didn’t know they were mainly for beginners 😂 i js thought a rod is a rod doesn’t matter
They each have their strengths, but the spinning is a better option.
In Germany we use mostly spinning reels and you wont find that much baitcasting reels in normal fishing shops
Interesting - thanks for the comment
I bought a 47 dollar ugly stick spinning reel works great and is really smooth I have caught a 6lb smallmouth bass on it and 6 chubs and 2 catfish I’m only a couple weeks into my fishing journey.
Fun fact my first fish was the 6lb bass
Awesome. That's a great first fish!
@@FishingwithNat thank you!
I have a spinning reel and one tone I went fishing and somehow the line from went inside my spinning and it’s now tangles a lot inside and do you know what to do in this situation but it’s okay if you don’t know
Spin your drag system knob all the way loose until the knob comes off. Then you can lift the line spool up and off. Your line is probably wrapped on the shaft underneath the spool. Untangle it, put the spool back on, and put the drag knob back on. Then make sure your drag is set properly before going fishing again. I just released a quick video on setting drag if you need help with that ua-cam.com/video/n5s2KgnUmtA/v-deo.htmlsi=nZebfkNIo7kk6K2-
Isnt there like a type of baitcasting reel that reduces backlash with a certain mechanism?
A lot of baitcasting reels have centrifugal braking systems and/or magnetic braking systems that help slow down the reel to reduce the risk of backlashes. As long as you get your finger back on the spool before the bait hits the water and you're careful when casting into the wind, you can use a baitcaster with very few backlashes. You can see me explain/demo this in my How to Cast a Baitcaster video (3 minutes) ua-cam.com/video/C1jgY2cQl5I/v-deo.html
can you use baitcasting for inshore fishing?
Absolutely. They are meant to take heavy lines and cast heavy baits. You can use large spinning reels or baitcasters, and there are large baitcasters that are meant for inshore or offshore fishing.
1:09 i use 2000 SFX TRABUCCO reel and its for spinning which is enough for pike or any freshwater predator.
Cool. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for telling us here in the comments. I was thinking about getting something that is enough for pike, so i will look for the one you mentioned.
What rod is that at 2:58?
It's actually a homemade rod that was made from a broken ultralight Pflueger Monarch. We salvaged the top half of the broken rod and the handle, and created a short rod that is awesome for kids or for ice fishing.
@@FishingwithNat Thank you! I love finesse and micro fishing with spinner setups for bass. My main for bass is actually a St. Croix Mojo Ice with a Piscifun Carbon X 500 reel. I just love how smaller rods feel, along with portability and all that!
Any chances to get an advanced reel video with Bait runner/Free runner spinning reels, Bait clickers on conventional reels & spin casters with bait clickers?
I think there is three other reels too like the only Quantum snap shots which did the line holding on spinning reels for your casting. I had one it last me a long time before the gears in just broke from being fragile & old. Lasted me about 10 to 12 years.
The Shimano "quick-fire" which has the trigger like the Quantum but not a line holder for the cast.
Last reel was like closed spinning reel but the trigger pull was placed in more a position where you would use your finger for the line.
I had an easy time moving from spin casting over to the spinning reel thanks to that Quantum reel.
Maybe in the future but probably not this year. I have a few others that I'm working on for this winter. I had one of the Quantum Snapshot reels a long time ago. I wonder if it's still around here somewhere...
Are you supposed to use braided line on bait caster
You can use any type of line on a bait caster. A lot of people use braid but it doesn't have to be.
I just bought a Lew’s Xfinity SpeedStick IM7 6 ft 6 in Medium power fast action rod with a spinning reel, I’m thinking of putting a 20 lb braid (spider wire ) line as the main line then attach a 15lb fluorocarbon (seaguar) as the leader line. Would you recommend this? I’m new to fishing and this is something recommended to me by a friend. In my area it’s mainly bass, trout and catfish I’m hoping this rod as well as the lines are good enough for them. Looking forward to your input thank you so much.
