Best Fishing Reel Type - Spinning Vs Baitcasting Vs Spincaster Reels- Best Reel with Pros and Cons
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- Three main fishing reel types are the spinning reel (open-face), spin-caster reel (closed face), and bait-casting reel. All three reel types have their pros and cons, but for me, the spinning reel is the best all around reel for the money, durability, and casting distance.
Hope this video helps in you reel selection.
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I am 50 years old, been fishing for around 45 years, and the Zebco 33 is my go-to reel.
For light and medium action yes cause for a gar fish or salt water no way
Im only 22 sir but like you I swear by the zebco 33 for surf fishing but I trust my zebco protege bait caster for bass fishing
What I use
@@JoseMunoz-dg1gv The biggest issue with catching gar is using a steel leader. I've caught 3 gar over the years with my old 33 and a dozen or so on my 888.
@@frossbog im sure you did but it must have been needle nose gar o a small gar not a huge 100 pounder alligator gar
I've had the same $29 Zebco 33 Classic since new in about 1983 IIRC. Never a single issue whatsoever. Same with the Zebco 44 Triggerspin model. In a canoe, there's no better type than the spincaster for its enclosed body and rugged build. They've been kicked, stepped on (lightly), had stuff fall on them, been tossed forward, etc. They have always worked. The 33 Classic drops it exactly where I want it and will cast into the next county. They're not quiet, not sophisticated, not particularly fast, but they've outlived all my other reels with the exception of my vintage Mitchell 300. Getting ready to buy a new Zebco ZO3 to see what all the hoopla is about.
I used a zebco 33 max reel with a 6ft ugly stick this fall on lake Erie using spoons to catch good size steelhead Trout, and landed over 20 fish averaging between 18 & 26 inches on that setup! 12lb Berkley triline fluorocarbon handles the big Trout. While other angler's were using very expensive setups and struggled catching fish, I was having my spoons slammed by steelheads often, and earned the respect of the other guys on the peer very quickly. Love the 33 max reels, yes, they bring in big ass fish.
They each have their purpose. I'm a Zebco 33 user, have been my entire life. I love the versatility of the 33 spincast reel. I can throw all different sizes of baits with this one reel and with the speed of a bait caster. Keep it cleaned and oiled with new line and it will cast as far as I need it to. The spinning reel is slower because of the steps you have to take between casts but is good in certain situations. But for an all around reel like wjen hiking a ways to a good fishing spot, I take my Zebco 33, it works with most any rod. You have to clean out and oil the 33 often and that greatly extends the life. I still have my first 33 from 40 years ago still working. SECRET: Zebco will send me parts for free when I need them, I just email and ask!
Yea I don't understand all the hate of spincast reels. I have always used one and so has my dad and grandfather and I don't feel like its ever cost me a fish. Honestly I think its an infirority thing with some of these guys who talk shit about spincast. Spincast puts bait casters to shame on small creeks and rivers and that's where I tend to do most of my fishing usualy for catfish 5 pounds or less but also blue gill, crappie, and river bass.
Can you interchange a spinning reel with a closed-face reel on the same rod?
Grand Wonder - You can interchange top-mount spincast (most common) and baitcast reels on the same rod because the are both top-mount reels and the size and placement of the eyes on the rod. Spinning reels have much larger eyes on the pole and you should not put a top-mount spincast reel on a spinning rod, but you could put an undermount spincast on a spinning rod.
The 33 is by far the best reel I have ever owned. It’s not like these plastic ones made these day’s. Unfortunately my handle busted out and now I can’t use it. Any ideas how I can fix it? Or should I contact zen I and ask for parts?
Definitely getting my self a Spincast reel zebco probably✌️
Thanks for simple, straight forward explanation. Haven't fished much since I was a kid. A few days ago, I cast my old quantum bait caster into the wind and bird nested it. I think I'm gonna get a zebco 808 for brackish water fishing where I live in coastal MS for the simplicity. They're 30 bucks for a combo at walmart. If the reel doesn't become a family heirloom, I'm ok with it at that price.
Thank you for that video. It really helps. I just got a Ugly stick, and it has a Baitcaster on it, and every time I throw it out, it just makes a birds nest. But now I know that I need to tighten the gears on it. Thank you!
The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.
Thanks for getting to the point and not having a super long video
Nice informative video. You can control a spinning reel with your index finger. It is called feathering and works like putting your thumb on a baitcaster. Speaking of which, I set up one of my baitcasters as an "ultra light". 6-8 lb test line, light action rod. I have no problem casting a 1/16th oz spinner bait up to about 80 feet or further depending on conditions. With care your reels should last a lot longer than 2-3 years. I have some that I fish all the time and are over 30 years old. Bad news: cant get parts for them anymore, darnnit. Tight lines and keep uo the good videos.
