Casting Fishing Rod

Whats the difference between spinning and casting fishing rods?

Rods with guides on top, are they spinning or casting? Or both, cause isn’t a Zebco reel a casting reel, but used on top instead of an open bail witch is used on the bottom? Oh boy, I’ve gone crossed eyed.

Baitcasting rods almost always include a trigger just forward of the somewhat short and stubby grip whereas spinning rods never have the trigger grip and the handle may be twice or more longer in length than a casting rod grip. Closed face spinning reels such as the Zebco 33 and similar types can be used on either type of rod, but an open faced spinning reel (also made by Zebco and a host of other manufacturers) should NEVER (!!!!) be used on a pistol grip rod. But the BIGGEST mistake I see being made by would-be fisher folks is when they attempt to use an open faced spinning reel which is designed to hang beneath the rod by actually turning it upside down on the rod so it and the guides are up. This is a completely out of balance system and should not be a habit to get into. If you prefer reeling with your right hand and the handle of your reel is on the left, MOST modern reels allow you to simply switch the handle from a left to a right with the simple removal of the fine-threaded bolt that holds the handle to the reel. As a full-time outdoorsman (professional wildlife artist) and former guide/outfitter and Alaska game warden, I have ALL THREE kinds of reels in my arsenal of tackle. There are times when I really appreciate that Zebco 33 for its ease of function and versitility. But when I take on the bigger fish found in Alaska waters, I rely on my open-faced spinning reels, or the big level-wind bait casting reels that are almost like winches instead of finely tuned instruments. What ever choice you make, it is VERY important that you match the kind of rod to the kind or reel you feel most comfortable with. To do otherwise is almost as much a mistake as using the wrong ammunition in your rifle or shotgun. Or like putting truck tires on your Corvette.

Basic Fishing Gear : How to Cast Spinning Fishing Reels

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