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[Kitimat65]

Thinking about picking up my first pin could some of the pinners share their personal setups and pros vs cons thanks fellas.

[Kitimat65]

thanks chrome!

[JAwrey]

My P's and C's:

Pros: Can flip light setups a mile, incredible float trotting, direct connection with fish, just plain beautiful!

Cons: Long rods can be harder to pack around, expensive, if dinged may need to be repaired (to correct unbalanced spin), harder to control running fish

I would say go for it.  I love my pin, and definitely pull it outta the rod sock as much as I can.  After learning the wallis cast and a couple others, I pretty much stick to the "BC Cast" - it's like swinging a baseball bat.  Gotta love watching your float do it's own thing, as if it isn't even attached to your line - they spin that freely!!  Love em!

J

[Kitimat65]

Love using a large arbour for fly chuckin great for fighting fish only using your palm to do battle would be a hoot.

[Fisherama]

If you're like myself or anyone else I've met that uses a centerpin, eventually you're gonna want some premium gear, it's only a matter of time...    Unfortunately, good centerpins can cost a small fortune.  I'd recommend keeping an eye out for a good used setup.  Trophy XL has some great stuff for people just getting into it.  The best part is that used centerpin rods and reels generally hold their value well; so after you've outgrown a piece of equipment, you can often sell it for the same price that you bought it for!

Good luck in your search, you won't regret adding this to your repertoire of skills.   

[awurban@msn.com]

I use my centerpin set up for fishing steelhead and salmon.

Pros: More controll of running fish, you feel the fight and control the amount of run, your the drag system, good for drift fishing, accurate casting

Cons: 1:1 retrieve, can't cast as far as level wind, a bit more expensive.

I have noticed on some bigger drifts I can still cast as far as I need to, but sometimes I notice in canyon water its hard to make tight casts with little back cast room. This could be just my casting style though. I find it way more fun to fight fish with a centerpin and once you start fishing one you will most likely retire the level wind.

[Kitimat65]

Thanks for the replys fellas

[JAwrey]

I use my centerpin set up for fishing steelhead and salmon.

Pros: More controll of running fish, you feel the fight and control the amount of run, your the drag system, good for drift fishing, accurate casting

Cons: 1:1 retrieve, can't cast as far as level wind, a bit more expensive.

I have noticed on some bigger drifts I can still cast as far as I need to, but sometimes I notice in canyon water its hard to make tight casts with little back cast room. This could be just my casting style though. I find it way more fun to fight fish with a centerpin and once you start fishing one you will most likely retire the level wind.

Try holding either the weight or the bend of the hook in your non-rod hand, keeping a finger or two on the spool, and loading up the rod while holding the tackle and the spool.  Then, move your hand away from your body as you flick the rod tip towards your target.  It takes a little practice, but it requires no space other than whats in front of you.

J

[naka21]

definitely get one! after fishing my pin all season for steelhead i tried my levelwind out for salmon and switched back right away.... just more enjoyable fishing a pin

[awurban@msn.com]

thanks for the advice that sounds like a pretty good idea I dont know why I never thought of that lol

[kingpin]

as an all around reel, baitcaster has way more advantages and is a better choice, especially for bigger rivers

[steelie-slayer]

i have both but i love my pin and since i got it i have not touched my baitcaster.
the one thing tto take into factor on deciding on getting a cpin is how rough you are with your reels. A pin you have to be alot more gentle and maintain it more.

[Kitimat65]

I do agree Kingpin all rounder levelwind i own 4 of different sizes for different things but sometimes u need to add to the collection i also hunt with a longbow but i do own rifles its the challenge i like.

[Joey]

I have a problem casting across Lickman with my pin and than takes too long to retrive by than the fish had swim though
I am asking for it to be...........

[fishgod]

Cons:  Fishing situations that have little room for a backcast together with overhanging branches, or either of the former two situations coupled with a long cast required - makes fishing centerpins a challenge.  Larger rivers where long casts are required or to cover large flats when fishing spoons or spinners that are light weight also presents a challenge. (slow retrieve rate, plus fishing in wind sucks)

Pros: Shine when fishing small to medium sized rivers and edges of larger rivers where short or medium length casts are required.  Ability to completely free spool - although newer levelwinds have addressed this issue.  Also as others have mentioned there is no comparison to the feeling of sensitivity and your ability to respond instantly to a fishes antics - using 0 - infinite tension applied by your hand.  Also like assorted levelwinds there is a variety of sizes (diameter) and weights ( thickness of spool and depth of spool) that effect start-up inertia and so we can have different centerpin reels to match  certain rods  in different situations. ( watch out - collecting these different setups can be addictive.)

PO: Both of these reel types have their own best, most enjoyable uses - and both have a place in the tackle garage depending on where and when you fish.