What's Wrong With This Pic! 2024
John G reply :
I saw this today while driving around. It's kinda hard to see but there is a problem with one of the combos.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Is the baitcaster on a spinning rod?
stk reply :
baitcast reel on a spinning rod? Really hard to see.
John G reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 4:59 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Is the baitcaster on a spinning rod?
It sure is! LOL
Alonerankin2 reply :
Wow... Idk some folks make honest mistakes..
But that's bound to suck trying to cast... Right?
Alonerankin2 reply :
Hats off to ya JohnG u gotta be hardcore to see
That while driving!!
John G reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 5:07 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Hats off to ya JohnG u gotta be hardcore to see
That while driving!!
We were at a red light and actually I was surprised to even see the baitcaster. They are not that common around here.
Mccallister25 reply :
Honestly, that probably happens a lot more than you think.
Iv seen people using spinning reels with the reel facing up like a caster. Can't be comfortable.
Tywithay reply :
My stepdad has a couple baitcasters on spinning rods. He can cast them every bit as well as a baitcaster rod. Still looks kind of funky though. I don't think I could even try something like that.
John G reply :
I was under the impression the the blank should only bend in a certain direction.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 5:27 AM, BigBlock496 said:Honestly, that probably happens a lot more than you think.
Iv seen people using spinning reels with the reel facing up like a caster. Can't be comfortable.
Have seen the same thing. Really don't understand why anyone would use a spinning reel that way. Balance must cause fatigue pretty quick.
BassWhole! reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 6:05 AM, John G said:I was under the impression the the blank should only bend in a certain direction.
I think I read that on the interweb...
sparky241 reply :
Some of us never knew a difference in them, I had one like till recently
tomustang reply :
I thought that it was on a jeep..
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 6:05 AM, John G said:I was under the impression the the blank should only bend in a certain direction.
Yea, I am not a custom rod guy... I have read about a rods spline?... So I am with you..
Maybe a rod materials/ builder might chime in on
that.
Missourifishin reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 6:05 AM, John G said:I was under the impression the the blank should only bend in a certain direction.
Yeah. I've read that they are made to tolerate weight/pressure mostly in that one direction. So using one backwards isn't a very good idea.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
A rod can and will bend equally well on any axis. Spine/spline has been largely dismissed as a relevant issue nowadays. Spine is a side affect of the blank rolling process and never was a design feature. The only ones to ever pay any attention to it were custom builders. I doubt any mass production atmosphere allows for such intricate layout procedures. They just use recipe. Besides looking like a dweeb, the lack of a trigger is hardest part of using a caster on a spinning rod. The overly large guides high up off the rod will make the rod want to twist with a heavy load on it (anti-spiral wrap) as well.
Raul reply :
and reeling in backwards.On 5/9/2014 at 5:27 AM, BigBlock496 said:Honestly, that probably happens a lot more than you think.
Iv seen people using spinning reels with the reel facing up like a caster. Can't be comfortable.
John G reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 9:59 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:A rod can and will bend equally well on any axis. Spine/spline has been largely dismissed as a relevant issue nowadays. Spine is a side affect of the blank rolling process and never was a design feature. The only ones to ever pay any attention to it were custom builders. I doubt any mass production atmosphere allows for such intricate layout procedures. They just use recipe. Besides looking like a dweeb, the lack of a trigger is hardest part of using a caster on a spinning rod. The overly large guides high up off the rod will make the rod want to twist with a heavy load on it (anti-spiral wrap) as well.
Thanks for the explanation!
John G reply :
The last person that I saw fishing with a spinning reel on top of the rod was an older lady. My first thought was that someone set her up like that to get some laughs. If I wasn't driving, I would have showed her the correct way.
Tywithay reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 9:59 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:A rod can and will bend equally well on any axis. Spine/spline has been largely dismissed as a relevant issue nowadays. Spine is a side affect of the blank rolling process and never was a design feature. The only ones to ever pay any attention to it were custom builders. I doubt any mass production atmosphere allows for such intricate layout procedures. They just use recipe. Besides looking like a dweeb, the lack of a trigger is hardest part of using a caster on a spinning rod. The overly large guides high up off the rod will make the rod want to twist with a heavy load on it (anti-spiral wrap) as well.
I actually prefer not having a trigger on casting rods. I generally don't take them off anymore because it voids the warranty and kills any hope of resale, but in the past I have sanded the trigger clean off. Much more comfortable to palm for me.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 5:18 AM, John G said:We were at a red light and actually I was surprised to even see the baitcaster. They are not that common around here.
Last time I saw a b/c it was some tourist bragging about a 5# bass, we asked him if he brought it along for bait.
Hogsticker reply :
Hopefully that guy doesn't come across any low flying birds......snap
Maico1 reply :
After reading this it just goes to show anything goes......
redux reply :
One day I saw a guy fishing with a spinning rod upside down.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 5:04 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Wow... Idk some folks make honest mistakes..
But that's bound to suck trying to cast... Right?
I'm positive he'll be on TW tomorrow bashing X reel because "The darn thing just won't cast worth a lick!" 
bigbill reply :
When I broke and shortened my #5 fly rod it was useless. Then I installed a UL spinning reel and it's a crappie setup now. I use a rattle bobber with a 1" mister twister chartreuse grub.
hatrix reply :
I got a GLX flipping stick I still use today from a friend who used it on a spinning rod... He cut the trigger off and I had to have the seat and back cork replaced but it worked great for him he said.
It was a heavier rod so he used it for Muskie fishing. I bought him a spinning rod to fit his needs and we made a "even" trade.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 5:27 AM, BigBlock496 said:Honestly, that probably happens a lot more than you think.
Iv seen people using spinning reels with the reel facing up like a caster. Can't be comfortable.
I was flats fishing in Cuba saltwater doing that and being stupid, and a great big Barracuda whacked my bait and nearly took the rod. I lost him though...
wisconsin heat reply :
I see it ALL. I beat the banks most of the time, hitting up some well populated areas. The funny stuff I see people do Include but are not limited to:
Using spinning rods upside down
Using Thumb-cast style reels on spinning rods, or spinning reels on trigger rods
Using large snap-swivels or steel leaders to attach their hook while bobber fishing for small blue gill
Using a much too large a hook for the same small bluegill
Bobbers rigged incorrectly/upside down
My favorite is fisherman standing in one exact spot casting to the same exact spot 50 times with a gaudy chartreuse spinnerbait in gin clear water
Also saw a guy fishing a buzzbait under the water (1+foot depth)the other day.
S Hovanec reply :
On 5/9/2014 at 5:27 AM, BigBlock496 said:Iv seen people using spinning reels with the reel facing up like a caster. Can't be comfortable.
We call them 'tourons' around here. Combination of tourist and moron.
MVPastva reply :
i like this!!! this combo actually works very well in fast flowing rivers. I used to have the same combo. kinda snapped the rod though.
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