I used a Zebco 33 until my Uncle took it away from me, handed me a baitcaster, and told me I needed to quit fishing like a child at the old age of 8. It wasn’t until I was in 8th grade before I got my first spinning rod. I just feel like I have better control with a baitcaster. The changing hands deal is a non issue for me and I can cast further than I need to.