OK, I'm impressed just in the first 30 seconds. He knows what a closed face reel is. In the fifties thru to the seventies, the reel on the right was a closed face, the center was a spinning or fixed spool and the one on the left was called a level wind, a multiplier or less often, a casting or bait casting reel.
I personally like the open face it’s very versatile.thanks vid and info👍
This was very helpful. You took the mystery right out of the baitcaster
Best, succinct explanation I've seen on UA-cam.
Thanks for the video! very informative and easy to navigate
Me too .. I like the spinning reel since i was 5 years old till now
Great video, highly informative ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge !
+catyear75 Thanks! Best of luck fishing!
Thanks again. I was just looking at a spinning combos rod.
Great vid. Spincasts are the best because they can't backlash.
I sometimes use a close face real and the only one that I will use is a ZEbco 33 I grew up on it and I am 57 years old and I love the versatility that it has for me very accurate in my opinion but I also love a open face spinner reel
thank you. very informative and concise. the music at the beginning was a little too loud, though.
Thanks for a Great Video and Great Information/ Opinion/ Recommendations!!!
Nice vid, personally I prefer the spinning reel because where I live I fish for smaller fish like crappie and use lighter bait
I use all three but enjoy the zebco 33 the most. It's just not problematic, if you oil the parts They will last. Open face reels are great as well they allow for the great ease of viewing line manipulation. The Bait caster in my opinion is a greatest reel for saltwater fishing because it is designed for tension & allowing bigger fish to run while slowing the rate of the run effectively to tire a fish. It all depends on preference, they are all designed to assist in catching fish........👍
I have a shakespear rod and reel I got when about 11 because we were staying In the high Sierra for a week and my dad said time for your first pole went to the local bait store picked what I wanted open face but has a lever to open the reel for casting nice feature. I am now 32 and been fishing every trout season sense and hasn't been giving me any problems every now and then I open it open clean it out and put some lubrication in. Mainly talking about the ball bearings and in the handle. This reel spins as smooth as when I got it 20 plus years ago. I find that open face reels easy to stop just spin the handle and it stops. Right it set up with 8 lb test braided. I usually fish for trout and bass. I keep usually anything I catch besides cat fish. Only other rod I have is a fly rod which I know not supposed to use on sti water but when trout and bass are not bitting deep only surface. Throwing a nice fly into the water and letting it float to the weeds. Is the easiest way to make sure you come with dinner.
I have vintage spincast that work great ....you have to cleam them and take care of them,,,,,,the best reel ever made bar none!!!
For me I have about 7 bait casters and they are great. They cast a little farther than spinning pending what you use. Yeah they aren't going to cast really really light stuff far, but overall they are a lot better than spinning reels in my personal opinion. This is a great video though to show the different purposes of each kind.
I just can't stand all the backlash that comes with bait casters. I will never be a fan.
Hi Anglers Escape i need do just a quetion, for fishing from the beach is needed the fishing licence in florida like dania beach or others? or not
thanks a lot for your answer.
lately I've been using the baitcaster brake technique on spinning reels by slightly gripping the line between the pole and had some good results but I still want a baitcaster
Spinning and Baitcasters are my favorites. Haven't tried fly fishing yet. I'd like to though.
Thank you so much for the straightforward and concise answers. But I gotta ask: what’s the deal with bass fishing that it would designate specific reels for I.e “bait casters for bass”
Fishing is fishing, right? A bass can’t tell the difference between a spin cast and bait cast, can they? 🤔
I think I’ll stick to the basic spin caster as they’re what I grew up with and are pretty much fool proof and inexpensive which fits my bill. Only irk I have with them is they don’t like throwing perch jigs. Too light. But basic pike baits like jerkbaits, spoons and swimbaits my little Zebco is perfect for on the river or small lakes.
No I’m not professional and I don’t intend to ever be. I just want to learn and catch fish instead of throwing a string for 2 hours. 🎣
I like open faced reels. I got really good with aim, avoiding snags. etc. I tried baitcasters, but I never really had a use for them, especially for river fishing. I don't see them as necessary.
Great video!
On the first reel u showed us that is what I started out on and I am still using it till this day and I got it 8 years ago and I am 12
Flocka Rain I used a spinning reel for about 4 years and yesterday I went to a spincast and I like it so much more. I think it is more about what someone likes
would a brand new Open faced reel work better than an old one? I want a spinning reel but i'm not sure if I could use it, i'v only practiced on old ones
Hey dude, I'm from the Branson, MO are but new here.. do you know the best places to fish here for bass and stuff? Everyone here wants to only trout fish...
