07-12-2013, 02:28 PM
If your spinning reel is matched to the rod, as in, the spool of the reel isn't huge compared to the eyelets on the rod, the process of line moving through the guides isn't an issue.
If you were in SC, i'd challenge you. Pick two rods that are identical, but one for spinning reels, and one for bait casters. Install a reel on each as appropriate. Now, spool both reels with the same line, and tie on just a weight.
See which one you can cast farther, when the only variable is the type of reel itself. I know which one will win, i've done it before. [
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If you were in SC, i'd challenge you. Pick two rods that are identical, but one for spinning reels, and one for bait casters. Install a reel on each as appropriate. Now, spool both reels with the same line, and tie on just a weight.
See which one you can cast farther, when the only variable is the type of reel itself. I know which one will win, i've done it before. [
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