#spin fishing

Fishing remains a relatively unknown sport. Despite its growing popularity, its techniques are still shrouded in mystery. Even within the fishing community, disparities in best practices arise. As a case in point, there is an ongoing debate between spin or fly-fishing and which strategy catches more fish. Many experts on the subject agree that fly-fishing is more effective, which explains why it is a national event with ample sponsorship. In the recent competition, in which the world record was beaten by Brian Eliason (gaining a 51-pound permit using a Raghead Crab Fly), not much mention was made of spin-fishing or even how it works.

Biases like this could affect how newcomers see fishing and how they go about their starter techniques. This is why many well-known anglers are writing articles on allowing interested fishers to make educated decisions about the fishing canon they’d want to believe.

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The most obvious difference between the two is the type of bait used. As their names suggest, spin fishing involves a spinning lure, while fly fishing uses flies.  Both can be used in both freshwater and marine environments. There are differences in the type of rod and reel used, but effectiveness based on these factors is determined more by the angler’s skill than the actual lure (though this is a controversial idea).

Fly fishing is considered "easier" because it typically takes less time to engage a fish and the introduction method to water can be done by most individuals.  This is not to say that no technique or skill is necessary for fly fishing. This technique features higher-level forms of throwing as well. Similarly, spin fishing has relatively simple methods of casting.

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No technique has been proven to be better in terms of catching more fish. This is also due to the fact that fish change their behavior based on localities and even weather conditions. It is therefore recommended that the avid fisherman try both techniques in different areas and see which one suits him more.

Anytime.  Love me some Bass on light spinning gear....................