Is the included reel a spinning reel or a spincasting reel? There's a review that says its a spincasting reel even when the picture shows spinning.
1463280
It's a spinning reel and mine gets stuck every cast but requires some muscle to release it that's all. For the price of ~15 bucks it's not bad.
1463281
It is indeed, as the picture illustrates, a spinning reel as opposed to a spincasting reel.
603074
They make it for both spinning and cast. If it is linked correctly this is a casting or baitcast. Look for cast or baitcast, something, versus spinning which is different..
1266902
It is not spinning. But very sturdy. There are two different sizes, make sure you buy the one you want.
726665
it should be a spinning rod for these okuma spinning reels with large eyes starting at lower mid rod for casting, take a look at some more rods before you buy,be sure that you match them up for casting,if that bwc11022120 is a 12 foot surf rod you are ok, hope this helped you
1100744
I currently have a spinning reel attached to this rod. Although I have not yet tried it out, I do believe you could use a casting reel. The rod is primarily meant for deep sea fishing using trolling reels.
1217467
The reel turns freely. Remember, the length of hose you are trying to wind in determines how hard it will be to crank. Since the reel is fairly large in diameter, it cranks in fairly easily in my opinion. Unwinding it is a breeze. We use ours in a factory setting several times daily and it has held up under pretty tough, grimy conditions.
939970
Yes it is a spinning rod. All I use is spinning rods for targeting big fish. Yes even with my bait cast reels..
391080
Yes, it does. I am using spinning reels in it. I haven't been able to fish yet this year, but used it last fall. I may have had to position the reel differently from the way a bait-caster is held; I only used it a couple of times so far, and can't remember what I did. It worked fine, though.
1507773
3 A-RB stainless ball bearings + 1 A-RB roller bearing. I just bought 2, one for a friend, but I have not had the chance to use it yet. Sure seems like a nice reel though. Looking forward to the first time out with it. I bought the Shimano Calcutta 400B for light to medium duty salt water fishing i.e. sheephead, calico bass, and what ever else bites at or under twenty lbs.
1791921
Hi, I am responding again to this question as I think I made a mistkae. The item we had to return b/c it was not the one pictured was a whole rod and reel combo. So I think this is a different one. Sorry for the confusion.
902486
It comes with the ability to attach a spinning reel or fly reel. No additional pieces are needed for immediate use.
1534732
I have the spin cast and the closed face rods, they are so much fun, every fish feels big. I even caught an 8 to 10 lb. catfish on the spin rod, yes it bent double and still is fine. I put micro size reels on them fun "extra" fun.(splurged and bought expensive ultra fine line) It is cheap, but holds together. I suggest the spin open face as the most fun.
2270972
yes it is. I received mine back but it tookabout 4 months for them to fix it & send it back.you also pay for shipping & include a check for $7 or $8 S&H.; If you can live with that, then the reel is worth it.thanks
1952733
That is the spinning reel pictured that I received (as pictured). You are right it should be listed as a spinning combo .
902488
It both a fly fishing and a bass/pan fishing rod. It has a reversible butt section. One end takes a "Fly" reel and the other takes a "Spinning" reel. For bass/bream fishing get a $20.00 spinning reel, a spool of 6# test line, a sinker assortment, a float/bobber assortment, a hook assortment and half dozen jigs (hooks with lead by the eyes and wiggly plastic tails(keep it under $40 for the lot). If they are a serious fly fisherman they wouldn't use a rod like this any way so just get the spinning stuff.
902487
This rod can be used for fly or spinning so either or both reels will work. I would probably opt for spinning if the person is just getting started.
1665327
It sits lower in the water when you put some weight in the kayak. It has worked well for me. No real issues with spinning