I am going to partially play the part of devils advocate here, offer some other opinions & counter points to each item. See below for my own personal preference.
Although I know what the advantages of a Coffee Grinder is. (ALL in General Terms)
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<LI>Less Chance of Backlash </LI>
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<LI>If spooled correctly and not cast directly into the wind with light weight there is next to no chance of a backlash</LI>[/list]<LI>Can cast very light weights further </LI>
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<LI>This is the general consensus but not necessarily true. It is true for the vast majority of people but this is due to ability and not design</LI>[/list]<LI>Easy for a Novice to learn</LI>
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<LI>Agreed</LI>[/list][/list]
Disadvantages
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<LI>Line twisting machine </LI>
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<LI>The newer designs have anti-twist rollers on the bail - Conventional reels can actually have more of a problem with line twist when lures and riggings are tied on incorrectly and/or swivels not used</LI>[/list]<LI>Drags are usually not as strong </LI>
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<LI>Agreed, usually due to less surface area size and space also not allowing for heat dispersion. Although the Spin Twin by Accurate and Saltiga by Daiwa have impressive drags</LI>[/list]<LI>Harder to reel in larger fish </LI>
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<LI>Agreed due to leverage and design</LI>[/list]<LI>worse line control to feel bait</LI>
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<LI>Disagree, I believe both are equivalent here unless you are talking open bail compared to free spool and if you are then I say baitrunner / liveliner and give the edge to the spinning reel</LI>[/list][/list]
Baitcasting/Conventional Reel Advantages
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<LI>Good Drag Systems </LI>
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<LI>Good or Better ??? Reel dependent, dual drag systems with drags on either side of the spool are indeed awesome</LI>[/list]<LI>Casts further heavier baits/lures </LI>
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<LI>Agreed for the more schooled anglers who know how to use them. In general taking random fisherman the spinning gear will win. For the experienced fisherman yes you are right.</LI>[/list]<LI>Tough and can take more abuse </LI>
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<LI>other than the bail being easily vulnerable they both can handle what would be normal abuse - if you throw them down cliffs etc. then yeah maybe the conventional</LI>[/list]<LI>Good Line control for live baiting </LI>
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<LI>Disagree, I believe both are equivalent here unless you are talking open bail compared to free spool and if you are then I say baitrunner / liveliner and give the edge to the spinning reel</LI>[/list]<LI>Less line Twist </LI>
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<LI>Conventional reels can actually have more of a problem with line twist when lures and riggings are tied on incorrectly and/or swivels not used - The newer spinning reel designs have anti-twist rollers on the bail that are effective in controlling line twist</LI>[/list]<LI>Easier on the Angler fighting a larger fish</LI>
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<LI>Agreed due to leverage and design</LI>[/list][/list]
Disadvantages
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<LI>Bird Nests for peeps learning </LI>
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<LI>Along with even the most experienced angler from time to time</LI>[/list]<LI>Sucks at light lures and baits </LI>
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<LI>For the most part yes and cannot skip lures which is essential when needing to get your bait up under stings such a mangroves, up under docksetc. where you need to skip your lure or bait some times 10 feet back</LI>[/list]<LI>Beginners waste your expensive brands of Line</LI>
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<LI>ANY angler who even gets a backlash has damaged and weekend their line, expensive or not</LI>[/list][/list]
This debate of reels, mechanical design and engineering along with their performance will continue to be hotly debated forever I think.
My personal belief is that the design of the Conventional Reels combined with a properly spined/splined and built Casting Rod indeed offer greater lifting power and leverage for the angler over the spinning outfits. This has also been shown to be true in testing.
My personal preference is definitely conventional gear, even for light work. I do indeed use spinning gear and have a number of them as well primarily for skipping lures under docks and mangroves for Snook and Red Fish along with ultralight lures. Although I am proficient with conventional gear I still get occasional backlashes and am better at hitting a target (SIGHT CASTING) with spinning gear.
I could go on and on about this subjectwith both facts and personal opinion. Truth is both types of gear can catch extremely large fish that most of us only wish we could even have the opportunity to hook up to. So matter of preference matched with ability would be the appropriate choice here.
I know not common for me to get involved in posts regarding equipment because of the preference factor. I just do not like to get involved in preference debates or even offer equipment advice for the same reason. So in conclusion again my personal preference for the most part is conventional but for some specific requirements (like I will be doing tomorrow) spinning gear is the answer. Not looking to debate or argue just offering MHO & counter points.
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