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Would anyone be kind enough to clarify the difference between baitcasting and conventional reels for me?
I would really like to purchase a baitcaster, but I am continuously finding myself being drawn to the classic-looking chrome ones, some of which are listed as "conventional." My grandfather owned a lot that looked like this, but he was known to troll occasionally.
So, is this some sort of insane minefield I'm stepping into or what? I don't own a boat to troll with, so I'd prefer not to own a reel intended for trolling.