Tonight we headed over to the In-laws to visit. I had spoken with Mindy's dad earlier in the day and he was looking for a few new reels to buy. Being in the position I am I had a few to sell him so we agreed and that was that. After getting there and showing him the reels he wanted one of the old spincast reels I had laying around, Claimed to prefer them over the New spinning or Baitcasters. Now this got me thinking, I know the spincast reels Can cast a country mile but they leave a ton of features to be desired when it comes to drag smoothness as well as Power. I just cant figure it out, Im a die hard spinning reel guy, never got the hang of the baitcasting reels. I feel like they have the best "feel" when it comes to line control and feeling bites as well as bottom content. I also like the fact that I can tap the line with my finger when it comes to a finicky bite.
Now his side, When I asked him why he liked them he looked up at me, smiled and said "its easier". I kindly replied "because its so much work to Flip open a bail and hang the line on your finger when casting". He is a child of the 60's and I am wondering if he just never made the switch up to the newer style of reels over the years. Lets face it there is a reason for the saying "this isn't your dads old reel". I for one can say as long as I get to log some time in the book while He is still out casting me with the spincast reel I guess I am fine with that! But I Still dont get it!
One Of the reels I sold him.
the reels I use.
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