Those lines will work well with your medium-fast spinning rod for catching bass and catfish, unless you're after really heavy cats or big bass in heavy cover (dense vegetation, fallen trees). Trout can be line-shy, so you might have to go to a lighter weight leader when targeting them. You could still use your 20lb braid as a main line, although it may not cast light trout lures very well.
@@FishingwithNat thank you so much for your response, for the leader line is 4-6 ft okay or should I do more or less?
@@GotHooked24 That should be more than enough. If you're casting a lot, you might want to keep it to 18-24" so you can keep the leader knot out of your guides entirely between casts. Otherwise, any leader knot will tick a little bit against your guide which is annoying and can decrease your casting distance somewhat.
Dude u must tell me what lure u have at the end of the video. It's gorgeous I must buy it also!!!
That is a beautiful lure. I have it hanging on my wall by my computer because it's too beautiful to cast! It's a Reaper by Walleye Nation Creations.
I use spinning reels and baitcaster
Me too
I use a baitcaster, but keep a spincast for friends
Yeah I keep a couple of spincasts around for kids and friends, but I don't use them anymore personally.
i still have some original style zebco 33 and mitchell 300 reels . workhorses .
And they will still catch fish
Do you use trolling/conventional reels? Afaik they’re just a bigger baitcaster but I’m not sure if there’s more to it.
I don't use any conventional casters/levelwinds. They are like large baitcasters that can hold lots of heavy line and often have line counters on them or loud clickers to alert you to a fish on the line. I troll for salmon/musky/walleye with medium to MH spinning rods or occasionally with my MH baitcasters.
What state are you from and frequently fish?
Also gotta echo everyone in the chat, fast and informative information. As beginners we gotta get to castin' instead of watching videos all day.
Makes sense to me. I don't like wasting my time or yours.
I'm in Wisconsin and mostly fish here.
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Thanks. Good luck fishing!
Wait so can someone explain how to use a spin reel to reel in a fish. Not too sure how the drag system works and why the line would twist.
You crank the reel to bring the fish in, but if the fish is pulling hard enough to take out drag, you want to stop cranking until the drag stops letting out line. I am actually making a quick video about drag systems right now so stay tuned...
@@FishingwithNat okay thanks so much. Looking forward to the video.
Does bait caster reel make any sound when the fish bite
No, generally they don't make any noise when a fish pulls out line. That's another advantage to a spinning reel - a lot of people like that loud feedback of hearing when a fish is taking out drag.
I prefer the spining reel, but my girl just discovered that she loves the covered spinning reel and she gets a lot of distance on it. I too am surprised lol. If it works for her and gets the fish idc.
Whatever works!
I’m a beginner and I got the closed real. But it’s only dealing towards me and not forwards. Am I doing something wrong or does it only go one way?
Are you holding the reel underneath the rod? That would cause the reel to operate backwards. A spincast reel should be held on top of the rod.
@@FishingwithNat oh. Yeah no one told me that lol. Perfect thank you
@@bluejabroni2401 Glad we got it figured out!
I've been using spinning reels from the beginning and never tried spincast. It sounds like spincast's only advantage is being beginner friendly so is getting one just a waste of time?
If you're already used to spinning reels, I don't think there would be an advantage to getting a spincast.
hate me if you want but I like a spincast because my grandpa used them to crappie fish and the 33 platinum just hits
I've seen people absolutely pound panfish and bass with a spincast setup. Use what works for you!
I have used spincast and spinning reels my current rod has a 1000 spinning reel
1000 spinning reels are nice for panfishing
I have been fishing since i was 8 with a spinning reel im 22 now for referance. My father and grandpa were the ones who tought me how to fish. I have been thinking about getting a baitcaster set for quite some time. Is it worth it? I mean like they are expansive but is it more enjoyable for the your average hobby fisherman.?
If you just fish occasionally, I think spinning gear can do everything you need it to do. A lot of it really comes down to preference. Maybe try a baitcaster that a friend or family member has and see if you like it before you buy one.
@@FishingwithNat unfortunetly no one has one. I have been thinking about buying a decent used set. Its alot cheaper. What would be things to "service" maybe that be a Nice video for you to make. Important things to maintain on your rods and reels that May not be obvious to the everyday person
@@rasmusf5615 Thanks for the video suggestion. A used baitcaster might be a good option for you.