I've been using baitcaster for a few years now. And i can pretty much throw the same distance as my friend who uses spining reels. The only problem with baitcaster is lighter lures i really needed some time to get the hang of it and even when i did my friend throws em further than me.
Good info.. I'm in the market for a new Baitcaster..
I use the Zebco Bullet MG which sells for $169 in Canada. The Bullet can handle heavy or light baits, has a gear ratio more comparable with a baitcaster, casts ridiculously far, backlashes are non-existent, and it's built to last. It's unfortunate that, when using a spincast reel in a comparison, typically a cheaper reel is used. Great video though, you did an awesome job.
I have a Garcia ABUmatic 170 spin-cast reel that my Mom used for more than 50 years, every chance she got, and it works like a champ. I have several ABUmatic reels (136. 140, 160, 170, and 290) from the sixties and seventies, and I don't see any reason to replace them. Distance has never been an issue, and the "SYNCHRO" drag is an engineering marvel. I have Garcia Mitchell 300, 308, 330, 408, and 409 spinning reels that are more than 40 years old, and in splendid working condition, even the automatic bail release on the 330s. The classic Garcia Ambassadeur bait-casting reels are very ruggedly built and would probably survive a thermonuclear war. These models are available on eBay. Some are offered at preposterous prices, but a fair price is whatever the biggest damn fool in sight will pay. Some are worn-out junk. If you can find a good one. though, the classic ABUmatics, Mitchells, and Ambassadeurs will give you years of service, and repair parts (if needed) are easily available.
One question, does every reel and pole has the same attach and detach mechanism, so I can switch and swap how much I like?
Spincast reels best for bass fishing. Owned one for 20 years with no issues what so ever. Never had a backlash either. By far the most accurate casting reel. Cant see why anglers have moved onto Baitcast reels that cant throw really light baits and get backlashes the whole time.. Better to spend more time fishing and less time sorting out backlash issues.
Exactly. Never understood the allure of bait cast and spinning reels, and only ever had issues trying my buddy's spinning reel, but I can flip a lure onto the brim of your hat every cast with a Zebco 33 lol
i like all reels but some can be expensive so thats why i buy combos and get a rod+reel for the price of a single reel sometimes i find fishing poles at the HARTVILLE flea market like i found spincaster reel+rod for 5$ (a really old one) sometimes you can even find them in garage sales yard sales etc for young age i would recommend spincaster but sometimes i use em (im 13) but most of the time i use spinning i do well with them i love going online flea markets sales etc to find that kinda stuff...so yeah
and btw if ya gonna buy fishing line go to amazon they have awesome stuff
Spincast best reel ever from kids to grandparents from bass to panfish the all round reel
You Know it brother !
Great presentation
Nice video..good looking reel
personally the spincast reel is the rig you begin with and end with, the other two are pretty much especially the baitcaster is a pain in the butt i just gave away my abu baitcaster because its such a pain to use, what did I go back to my 30 year old (no lie) zebco 33 classic spincast reel, Zebco one classic and zebco 11 micro triggerspin, they last forever, easy to maintain, easy to clean, the spinning reel is ok but takes a little more skill to use its not a first timer reel,
Hello i am just getting into fishing, i want to fish for bass as well as trout. I was wondering what reel and rod you would go with. I am looking at the Mitchell pro 300 or the pflueger president. Would you have any other recommendations? thank you for all your videos they are helping a lot
baitcasters are the best for bass and pike or trout but I would stick with the other two if u are a beginner because they can tangle easy if ur not careful and u have to no how to adjust all of the settings
You want some advice? if ur looking into finesse fishing get a cheap baitcaster first, just to get the feel. Its annoying to use at first but its ok for target pitching. Get a spinning reel if u dont like baitcasters, they dont birds nest, and they are super simple to use, good for all around fishing. But dont worry much about the reels, the rod does most of the work, keep that in mind.
Great tips
My go to rods and reels are usually sienna who else loves cork grips
I enjoy using a closed face more than any of the others
Try to learn to use a bait caster it will make your life easier I promise
@Abby Skowron
I really see no reason to. A good Zebco 33 can easily outfish the expensive reels in most scenarios.
Never owned a spincast immediately started with spinning reels, I have used one once when I was a kid and it was a headache since I didn't know how to cast with one
My dad and I have had spincast reels for 15+ years with little to no issues. I'm curious what you're doing differently than us (and what seems like many other people)...
ArbitraryLifestyle he probably doesn't clean them, grease the gears, or oil them
What do you mean closed face real dont last? I have closed faced reels that are over 50 years old that still work flawlessly.
