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[fishstick]

can anyone give me feed back on their bait casting gear, if they like it, or if it can cast light tubes?...any thing that will help me make up my mind to get one or not
thx!

[Verdi]

You need more detail of what you are fishing for, because the small bait casters will chuck lighter gear, but have no capacity for line.
I use a shimano curado, it will cast lures to about 1/4 oz, but you have to be careful and you can't giver, 3/8 oz if a good min weight with no problems.

The reel it self is great with a smooth cast and drag but it is not cheap.
It will hold enough line for a battle with any size salmon, Just i would not use it on the fraser if you hook a spring you could get spooled..
It is my go to reel for the medium to small flows..


small stuff is best chucked with a spin caster.

If you want to throw small stuff just make sure the line guide dis-engages when you are casting

good luck

[funpig]

I have an abu garcia.  So far 5 seasons and still running strong.  Old name with reputation.  Reasonable quality and cost.

[Gooey]

One main benefit of a level wind/baitcaster (over spincaster) is the line control WHEN FLOAT FISHING a river.

If you are only planning to use the rod for casting (and retrieving) jigs, spinners, and spoons then a spining reel is your best bet as the main advantage of a baitcaster is meaningless in that application.  One a side note, I can cast a 1/4 jig or spinner effectively with a baitcaster but lighter than that and it would be pretty dicey so it depends on the size of lure you intend to huck. 

I personally prefer level winds and if you are going to throw 1/4oz lures then an abou 4600 or calcutta 200 would be good choices (with 8-10 lb mono - 12 would be a bit heavy).