Part of the reason was that spinning reels didn’t always have adequate spool capacity for heavier lines, and on baitcasters light line could get behind the spool and cause horrific tangles.

They work off an internal braking system that works best with heavier lures while spinning reels have no braking system. The weight of the lure pulls the line off the spool when you cast a ...

We tested the best spinning reels under $100 by using them to catch everything from 1-pound crappie ... I tested finesse jigs, small swimbaits up to ¼ ounce, and plugs like suspending jerkbaits and ...

This setup is perfect for heavier lines and lures, making it a favorite for power techniques like flipping jigs or throwing crankbaits. Spinning reels, though, are the go-to for finesse.