You probably take care of yours unlike a lot of people.
Depends on where youre fishing im sure
most of the lower to average priced one are trully garbage. the way they work is hanging the line on a metal lip. it really fucks line up. also the mechanism get stuck over time and you cant even see if its working correctly before casting.
I’m over here with more cane pole fishing experience. But I do have a zebco 33
I would take one thing to debate, the accuracy of each reel isn’t the forte of the reel, the firs her person will gain accuracy with experience. I’ve used each type and wound up with the spin cast, and most of my fisher people had the other two types. The Zebco 33 is the cream of the crop for spincasters. But, this debate could carry on til--. So, let’s just leave it there, everyone has a type the like the best and therein will be/learn accuracy!
It's obvious you've never used a Zebco 33 it is a closed face spinning reel and will out cast any open face or bait caster..
No it won't. I've used it before and it wont compare to my spinning and baitcasters.
I'm 50 now and I have 2 zebco 33 reels . Both came with rods and both are still on their original rods. I bought one in Mississippi when I was traveling for work and wanted to go fishing in my off time. The other one picked up still in the package with a zebco 202 . They were outside of an apartment building by the dumpster . Left behind by a previous Tennant . I still use both on a regular basis. They both still work well .
Totally agree i own one it casts out like a bullet even with light weights or lures
My 33 rusted out in 2 months
@@masonbethony6134 poor maintenance
How to stop line binding in a Spincaster reel? Unless you can’t use braid in them? Lost two lures tonight from my braid line catching on itself. Go to cast, hit the catch and snap. Off my whopper plopper goes flying with no line attached to it. 😑
That first one ,the spin caster ,never seen one like that in New Zealand
I seen kids/adults having a slight harder time with closed face reel on keeping button Fully pressed and timing to release, verse spinning reel they seemed to learn quicker.
The only reel I like is "Keepin'it" ...
*Bah Dum Tiss*
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I like baitcasters and spinning reels
I've had my 33 zeb since 1974. Still runs like a Deer. You're just not taking care of the equipment. The newer ones are more plastic than the originals, but it's nuts to think you wear them out in a year. What are you doing, towing a boat?
I prefer the bait caster because of the controllability of the casts and the smoothness.
AWESOME.....
My favorites are spin cast and spinning reels.
crazycase092 spinning reels suck they get stuck way too easily
Everyone has their preferences...but to limit the effectiveness and/or longevity of the spincast reel is nonsense. Like someone said below, it gives you the best of both baitcast and spinning, without the cons of either. Not that there are many cons with spinning reels; but in regards to baitcast reels, spincast reels use the same rods as baitcast reels, so you get a similar feel and action in your hand from the rod and reel; yet you lose the threat of backlash. And if you rinse your rods and reels off after usage, and grease and oil them as you should, they last MANY years.
THANK YOU
Good video
that middle reel is a diawa Samuri isn't it ?
The springs always breaks on the inside of the bail for me. I've had 5 of them, all of them did that same thing to me.
I like bass fishing in the summer, but hey they don’t grow to be like 10 pounds in my area. Besides, baitcasters are too expensive and complicated to use.
Hi, I just started fishing and before I watched any youtube video I got a rod with a spinning real. I live in PA and I fish in a lake near my house for bass and tiger muskellunge. However, sometimes I go to NJ to visit my brother and we do salt water fishing (flounder). I see that most of the "lake videos" on youtube shows people using baitcasting which makes me thing I probably didnt buy the right equipment. I would like to know how important is the reel you use when it comes to catching fish. thanks.
+Jorge Almeyda It's not, except in special circumstances. Use whatever you feel comfortable with.
+Ja Ha thanks :D
+Jorge Almeyda just don't use a a spincaster for saltwater. I used a spin real till I was 35. then I switched to spincaster because, let's face it, it's just easier.
“Thirty second ounce jig” lmfao
I’ve used the same spin caster for 8 years
I use all three
I still use Johnson Century reels that are 60 plus years old. For someone not too lazy to oil and maintain equipment, a good spincast will last a lifetime.
The old Zebco spin cast are beast
The best if you like untangling a tangled mess of backlashed monofilament, you mean.
Zebco is total horseshit. Quantum brand is mediocre at best.
Texas Tight Lines Does this joke have a punchline?
I have a few PROSTAFF 888 reels that are nothing but awesome. I catch huge fish with no issues. Maintenance free too.
