Aunts Creek/James River Report 3/22

[marimac1944]

Have never thrown the ned rig but I have a US Reel bait caster which does not have the typical line guide setup. It has a sculptured pickup for line but not the drag with line eyelet and side to side motion. The line also comes off the bottom of the spool and you can adjust the height of the pickup, other than that it only has old screw type drag mechanism. I only suggest this because you can toss a fish doctor a country mile. There is a site on line for its specifications and shows pickup system.

[marimac1944]

Forgot to mention,it only takes a flick of the wrist instead of any over head cast. I like the ease and the control of bait cast with the old thumb technique, not just the free spool and hope..

[fishingaddiction]

This is personal opinion rather than fact. No one has to agree with me.

1. A spinning rig twists the line, even if you didn't twist it putting it on. That sometimes leads to nasty messes.

2. You cannot be as accurate with a spinning rod as you can with a baitcaster. Accurate applies not only to direction, but also to distance. (one exception-> skipping under docks)

3. Line control is superior with a baitcaster as it runs in a straight line from where you can touch it to the bait.

4. Unless you buy a spinning reel in the upper price range, the drag on a bait caster is superior.

Very good points made here RPS. Spinning reels can be frustrating with the line twist (I know I have had plenty). The Ned Rig does spin and create line twist. Be sure to let the little rig un-wind itself before making another cast, this will help reduce line twist to a minimum.

[magicwormman]

RPS has good valid points, but I love throwing light baits on a spinning reel. If line twist is a concern, try using a #1 sampo ball bearing swivel. I use it when I dropshot, floating worm, and when i fish my swimming worm. The swimming worm rotates 360 degrees, therefore a good quality swivel is a must.

[fishingaddiction]

Yes in deed magicwormman.

[dtrs5kprs]

A big spool helps. Something that will hold 240yds or so of line. Wider is better. Not just for the Ned, but for split shots, grubs, tubes, etc.

[rps]

Have never thrown the ned rig but I have a US Reel bait caster which does not have the typical line guide setup. It has a sculptured pickup for line but not the drag with line eyelet and side to side motion. The line also comes off the bottom of the spool and you can adjust the height of the pickup, other than that it only has old screw type drag mechanism. I only suggest this because you can toss a fish doctor a country mile. There is a site on line for its specifications and shows pickup system.

I have often wondered about those. They got great reviews by tech tyes but sold very few. Were they a great idea that was just too diffenrent or a gimmick that was merely average?

[marimac1944]

rps: purchased mine thru local bass club, two for the price of one. I use 8 - 10 # flora with 3/16 wt, #1 worm hook and fish doctor. Don't know total weight but was surprised at how far it casted. Am boat less now but ever in aunts creek area, let me know and you can try it out. Need to put new line on. Just thought it might be good for ned rig with lighter line.

[Ranger Z22]

I do agree with rps on his points of spinning vs baitcaster. The spinning reel I am using as long as I close the bail by hand, and watch the line, and occasionally drag the line behind the boat to get out the twist I have no problems.

I am sure there is a mental aspect to this, and according to my wife I am nuts anyway.

One thing I must do if I want to use this properly, is to maybe upgrade the spinning rod/reel I am using.

As much as I piddle around that may take forever.

Thanks everyone for you help & comments.

[Larry Eby]

Before I leave the no wake. I will let a good amount of weightless line on my spinning pole of any setup that I may suspect of twist. I'll let it drag behind as I idle away. Spool it up under load and retie. I never allow the bail to flip over from the handle, always manual. I'll even go one further. I exclusively use spinning for JB. Drag hasn't been an issue. Have caught several pigs on this setup. But, use whatever your comfort level is.