The differences between two types of fishing outfits?

Answer 1

Bait-Casting and Spin-Casting

Bait-casting and spin-casting are similar in that the lure is

flipped from the tip of the rod, pulling the line from the reel.

Casts of 60 and 70 feet are easily made. The lure is then

cranked in by turning the reel's handle. The reel is on top of

the rod and control of the cast is through use of the thumb

on the casting hand.

However, bait-casting reels have a revolving line spool that

must be "thumbed" lightly during the cast to prevent the line

from overrunning and creating a backlash. Spin-casting reels

have fixed spools mounted sideways. The line comes off the

end of the spool. During the retrieve, a pin causes the line

to wind back onto the spool. With a bait-casting reel, the line

winds directly on the spool when the reel handle is turned.

All spin-casting and many bait-casting reels have adjustable

drags that allow a hooked fish to take line out under preset

pressure so that quick rushes will not break the line. These

reels are extremely accurate and useful in hitting small openings in weed beds or around snags. However, learning how

to master these skills takes practice.

Bait-casting is done with a wrist and forearm motion.

The rod is held so that the reel handle is up, with the thumb

holding the line secure. The rod is brought up sharply until

vertical, the weight of the lure bringing the tip back to a one

o'clock position. With an almost continual motion, the rod is

whipped forward and the

thumb releases the line,

allowing the lure to

shoot forward.

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Answer 2

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