>>1339209>pros of spincastersThey're cheap ($5-70)
>cons of spincastersLine twist out the ass
Garbage drag system
Low, frequently insufficient line capacity (a 303 only holds ~75yds of 8lb mono, the monster that is the 808 only holds like 135yds of 15lb mono)
Fragile, even the expensive ones make use of ABS plastic and nylon
You have your choice of low gear ratio or low gear ratio
Actively damages line even when in good working order
Shortest casting distance of any reel style
>pros of baitcastersNo line twist ever
Good inline drag, drag will outperform any other reel style in any given price bracket
Longer casting distance than any other reel style
Lower user fatigue than any other reel style due to placement and economy of motion
"just right" line capacity without going with a miniscule spool size that forms line memory super fast
Can get basically any gear ratio you want from 1:3.5 all the way up to 1:9.1
>cons of baitcastersEntry-level models are more expensive than other reel styles ($40-80 unless you snag a sale)
Entry-level models kinda suck compared to spinning reels of the same price point (an $80 spinning reel is a damn good spinning reel and in the upper half of its price spectrum)
