It can handle lures as light as 1/10 ounce, yet, with a balanced baitcasting reel, still has the winch-like power that spinning cannot provide
Why does it make me crazy to have to use it as a hook keeper
Due to their winch design, the brunt of the energy required to retrieve a lure is dispersed across the reel as opposed to the anglers muscles
When Spinning Makes More Sense Choose spinning if you are new, if you fish light lures, or if you want one setup that is easy to use from the bank
Think spinnerbaits, chatter-style baits, lipless crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwater walking baits, compact jigs and soft plastics around targets