Spin Fishers

Troutski · 04-04-2008, 07:46 AM

There has to be a billion Fly Fishing web sites around the world but I can't seem to find one site dedicated to the spin angler (using a spinning reel and rod). Is it just me or are there other anglers that love to spin fish . I have tried google and most other search engines and can't seem to find any - any help would be greatly appreciated.
I feel ostracized in a world of fly anglers and fly sites, not that I don't fly fish but my love is the spinning reel and a ultra light or light rod. Thanks again for any information out there.

Chuck

chris61182 · 04-04-2008, 07:56 AM

I'm a spin fisher too!!! With a special love for ultra-light gear, only I kind of cheat, I use braided line so I'm usually using 10lb test line with 2lb test diameter

. I almost never loose lures, and I've never broken a fish off, ever.

Something funny thing I've noticed is that everyone always things the grass is greener on the other side. It seems fly fisherman think either lures are too easy and cheating. While far too often I find myself in situations where flies would be the easy ticket.

bake7829 · 04-04-2008, 11:47 AM

I fish spinners, and will start fly fishing soon but I prefer spinners over all others, and bait=never! I think there are more people starting to enjoy spinner fishing. For me the excitement is on par with dry fly fishing. Seeing that flash of the fishing hitting spinner and the tug on the line is electric. My flyfishing buddy and I want to write a book on combining fly fishing and spinner fishing techniques. We work the same water with me ahead of him. I make 4-6 casts on a hole and if theres no action I move on, where he spends more time working the hole. Seems to work out very well

Troutski · 04-04-2008, 03:25 PM

I know what you mean, my son and I fish together and he fly fishes and I use my spinning gear...we share the same water and do equally well. Some times he kicks my butt and some times the game reverses, chris61182 I also use braided line, although I do use 6# on one of my rods and 4# on the other (Fireline) I tie my main line to a ball bearing swivel and from the swivel a 4.5 foot mono leader for just a hint of stretch. I love site fishing, see a fish rise and cast for it....nothing like the slam of a 19 inch Rainbow slamming a lure...well maybe a fish slamming a dry fly comes close

I just thought it was crazy that there wasn't some site dedicated to the art of spin fishing.
Maybe I should start a new site, or talk Anatoliy into a special section for spin fishing.....hummmmm We could call it...Trout Talk With Troutski, oh no wait a minute that already got me into trouble once before...

as some of you already know.

Chuck

Hawk · 04-04-2008, 04:36 PM

When i was a youngster my Daddy bought me my first spinning reel, a closed face.................mite have been a Zebco........I remember it was a while before i joined up with the Cub Scouts.

In 1968 i bought me a Mitchell 300 spinning reel. Its still one of my favorites & still works well..................

. About 5 lustrums ago i started using baitcaster reels also at times......Favorite is my Garcia Ambassadeur.................werks fer me.....................

Troutski · 04-08-2008, 03:11 AM

I guess their arn't as many spin fishers as I thought. That could be why I couldn't find any sites dedicated to the art. Thanks for the interest you paid any way...

Chuck

chris61182 · 04-08-2008, 07:05 AM

I think there are TONS of spin fishers, especially judging by the gear I see everyone fishing with while I'm out. I just don't think it's something people readily identify themselves with like fly fishers do. It's just a means to an end.

JTLunker · 04-08-2008, 04:01 PM

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I guess their arn't as many spin fishers as I thought.

Add one more light tackle spin fisher to your list Troutski. I have not been fishing for a long time, but the more I fish the more I love using ultra light rods. I like the idea of a challenge in controlling the fish. The only thing I find frustrating about spin reels is the twist that it can create in your line. I know the high end models have ways to prevent this, but I can't spend 100 bucks on a reel. I use limp mono, but I may try the braid idea. I am going to use ultra light tackle for SM bass this year and hope to have some reel hard fought battles. I just got a new 7' Quantum Teton UL from Fishermans for $14 . I can't wait to nail my first big SM on it. I say start a thread and lead the way Troutski. You kinda already have I guess.

Wilsonriverfisher · 04-08-2008, 06:45 PM

Spinners kick ass they are my favorite go to way of fishing. It not really for everybody and neither is fly fishing and while learning to spinner fish frequent hangups occur. All in all spinners are the best and im very surprised there is not a dedicated site for us. oh well its nice that way

trollin4trout · 04-09-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JTLunker

Add one more light tackle spin fisher to your list Troutski. I have not been fishing for a long time, but the more I fish the more I love using ultra light rods. I like the idea of a challenge in controlling the fish. The only thing I find frustrating about spin reels is the twist that it can create in your line. I know the high end models have ways to prevent this, but I can't spend 100 bucks on a reel. I use limp mono, but I may try the braid idea. I am going to use ultra light tackle for SM bass this year and hope to have some reel hard fought battles. I just got a new 7' Quantum Teton UL from Fishermans for $14 . I can't wait to nail my first big SM on it. I say start a thread and lead the way Troutski. You kinda already have I guess.