If you are still awnsering. Why is there a button instead of a drag knob? And how do i adjust it?
Spincast reels usually have a drag system dial on the top side - rotate it one way to tighten the drag and rotate it the other way to loosen the drag. The button does not replace the drag system - it just unlocks the spool the same way that flipping the bail over on a spinning reel allows line to freely come off of the spool.
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What about the one used for flyfishing?
I covered the three most common types, but you're right - there are others like fly reels, inline reels, big levelwinds for trolling, and more.
Im glad start with spinning reel
Spinning reels are good for beginners. They just take a little bit more practice to learn compared to a spincast.
I am a beginner and I bought a spinning reel at Walmart for about 25 dollars and every time I casted, the line would get tangled each time which is making me wanna switch to a different type of fishing reel. If someone could let me know if this happens to more expensive ones because I really like the feel of the spinning reel and would like to know.
Did the reel come with line on it? The original line was probably cheap and probably had strong coils in it. I would replace the line - the reel is probably fine. More expensive reels tend to be smoother to reel in and last a lot longer. But your 25-dollar reel is probably just fine if you put better line on it. Try 6-pound monofilament line and I bet you'll have a better experience.
@@FishingwithNat Thank you for the advice but I had returned the rod and got a new one at Walmart for 75 dollars and it works better.
@@bigboy101 Cool - that works too!
how do you make a easy and strong knot?
Check out my playlist of knot-tying videos. The easiest and most general knots would be the Uni or the fisherman's knot (clinch knot). ua-cam.com/play/PLcXAWxBLRzoKPQ2y39AtqVjoOiVnsO0GB.html
@@FishingwithNat thank you👍
good job :) Brads dad
Thanks 🙂
im cursed with only using spincasters, any other reel and i wont get a single bite. i always hook onto some big berthas on my spincast
If that's what works for you, roll with it!
I only use my closed face for bait becuase I don’t cast I just drop like 6 feet and pull back up so it doesn’t matter then for my bass and catfish I use spinner I don’t like bait caster
Cool. Thanks for sharing
Level wind is a type of reel..."The Baitcaster" is a trademarked name of the first decent level wind...circa early 1950's
Correct - the low-profile baitcaster reel is one of multiple styles of level-wind reels.
Can fish pull the line of a bait caster reel when it bites .
Yes, they can pull out extra line. It just doesn't make any noise when that happens.
@@FishingwithNatthat’s why i like my spinner cause i can hear it start pulling if im trying to rig another rod or stuff
@@Farminandfishin Yeah that's one of the best parts of fishing - listening to the drag of a spinning reel scream as a big fish takes line!
Spinning reel the best
I do love a smooth spinning reel.
Who actually flips the bail back on their spinning reel instead of just turning the crank, which flips the bail back for you?
I flip it back manually. If you reel it back slowly with the bail open, you'll see just how much force it takes to close the bail back over on its own. It puts unnecessary strain on the handle and other components so I prefer to flip it manually.
Do you know of baitcasting reels that don't sit on top of the rod? I like them to try them but sitting on top of the rod is just weird.
No. With the way they are casted, the reel has to be on the top of the rod.
that ain't a catfiah thATS A STURGEN
Correct. It was a 49 inch lake sturgeon. I was just naming a couple of large, powerful fish.
My favorite is spinning real
Overall, it's my favorite as well.
What Can i catch with size 2500?
Just about anything. A size 2500 can handle pretty heavy line, especially with braided lines. I use my 2500s with 20-30lb braid as my general-purpose rods for bass, pike, carp, catfish, salmon, and even muskies. If I'm after panfish or small bass, I tend to use my 1000 sizes (a.k.a. size 20/25).
how do i clean my shimano nexave 2500?
@@DeepRelaxation941 I clean my reels with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or soft toothbrush if needed. You can remove the spool and drag washers and clean those too. Dry off the reel and components when you're done and add some reel oil to the base of the spool shaft and inside the reel handle. I do use dedicated fishing reel oil but I don't buy special "fishing reel cleaner". I think simple soapy water does fine.