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levelwind

50 (48.5%)

center pin

53 (51.5%)

Total Members Voted: 101

[LargeMouthMinnow]

Interesting part about this discussion and poll, is that it seems to be personal preference.  For me, I like to be in the outdoors.  Cost alone would push me away from a CP.  The other thing, is I also Fly Fish, but I have cheap gear...we shouldn't let the Fly vs. Gear Chuckers vs. CP vs Level Wind get in the way....way too elitist

[dennisK]

Interesting topic,

  When fishing a pin if you reel in normally with your hand always on the handle then a level wind will definatley win, However if you pull your rod up and bring a bunch of line in, then giving your pin a big spin, it will reel in the slack line much faster than what a levelwind can. If you repeat this 2-3 times you can actually beat a level-wind!

  Me and my brother were wondering about this last year and did the tests!

That might work once or twice. If you are lucky. Try that repeatedly over an hour of fishing and 45 minutes of it will be spent untying the biggest knots and line nest known to man. I saw a guy trying that "trick"; the line skipped off the rim of the cp and he ended up with about 27 knots lol.

Keep it up guys, I'll be happy to take your money.

I'll be out steelheading in feb. Meet me up and bring your cash.

[gordc]

Maybe the guy was inexperienced.  I think most of us are very passionate about our fishing so we strongly try to convince our piers of what we feel is the best way.  I know for me, I had a friend set me up with a pin and I was hooked.  I will never go back as the control you have with a pin, both for drift control as well as drag control, is unbeatable.  My level wind seems like a sleezy way to fish now.  Not that it is just that's how much more pure it feels.  Just you and the fish and I would think anyone who took the time to become good at using a center pin would feel the same.  If not just continue using the set up of your choice and have fun.

[salmonsturgeontrout]

Ive heard pros and cons for both setups, and am a levelwind guy myself (love the curado). The bottom line, as with all fishing gear, is what you are comfortable and confident with. If you are confident and comfortable with a setup, you are more likely to have success with it. If you are not , you will most likely not be looking for the right spots or will be overthinking your fishing strategies. My point- everyone to their own, they are both good in their own ways.

[gregcan]

I agree with the "handle batting" retrieve prob's. My problem is that I usually find an hour or so of this kind of retrieving causes my pencil lead, swivel, and first foot or so of leader to twist together if it ever sees slack. Perhaps it is the result of using low lb test leaders here on often gin clear VI?

[Coho Cody]

if your pin does not have a line guard, then untangling a reel couldnt get any easier.

[firstlight]

Ive got both set-ups and mainly fish the levelwind.
What can i say.Im lazy.

Nobody has mentioned rod position and fatigue from holding a pin rod high.
Or the terrible grip positioning on pin rods.
I actually had my pin rods butt section extended for that reason.
Much more comfortable now that i can tuck it under my arm.

[rhino]

JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT THE MAJORITY OF FORUM MEMBERS USED FOR RIVERS OTHER THEN THE FRASER AND WHY? FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.


I AM AN ISLANDER GUY AND NEVER GOING BACK! I FIND FEELING THE DRAG IN MY HAND IS INTENSE!and I LIKE THE FLUID MOTION OF THE CAST.

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!

[Rodney]

Merged Rhino's topic with this one so we can revive the poll. Enjoy.

[work2fish]

try hand lining a 30+lb spring  line hurts when it cuts in 

Naw., thats just bad technique...you need to turn around put the line over your shoulder and walk away from the water.

[coho killer]

I enjoy pin for steelhead but prefer level for salmon..to much work

[rhino]

I enjoy pin for steelhead but prefer level for salmon..to much work

its quite a work out handling a spring or 2 in one day or back to back eh!i like the work out tho.but need a break after that for sure!

[younggun]

u think 2 is bad! hahaha, those whites were continually on the hook this fall, river was full. By the end of the day it was hard to cast, lots of pain in the fore arms

[rhino]

u think 2 is bad! hahaha, those whites were continually on the hook this fall, river was full. By the end of the day it was hard to cast, lots of pain in the fore arms

im not as good of a fisherman as you are little buddy and i was trying to land  a coho so i was fishing different water. but im happy for you that you did well.no need to mock my comment.

[Rodney]

I doubt younggun's comment was meant to be a mockery, although it could be misinterpreted that way quite easily because it's not that well written.

We're only halfway through winter folks, everyone needs to lighten up slightly on the forum.