Those have terrible reviews everywhere I looked. Shimano for me.
the reel i used when i began was the spin cast
You should use braid for your bait casters it helps cast better
I'll have to try that, thanks for the tip!
birdnests are waaaaaay worse with braid when they do happen use braid on your spinning reels if anything
just dont birdsnest hahaha
problem is that its a part of baitcaster. even happens to the pros
hunter PRO1
How do you cast the spin reel farther I can throw a baitcastor farther then the spin for sure
Good review, Check out Angry Fish Rods it gives the spin-cast reel control of cast like a bait-cast reel for fun,easy fishing. Coming to Kickstarter May 17th!
Nice vid I personally don't like spincasts
Thanks!
Spinning reels are the best
You know there is a brake on the closed face spincast too. You just depress the line release tab as you cast and it stops the line.
Two more cons for spincast reels. One, if you get a tangle, you have to remove the outer cap (they unscrew), then remove a tiny nut to get the inner cap off to get at the tangle. If you happen to drop that tiny nut in the water, or in the grass and can't find it, the spincast reel instantly becomes useless. Two, some of the internal parts are made of metals which easily corrode/rust thus those parts don't last long.
Pro: The Zebco 33 (as mentioned by others, here) comes already spooled for about $30 - for that price, I just buy 3 a year for my 3 rods and consider it fair (if I even need to replace one - unless I drop it in the lake or use up all the line snagging and changing lures, one can last more than a year).
I got a rino push button and it goes far
When using a baitcaster, does it reduce the chance of the line snapping when casting? Because i lost a couple lures with my spinning rod due to the line snapping, also because i dont own a baitcaster reel and rod
+chris gomez how the hell did you lose your lure when casting? If its snapping like that you should check and see if you are using a good knot. If you tie a knot the wrong way the line can break easily.
+Daily Dipster Or you could be using lures way too heavy for the pound test of the line on your reel.
+Daily Dipster If you tie a knot the wrong way, the knot may come undone but the line won't break.
if you tie it the wrong way it can frail the line
The word "frail" is not a verb. A person cannot "frail" anything. There is no way to tie a knot which will cause the line to break. Such a thing is a popular misconception tho.
Experienced baitcaster fishermen can easily cast further than people with spincast reels, also with a lot more accuracy. Baitcasters are also stronger, and lighter. Me personally use baitcasters for all artificial lures and I use my spincast reels for live bait and for using popping corks.
Yeah I justwish there were more places from the bank to fish cause I don't have a boat.
Spincast (aka zebco): good for teaching kids how to fish and catch their first panfish. Spinning: Best for taking another step up from zebco, great for light line applications such as crappie, walleye, panfish, and they work great for throwing baits and for finesse fishing, as well as bass, though they are not as good as baitcasters for bass. Baitcasters: The toughest to use without getting a bird nest. Great for power fishing heavy lures for big bass and Muskie and pike. Variations of baitcasters are even used for saltwater.
I fish saltwater a lot and caught a few cobia, tarpon, amberjack, shark, red drum on spinning reel. Those fight harder and run much faster than muskie or pike or any freshwater fish so I don't see why it can't be use of pike, bass or muskie. Spinning or baitcasting to me is just personal reference.
Question (Anybody can answer): Does the closed-face reel use the same rod as the open spinning reel? Or do they use different rods for each one? Thanks
A good closed face reel can work on just about any rod
Grand Wonder Baitcasters rod usually have a little "trigger" handle and several more line guides, as it is siting on top it requires more line guides for not letting de line touch the rod itself when on those hard bites!
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The bait caster (if not under 40$ and not made in china)has a resistance nob to adjust well the resistance
im using bait caster.... its good
i need small fishing ree !
For me it has a little bit difference between bait caster and spinning reel. If you are expert using that two kinds pretty sure you know how to use it and you know how to deal on each difficulties. It is defend to the person.
Red here difference between bait caster and spinning reel fishingreehut.com
Take apart your spincast reel, clean the parts with WD40, get some reel grease and reel oil, and grease the gears and the spool (front and back) and oil the shafts, pin and the handle. It will last you years if you do this every winter. Also, do this to all of your reels.
Too much work lol For $30, I can get a Zebco 33 or 808 and just retire the old one. I buy 1-3 a year for my rods and never feel bad about it - still spend far less than most anglers.
@@hanburgundy4317 To each their own. I love taking my reels apart and cleaning them and reassembling them. The old classics last much longer than the new Chinese made Zebcos.
Dont forget having to maintain baitcasters
baitcasting cast longer than spining using lure from 1/4 oz
JMs Allvino Latif no baitcatsters are meant for heavy lures and can't cast small things far
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Great video! However I cat get over the fact that your voice sounds like the guy who narrates the creepy videos with the drawn out voice 😆
round bait cast better than low profile bait cast
The open faced real is a lot better than any other real