Spinning reels themselves don't twist your line- it's the lures that put the twist in. Spinners are the worst without a good swivel, any spoon that is trolled too fast will twist your line. Also a major line twister (and OPERATOR error) is turning the handle against a fish when the drag is slipping and you're NOT gaining any line when you turn the reel. With a 6:1 gear ratio, every turn of the handle is 6 twists in the line- it gets ugly real fast if you keep it up.

04-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#1
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 1,527	Spin Fishers There has to be a billion Fly Fishing web sites around the world but I can't seem to find one site dedicated to the spin angler (using a spinning reel and rod). Is it just me or are there other anglers that love to spin fish . I have tried google and most other search engines and can't seem to find any - any help would be greatly appreciated. I feel ostracized in a world of fly anglers and fly sites, not that I don't fly fish but my love is the spinning reel and a ultra light or light rod. Thanks again for any information out there. Chuck __________________ Practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release)

04-04-2008, 03:25 PM	#4
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 1,527	Spin fishing I know what you mean, my son and I fish together and he fly fishes and I use my spinning gear...we share the same water and do equally well. Some times he kicks my butt and some times the game reverses, chris61182 I also use braided line, although I do use 6# on one of my rods and 4# on the other (Fireline) I tie my main line to a ball bearing swivel and from the swivel a 4.5 foot mono leader for just a hint of stretch. I love site fishing, see a fish rise and cast for it....nothing like the slam of a 19 inch Rainbow slamming a lure...well maybe a fish slamming a dry fly comes close I just thought it was crazy that there wasn't some site dedicated to the art of spin fishing. Maybe I should start a new site, or talk Anatoliy into a special section for spin fishing.....hummmmm We could call it...Trout Talk With Troutski, oh no wait a minute that already got me into trouble once before... as some of you already know. Chuck __________________ Practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release)

04-04-2008, 04:36 PM	#5
Hawk Sustained Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Have You Kissed a Bass Today??? Posts: 203	When i was a youngster my Daddy bought me my first spinning reel, a closed face.................mite have been a Zebco........I remember it was a while before i joined up with the Cub Scouts. In 1968 i bought me a Mitchell 300 spinning reel. Its still one of my favorites & still works well................... About 5 lustrums ago i started using baitcaster reels also at times......Favorite is my Garcia Ambassadeur.................werks fer me..................... __________________ on a mountain west of Wolf Creek...

04-08-2008, 03:11 AM	#6
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 1,527	Spin Fishers I guess their arn't as many spin fishers as I thought. That could be why I couldn't find any sites dedicated to the art. Thanks for the interest you paid any way... Chuck __________________ Practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release)

04-04-2008, 07:56 AM	#2
chris61182 Master Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hillsboro/Beaverton Area Posts: 466	I'm a spin fisher too!!! With a special love for ultra-light gear, only I kind of cheat, I use braided line so I'm usually using 10lb test line with 2lb test diameter . I almost never loose lures, and I've never broken a fish off, ever. Something funny thing I've noticed is that everyone always things the grass is greener on the other side. It seems fly fisherman think either lures are too easy and cheating. While far too often I find myself in situations where flies would be the easy ticket.

04-04-2008, 11:47 AM	#3
bake7829 Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 7	I fish spinners, and will start fly fishing soon but I prefer spinners over all others, and bait=never! I think there are more people starting to enjoy spinner fishing. For me the excitement is on par with dry fly fishing. Seeing that flash of the fishing hitting spinner and the tug on the line is electric. My flyfishing buddy and I want to write a book on combining fly fishing and spinner fishing techniques. We work the same water with me ahead of him. I make 4-6 casts on a hole and if theres no action I move on, where he spends more time working the hole. Seems to work out very well

04-08-2008, 07:05 AM	#7
chris61182 Master Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hillsboro/Beaverton Area Posts: 466	I think there are TONS of spin fishers, especially judging by the gear I see everyone fishing with while I'm out. I just don't think it's something people readily identify themselves with like fly fishers do. It's just a means to an end.

04-08-2008, 06:45 PM	#9
Wilsonriverfisher Angler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Next to the Jefferson boat ramp Willamette Posts: 149	Spinners kick ass they are my favorite go to way of fishing. It not really for everybody and neither is fly fishing and while learning to spinner fish frequent hangups occur. All in all spinners are the best and im very surprised there is not a dedicated site for us. oh well its nice that way

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