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Adam Gibbs · Egg Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 3

i have heard of it, but am looking for first hand experiance. center pinning is beyond me, and i think i can get better drifts with a baitcaster than with a spinning setup. opinions on this. thanks
adam

Bill Shearer · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject:

Centre-pinning is a learned skill.
Just the same as riding a bike!

Give it a true trial, and you too can do it. You won't be sorry.
You can't present the bait any better with any kind of reel.
There is no bigger thrill, than landing a fresh run, silver freight-train on a pin.!

Kodey1 · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject:

Bill's right!!!! I was pretty scared after i learned how to cast in my driveway and then walking down to the river. I actually landed my first fish, while using 2 hands to get it in!! LOL I cant even bass fish without using my pin!! Id never go back to a spinning reel or baitcaster again just feels wierd in my hands but not saying any one reel is better then the other.

fishgunner · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:57 pm Post subject:

They do fine, for me anyway. Big thing I like is you have super spool control, far superior to a spin reel. Instant lockup on the set and when they are in close and go nuts just trip the thumb bar and feather it. I'm fishing a 10.5' factory stik thats great for drift fishing or wire in a float and go to it. One of the best comprimise systems i've had yet. Not so good on small tight water though.

Reel quality is very critical. Look at the best &F the rest. Shy away from lo-pro bass styles, larger spool dia big plus... cuts down on memory issues that are a harsh reality in comparison to pin reel.

Don't give up on your c-pin, hands down best choice for fishing floats.

Bow_buster · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject:

I use both methods and both will work just fine. I've found out though that using light weight tackle with the baitcaster is a bit tougher than with the pin.

I still have yet to find a good cast for the baitcaster while fishing tight to a bank (behind me). Any suggestions????????

But, the pin is still the way to go.

BCSteel · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject:

Pick up a curado, can cast anythng, dont look back.

I prefer the pin though.

fishgunner · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

Bow Buster, the only functional tight to the bank cast [other than a risky side arm] I know is one demonstrated by Matt Guiguet in Amato's Float fishing for steelhead vid. Basically a pendulum, lift & manipulate the drop on longish stick. I've got a VHS copy if you'd like to see it.

Chromeslayer · Par Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 35 Location: Ny

hands down the best reel for floating with a baitcaster shimano calcutta te 200dc

never had a problem with the reel starting up in frog waters and handles big water without missing a beat!!