Structfab wrote: Bass & Barramundy Fisho's use O/H for casting softbaits (and crankbaits etc), especially in shallow water areas where you want a crank on immediately on splash down, instead of having to deal with a bail arm first. Generally they're all low profile baitcaster types tho...like a curado. |
Rozboon wrote: The issue is the inertia of the spool. Just way too much weight to get moving with a light jighead, especially once it's full of line. |
_jackrw_ wrote:
With the fathom 12, upon switching to freespool the spool disconnects from the spindle and other reel innards, supposedly lowering resistance/weight. Would that make much of a difference? |
shaneg wrote: Hey TK what size Lexa have you got? Reason I ask I just acquired Lexa 100 size reel, old stock and picked up on special. Have not used it yet but was thinking I might try to softbait and micro jig with it out of yak. Was hoping would pair well with quite light Diawa rod I have suited for baitcaster. ... Like you most my inshore softbaiting apart from dropping down deeper in boat has been on spin. But I thought if I could scale down with a 100 size low profile baitcaster and even lighter braid then casting light weights would be easier. Guess I need to try it to actually find out. |
Fishinmad1 wrote: I use 3 old school reels, 1) Shimano Citica 200 2) Shimano Calcutta 200 3) Shimano Bantam Beastmaster BBM V 2 speed Although I’m finding parts very hard to find nowadays. So I really have to nurture them more these days. |
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