Surf Fishing: Why Use a Conventional Fishing Reel Vs Spinning Reel?

Where did you find a bait casting reel with no guide? I see only guided ones online, I would really not pick one without, it's just much more comfortable

I understand you are comparing a fixed spool reel and a multiplier reel, it would have helped if you had used their proper names.

I can’t see clear but are you using a spinner rod with that conventional reel?

usually only need a single finger to spool the reel and set the bait half way from the tip to the but of the rod and then cast with a lot of power not just a light swing (at least what it looked like). Also if you can try, get further into the beach when casting. Snapping the hit at the last moment is sufficient, but having a thorough strong fast snap cast can cast a little better with correct thumbing.

If you use braid on your spinning reel , you can get very similar results without the worry if getting a birds nest👍

Some of the best rods for the price. I've been using them for years. Some 30+ years old still fishing with them.

I use a conventional reel also because I can throw it further

You never covered what the video was intended for; spinner versus conventional surf cast

Penn 975 all the way

Did u use the same type of rod for both? Or is there a surf rod for conventional reel?

Can you use a conventional reel on a spinning reel?.

Your From Maryland?

Every time I’ve fished from the surf I always walk out about waist deep and cast I’ve always had problems getting the bait to stay out there

Hey where did you get your beach buggy cart?

Love the video, What Rod is that?

For good fishing, it is essential to use the "adequate bait" to fish certain species according to the time of year. Native fishermen from any region of my country, use a bamboo rod, third-line spool, a bit rusty and over 30 years old, 0.60 mm "nylon" line well worn, and with a weight no less than a "car sail", they go only in shorts and with a plastic bag with their favorite baits, and they catch huge specimens. Then the tourist arrives with his top set of the galaxies, like Shimano Spin Power 405 Dx fishing rod and Stella 6000 PG reel, combined with a veritable paraphernalia of accessories. The result is that the tourist just fed the fish, and the native took home the weekend's food.

It’s a no for me because it doesn’t have a guide

Rod and reel?

I use both " depending on the scenario in the situation and location, but I grew up casting a 4/0 penn the key to no bird nesting" ( thumb drag ) before it hits the water, I think that's why most people use a spinning reel, setting the spool drag helps the noobs

What beach are they fishing

Why don't you walk 10-15 ft. out into the surf and cast from there? Then, walk your rod back up to the beach, and you are 15 ft. farther out there. I know the water is cold but WTF!

Was hoping you would describe how to adjust the conventional reel for casting

over a $1000 reel, gawdddd

You need to get a better reel most have a line guide

Nice Pompano catch BTW!

The Akios 656 gets amazing distance and is good for fish up to about 40 lb. Other good ones are the Penn Fathom II and Squall II Casting Specials, and the Avets -- the SX and MXL with magnetic braking (MC)

looking for recommendation of a travel rod (4 pieces) for surf fishing with a conventional reel

Each have their place right rod & reel for the right apllication.

Nice video. Two things I gotta' try now are conventional gear & seviche (spelling?).

I had a 3 feet red drum it broke off and went empty handed

I wonder how a conventional reel can outdistance a spinning reel with all other parameters equal. A spinning reel has no moving parts relative to the cast operation, the conventional reel has the mass of the reel and the line to accelerate to allow the line to exit. And, according to you, there is also a magnetic drag force to suppress backlash resisting the free exit of the line. Something just doesn't add up. The only variables I can see is 1) the line is different and for distance a braided line of the same break strength will go further than the mono due to size and weight, and 2) the rod is a different length and/or action to develop a greater accelleration of the payload.. The spinning reel must be fully loaded for maximum distance by reducing drag across the reel lip. I'd sure like to know how a conventional reel bearings, which also add a resistance value to the equation, can be less than the load required to pull the line off the spinning reel. I'd appreciate a response, I must be missing something.

Ive never seen the conventional before without the mechanism to spool it side to side. Thats got to be a pain in the cheeks to do that everytime you reel. Love my Shimano Cardiff 401. Casts really nice and feels like a good all around reel.

Try the Hatteras cast it is Easier to load the rod

Back when I was a kid, everyone used a Penn reel (conventional) for surf fishing. I still do and it blows people's minds.
I like the spinning reels, too. Especially the super-big ones with the huge bail. The line seems to unload better.

I use a couple of ABU ambassadeur reels 5000 for light work & a 7000 for large catfish & gar in the Mississippi river

How can I get some of your salted Baits

I've had a 15' spinning, casting and Alvi sidecast .
I like to use plugs or lures.
I think they are about the same .
I am currently using a casting reel .

I got a vintage Abu Garcia 7000 ambasseduer on a 10' 2pc 8-12kg Shimano Speedmaster rod today 😊

Your killing me dude!!! So do they cast the same distance? Have you thrown any big plugs or heavy jigs with them? That will tell the tale. Throwing 5oz jigs into the big ditch is a job for conventional reels and not those sissy level wind conventional reels. Tossing big wood at night or in general messing around it’s the spinning reel. You just don’t want to lose focus with conventional and braid. Might as well go home with that nest. I checked out the Akios and it gets good reviews. Patrick Star…ARR CARCARCARCARCAR

Those bluefish are good eating at that size

it may help distance if you loaded the line up to the lip on the fixed spool reel

At the beginning of this year i made a $200 mistake by buying a spinning surf rod. I could not cast it beyond the breakwater. With my bass fishing in baitcaster experience i should of known better. I got rid of my spinning reel surf rod and now i will make the right (wise) choice. I had forgotten that there are baitcast surfers. I got to admit, baitcasters are nothing short of fun.

I'll stick with a spinner and bionic finger.

Hey what lb line did you put on the akios ?

Try using an alvey reel. Will out cast both.

She's so cute!

Just learning what reel and rod u recommend

Total beginner here in Thailand so will check out your e-books

When you're ripping huge weights out there, the conventional is imho safer. You forget to tighten the drag enough on a spinning, or it just slips for some reason - you're getting cut to the bone. Even if that doesn't happen, theres dudes wrapping tape around their finger to cast to avoid it cutting up their finger just from repeated pressure and soaked hands.