>>687942>But when you get it set all right with the right lure, it will normally cast further and smoother than a similar weight spinning reel.If the spinning reel is topped up with line, there will be less friction on the line when you cast it than the friction to keep the flywheel effect going for the baitcast reel.
When I cast with any of my spinning reals, the line comes off in such a manner as to not even touch the spool top. I think some of this is caused by the fact the line wants to unspool the instant it doesn't have tension on it. If I don't keep tension on the line while tying on a snap swivel it will spring right off the spool like a slinky when using monofilament. Braided line will still do this, but to far far less effect. When braided is cast, it will have more friction and is more apt to touch the spool top as it is being casted. Yet, this amount of overall friction is still less than the force required to start the flywheel effect of the baitcast reel.
Thankfully, I don't live or fish where I must always cast a great distance off shore. So, I don't need an extra 5 feet regardless of the type of reel I use. In fact, when casting for distance with friends to show off, I normally run out of line, even when the spool is full on the spinning reel (10# monoline). If I need a larger reel for ____ fish then I use a larger reel instead of switching to a baitcast reel.
