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Centerpin

27 (50%)

Level Wind (bait caster)

21 (38.9%)

Spinning

3 (5.6%)

Other

3 (5.6%)

Total Members Voted: 51

Voting closed: October 07, 2005, 07:08:52 PM

[Chrome Mykiss]

My preference depends on the technique I am apply  I assume your question is focused on river angling techniques? When I am fishing spinners and spoons, I prefer a spinning reel on a fast med-action spinning rod. I went through a fairly serious centrepin phase a couple of years ago, owning 4 custom built centrepin rods and 4 centrepin reels. However, I now prefer a low-profile baitcaster over the centrepin for general river angling, because they are more versatile and faster. Have you guys ever tried casting just a 2/5 oz BC steel spoon or lil-cleo by itself with your centrepin, your not gonna be able to cast too far  I am currently using a shimano calais, got no problem chucking a 2/5 oz spoon or a # 3-4 Blue Fox Vibrax spinner without any added weight. A typical baitcaster has a retrieve ratio from 4:1 to 6.2:1, which allows you to reel much faster than a centrepin reel that has a 1:1 ratio. Yes, I know the diameter of the reel arbor has to be taken into consideration when comparing the two kinds of reels  Just try a a super long cast and drift with a centrepin, so much more work reeling in 

[Randog]

I have to agree with you Carlo. Long casting a CP= Lots of winding.

[DionJL]

randy fish friday or what?

and my centrepin setup aint 1000$ i paid like 250$ and you have the same setup.

[Randog]

Dion, how about Wed, or Thurs? BTW any word from "THE BOSS" in Terrace?

 off for a little online Texas holdem....damn I'm hooked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chris gadsden]

Centerpin all the way. When you are playing a fish it is you and your reel controlling your tussle with the fish. I do not have to worry about the gears or having the correct tension set. Also I always remember my dad saying many years ago "See those star drag reels" as they called them in the old days, "we do not use them". So I was taught at a early age center pins were the reels to use. Call me old fashion if you wish but I love my old Avons. 

I do not worry that I can not get as many casts as a level wind fisher can in a day as my experience more than makes up for it.

[cohokid]

avons are the only way to GO  got two of them and boy do i LOVE them

[fishersak]

I love to "fish" with my Calais because of it's speed and lightweight, however I love to "catch" with my pin as it is more of an experience when fighting the fish....since I do a lot more "fishing" than I do "catching" I usually end up taking my baitcaster.

[DionJL]

Dion, how about Wed, or Thurs? BTW any word from "THE BOSS" in Terrace?

 off for a little online Texas holdem....damn I'm hooked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gotta work both days. and no word from teh boss which means he's doing good mostlikely. Where do you play holdem.??

[Trout Slayer]

Pin all the way. Fished with a Islander Steelhead for only a week and theres no going back to bait casters.

[IronNoggin]

Grew up with a fly reel, didn't know anything different back then.
Found out about spinning reels, and went through a handfull.
Moochers kinda reminded me of the younger days...
Found out about levelwinds, and now have six. Deadly efficiency, too much so at times.
Fly reels still feel most comfortable...
Found out about Islander Centrepin's, and felt kinda like going back into second childhood!

Easy choice at this stage 

Cheers,
Nog

[Fish Assassin]

Centerpins offer better drift control and it's a joy to fight a fish. As Chrome Mykiss and Randog has alluded to; baitcasters have a higher retrieve ratio. More casts means more water covered and that generally equates to more fish. Both are excellent choices. It's a personal choice

[dennisK]

pins have no drag, right?

so i have to ask...at the end of the day...what is more efficient....your tired palm slowing the pin or a proper drag in good baitcaster?

[BwiBwi]

I like spiner. easy to use not too pricey, good for almost all occations. Let it be float fishing, lure, bb, downrigging, or mooching. 

[dennisK]

the fun factor far outweighs the pain! drags aren't all good, it's no fun when you hook a hot fish that takes a big run and he drag heats up and expands and tightens itslef.....PING, good bye fishy.

so instead your skin on the palm of your hand heats up? 

[BwiBwi]

the fun factor far outweighs the pain! drags aren't all good, it's no fun when you hook a hot fish that takes a big run and he drag heats up and expands and tightens itslef.....PING, good bye fishy.

so instead your skin on the palm of your hand heats up? 

Yap and it's a double treat. Fish at end of the line and you can start to smell BBQ.