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A spinning rod is probably one of the easier types of fishing rods to use. Spinning rods are one of the most commonly used rod types do to the fact they are so versatile. They make a great choice for some one just starting out. Should you be planning on fishing with light gear 1/32 to 1/4 ounce in weight they are what you need in order to cast these light lures.

A spinning outfit makes it possible to cast small spinners, baits, lures and other light “fishing gear” that are very difficult to cast with baitcasting gear if you could cast them at all. You can even use a spinning rod too fish with a fly if you like. All you need to do is attach a clear plastic casting bubble that you use for weight.

When selecting your spinning rod, consider these features:

•Material.
The best spinning rods are made of the same material as the best fly rods high-modulus graphite. There are some nice fiberglass models available if you are on a budget, however they are a little heavier. Not only does a high- modulus rod give you excellent casting performance, its lightweight allows you to cast with less effort. You will enjoy this if you plan to spend all day on the water.

•Length.
The tendency in spinning rod selection, as in fly-casting, is towards the longer rods. These longer rods are necessary if you are going to be making longer casts. On large western streams, anglers use spinning rods up to 9 feet long for casting their lures to the opposite bank. However, in most trout streams, long casts will be unnecessary; the average cast will be less than 25 feet. A long rod is simply not realistic on a narrow, brushy stream. An angler will do better with a 5-foot rod that is easier to maneuver under those conditions.

•Power.
An ultra-light to light spinning rod with 2- to 4-pound mono is ideal for casting lures weighing 1/32 to 1/4 ounce. They are an excellent choice for catching trout weighing up to 2 pounds. You will need a medium- power rod with 6- to 8-pound mono to handle heavier lures (1/4 to 5/8 ounce) and land the larger trout. For steelhead and salmon, you really should use a medium-heavy rod that can handle 10 to 20 pound line. Most all Rods have a recommend line size printed on the rod located just above the reel seat make sure this matches your intend use.

• Action.
For casting very light lures, you need a slow-action spinning rod. They flex over most of their length. A slow-action rod is best for casting tiny spinning lures because it loads well on the back cast. If your rod is too stiff, it will not flex, or load, so you will find yourself throwing the lure rather than letting the rod do most of the work for you. A medium-action rod (one that starts bending in the middle) will make the best all-around choice. They will allow you to cast most small lures and they give you a strong hook set along with added control when fighting heavy fish. The medium action rods also handle a wider variety of line sizes or weights as well.

Have your fishing friends been out fishing you with their baitcasting reels?  Do they seem to have increased casting accuracy and distance?  Have you have been thinking it is time you make the move to improve your fishing success and get yourself a baitcasting reel?  Today’s baitcasting reels are easier to use then ever before, with the ant-backlash systems.  Stop waiting and get a Baitcasting Reel today.

The Baitcasting reel will give you more control over your casting accuracy than other reel.  You will be able to place lures right up next to brush, stumps and logs, or within inches of the shoreline or docks.  Reach those seams out in the river that you friend have been hitting and pulling those trophies from that seam you never were able to reach.  You no longer have to worry about baitcasters reputation for being more difficult to use than other types of reels. 

Once you learn the proper technique, and have the reel set correctly, you can learn to use a baitcasting reel like the pros.

The Five Reasons to switch to a Baitcasting Reel:

1. Added distance to your cast: With a baitcasting reel, you line spools smoothly from the reel.  Unlike a spinning reel that has to uncoil, as the line is being cast.  This causes friction not only against the spool face but also in the air and against the rod guides as these coils wobble their way through you rod.
2. Increased Accuracy:  Once you learn the basic technique you will have greater control over you cast which will allow you to now pinpoint where you lure is going to land.
3. Now Even Easier to Use: Improvements to the baitcasting reel after years of research and development have now made the levelwind “baitcasting” reels even easier to master.  The dreaded backlash has been virtually eliminated with the addition of the magnetic spool braking systems.  Once this is set correctly, you will seldom find yourself untangling a backlash.
4. A Smooth Full Range Drag Setting:  You can fight your trophy fish without having to worry about twisting you line.  If you have ever fought a big fish and did not watch to see if your line was coming in with a spinning reel you know what I am talking about.  The next time you try to cast your line it jumps off the spinning reel like a spring.  This will not happen with the levelwind reel.  Once you have the drag set for you line weight you can simply forget about the drag and enjoy fighting the fish.
5. Smooth Fast Retrieves:  Weather fighting a monster Bass or pulling a plug, you will enjoy the smooth action that the baitcasting reel provides.  These reels work so smooth that you will find yourself feeling the lightest of hits.  This is important if you are fishing species like steelhead that can not only hit hard but also so light that you may not even know you are getting a hit.  Since the line does not have to coil around the spool, you will be amazed at the difference.  You will now be able to feel how you lure is working through the water and any slight difference in its action.

With all the improvements that have been made to the baitcasting reels, there is no reason to fear them.  They are now easy to use and provide the angler with many benefits that will improve their fishing success.  Start making those longer more accurate casts allowing you to get you lure out where the fish are today.