Spincast?

[clint]

Just wondering if anyone knows why spincast reels seem to have fallen out of favor?
When I was growing up my dad and all of his friends all used spincast reels, but now they only seem to be geared towards small children. I always thought they were the best of both worlds, distance of spin and accuracy of baitcasting...

[lape0019]

There are still times where a spincast will be better. Many people still use them for panfish and bass but if I had to guess, I would think there is more accuracy with a baitcaster and the drags have gotten better in spinning and bait casting over time.

That's my opinion anyway. I look forward to hearing others.

[TheMaverick]

Never used one, therefor I wouldn't know.
I do have a few questions, what's the average drag pressure? Can they accommodate braid?
I've always thought they would lack in distance and seem rather fragile.

[Oneeleven]

I tried one for the first time while 'showing' a little girl how to fish. Well.... that was embarrassing. It was horrid. Never again.

JMHO of course.

[tr21chris]

Where did you hear that spincasts are falling out of favor? They have their applications...you're not going to win many frog battles with a spincast reel...but on the other hand, id rather fight giant smallies on a spinnning reel any day of the week!

[lape0019]

A spincast reel and a spinning reel are different beasts all together.

a spincast reel is mounted on a rod with a reel seat similar to one used for a baitcaster reel. It also is mounted on top of the rod (for the most part as there are a few models you can mount on the bottom) where a spinning reel is mounted on the bottom.

[clint]

Where did you hear that spincasts are falling out of favor?

I don't see them for sale very many places... and when I do its usually low end zebcos or the like.

[lape0019]

The Zebco ones are actually one of the better ones on the market. Pflueger still make a good one as well but the concept and engineering hasn't changed on them so the prices remain low.

[cgates]

Spin-cast = Push button for the older folk reading this.
I'd say no.... But there is a Scott Martin Challenge where they use little Barbie and Spider-Man rods lol

[Out4trout]

There are more than a few tangled up bird nested Zebco 33's in the bottom of the local lakes. Can't think of a good reason for them to exist.
Often bought by well intention parents, for kids learning to cast, but most kids do just fine learning a spinning reel.

[tr21chris]

I apologize, I assumed you were talking about spinning reels...

[clint]

I tried one for the first time while 'showing' a little girl how to fish. Well.... that was embarrassing. It was horrid. Never again.

I learned with these so i feel like it would still be second nature to me. I've taught all of my nieces and nephews with the spiderman/barbie combos, Granted only 1 has really picked it up.

My girlfriend grew up with spinning reels and she can't get the hang of the spin cast either.

Since i first posted this I've read of a few people still using them. One of the main advantages I'm hoping to figure if is actually an advantage would be using them at night. I think it would be more user friendly in the the dark than my mediocre baitcasting skills.
If i come across a decent one on sale somewhere I'll probably grab it just to try this.

[lape0019]

They would have an advantage over baitcast gear at night IMO but no more so that spinning gear.

This is an excellent topic though and your findings would be interesting

[zippyfx]

It may also a regional thing... I borrowed some rods off a buddy in Saskatchewan and all he had were spincasters.