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Baitcasters on ice for big fish???

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If targeting walleye/musky do you prefer a baitcaster or spining reel?

Baitcasters
2 (20%)
Spinning reels
8 (80%)
Other (Schooleys, etc.)
0 (0%)

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slabslayer

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on: January 09, 2012, 03:29:34 PM
Was just wondering about this question as I open the shipping tube for my new ice baitcasting rod.  Started using the baitcasters for the toothy fish (walleye/musky) last year, and now I prefer them over spinning reels for bigger game.  Still can't beat a spinning reel for panfish and crappie, but I've changed for big fish.

Was wondering what all you IFO'ers think on this subject?  I'm not talking about tip-ups, they're in a different catagory.  Just the rods you jig/fish with.
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Reply #1 on: January 09, 2012, 08:17:58 PM
I have always used spinning rods and reels
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Reply #2 on: January 09, 2012, 08:43:56 PM
Here are my Lake Erie Walleye guns, armed with Swedish Pimples and Abu Garcia reels! Home made by my old fashioned neighbor who is like McGyver and can build anything!
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Reply #3 on: January 09, 2012, 08:57:17 PM
Very nice.  Those look awsome.  Love the homemade rods, they are some of the best.
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Reply #4 on: January 11, 2012, 04:29:21 PM
Can he build me one like the one on the left thanks mike
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Reply #5 on: January 11, 2012, 07:21:20 PM
Thank you Slabslayer!

Mike, I'll ask him and get back to you, he might be in Florida living on his boat right now.
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Reply #6 on: January 11, 2012, 08:15:31 PM
Cool let me know shoot me a text
Thanks
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