Conventional or Spinning

LoLoBeF · 06-11-2007, 01:03 PM

Hi...

I have a question. I couldn't decide which type of reel to take.
The main problem is the price of the reel.

I just use spinning reel (daiwa bg90) for fishing tarpon and other species in south America. But this reel isn't so good versus big fishes, i broke a few of them.

A salesperson told me that it will better to use a conventional reel because under 200$ you can buy one with better drag and reliability than a spinning reel at the same price.
I love popping and i don't know if a conventional reel will fit to my needs.

My dream it's to get a stella/saltiga but it's definitely out of my budget.

Is it harder to use conventional reel than spinning ones? Can I throw and use my poppers with a conventional reel?
Is it better for me to take a conventional reel other a spinning one for my needs (under 200$, using 80-100lb line, poppers, and lots of drag)?

papio · 06-11-2007, 03:24 PM

Black Gold is still around? I thought they were obsolete. No wonder u broke a few. Check out the Spheros, Spinfisher SSM, Boca PT, Cabo PT. All are decent reels and in your price range.

Spinning all the way brah!!! Hana pa'a!!!

LoLoBeF · 06-11-2007, 03:54 PM

I'd love to buy the spheros but like I said in my other (reel section), I have changed my mind.
So now I would consider Conventional reels...

Pescador · 06-12-2007, 09:12 AM

Go with the BG90, and get spares for the bits that you break.
That way you can save your $s and when you've got enough get yourself a Diawa Z6500Exp.
Japans gift to the future of fishing.

Snagged · 06-12-2007, 05:01 PM

If you are casting from shore your better off with a conventional, you'll find the long distance caster use them and consistantly out cast spinners.

LoLoBeF · 06-13-2007, 12:31 PM

Try to give me brand and model please.
It will help me in finding information.

Snagged · 06-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Contact Nick here:
Breakaway Tackle and Development www.breakawayusa.com

Pescador · 06-19-2007, 05:59 PM

When the BG90 first came out a guy in the UK took one from a shop, loaded it with mono and broke the UK casting record - straight off!

I could be wrong but aren't ALL the long distance casting records held by spinners (aka:eggbeaters,fixed spools,etc)?

Just put a drop of washing up soap on the reel line, compress the rod correctly, and stand well back.

PiePuncher · 07-06-2007, 05:18 PM

If I am not mistaken, the long distance casting record is held by a penn 525. Spinners do not cast as far as the casting reels.

Sportfisherman · 07-07-2007, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiePuncher

If I am not mistaken, the long distance casting record is held by a penn 525. Spinners do not cast as far as the casting reels.

Spinning is easier to cast , anyone can do it but when comes to casting tournament , yes the conventional reel will outcast spinning reel .

With spinning reel , the line comes out in coil rubbing the circumference of the guides hence creating friction while on the conventional reel , the line comes out in a straight line and less frictions are encountered .

Jon .

06-11-2007, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
LoLoBeF Junior member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11	Conventional or Spinning Hi... I have a question. I couldn't decide which type of reel to take. The main problem is the price of the reel. I just use spinning reel (daiwa bg90) for fishing tarpon and other species in south America. But this reel isn't so good versus big fishes, i broke a few of them. A salesperson told me that it will better to use a conventional reel because under 200$ you can buy one with better drag and reliability than a spinning reel at the same price. I love popping and i don't know if a conventional reel will fit to my needs. My dream it's to get a stella/saltiga but it's definitely out of my budget. Is it harder to use conventional reel than spinning ones? Can I throw and use my poppers with a conventional reel? Is it better for me to take a conventional reel other a spinning one for my needs (under 200$, using 80-100lb line, poppers, and lots of drag)?

06-12-2007, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	If you are casting from shore your better off with a conventional, you'll find the long distance caster use them and consistantly out cast spinners. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

06-14-2007, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	Contact Nick here: Breakaway Tackle and Development www.breakawayusa.com __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

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06-11-2007, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
papio Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx. V Posts: 273	Black Gold is still around? I thought they were obsolete. No wonder u broke a few. Check out the Spheros, Spinfisher SSM, Boca PT, Cabo PT. All are decent reels and in your price range. Spinning all the way brah!!! Hana pa'a!!!

06-11-2007, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoLoBeF Junior member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11	I'd love to buy the spheros but like I said in my other (reel section), I have changed my mind. So now I would consider Conventional reels...

06-12-2007, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pescador Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 38	Go with the BG90, and get spares for the bits that you break. That way you can save your $s and when you've got enough get yourself a Diawa Z6500Exp. Japans gift to the future of fishing.

06-13-2007, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
LoLoBeF Junior member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11	Try to give me brand and model please. It will help me in finding information.

06-19-2007, 05:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pescador Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 38	When the BG90 first came out a guy in the UK took one from a shop, loaded it with mono and broke the UK casting record - straight off! I could be wrong but aren't ALL the long distance casting records held by spinners (aka:eggbeaters,fixed spools,etc)? Just put a drop of washing up soap on the reel line, compress the rod correctly, and stand well back.

07-06-2007, 05:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
PiePuncher Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 197	If I am not mistaken, the long distance casting record is held by a penn 525. Spinners do not cast as far as the casting reels.

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