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[adriaticum]

Ok guys so as a long time baitcasting fisherman, today I tried my "new to me" centerpin setup.
Okuma Aventa with Shimano Convergence, basic stuff, (everything obtained on this forum) and I have to tell you it's a hell of a lot of work.
It was more comfortable then I expected but I did more reeling than fishing.
Also casting was pretty easy.
But I tell you this 1 to 1 ratio is really a pain.

[Noahs Arc]

Try shorter drifts. Also try reeling in with the handle between your ring and middle fingers while sort of making a fist. I don't know seems to work for me getting line in a little quicker.
Stick with it for a while before you give up, after awhile you'll forget how much faster your levelwind was.

[silver ghost]

I usually reel in with one finger in the open middle part of the reel, then wind it all up

[Bandit420]

Wait until you battle some nice fresh fish on the pin and you will NEVER go back...

[FishingFitz]

I tend to use my pin for smaller rivers, canyon pools, small runs. And I use my level wind for bigger areas of water, so that I can cover more water in less time.
But if its an easier fisherie, like pink or chum... I always use the pin, way more fun to play a fish and you can get em almsot every cast.

Just thought id share how i balance out use between Level wind VS Centerpin.

[Every Day]

Wait until you battle some nice fresh fish on the pin and you will NEVER go back...

Everyone told me that too.
I'll admit it's fun, but nothing beats the slam of the old spoon being swung on light spinning gear. Fly fishing is a close second to the spoons as well.

I have been using a healthy dose of pin, level wind and spinning gear this season.
I will say stick with the pin, I do find it enjoyable and casting/reeling becomes way easier and quicker, although it never actually matches up completely.
The 1 to 1 is a pain, but I feel the better drifts and more enjoyable fights make it worth it.

Pin Plus - Fun Fighting Fish, WAYYY better drifts. Pin Minus - super slow reeling and tougher to make long casts in really tight spots.
Level wind plus - Reel way faster, and I feel more accurate casts. Minus - no fun to fight fish and the drifts aren't as good.
Spinning - 100% accurate, Can bomb long casts in tight spots, crazy hits, cover water super fast and effectively, fun fight on light gear. Minus - Haven't found one yet and doing spoons as much as possible  (In all honesty though, they can only properly cover certain types of water).

[adriaticum]

Thanks guys.

I find that the drift is about the same as with the level wind. I usually have my break set very light so I always have to have the thumb on the spool and drifts are always under control and drag free.
But I'm sure the fish fights are quite different.
Looking forward to that first steelie on the wheelie.

[joshhowat]

Hey Ed have you ever tried a switch rod or Spey rod?

[Every Day]

Hey Ed have you ever tried a switch rod or Spey rod?

Yup, prefer single handers, dunno why...

[joshhowat]

Ed I need to get you up north on a big river or the T. Bombing long cast all day your arm will fall off using a single hand.

[TayC]

Yup, prefer single handers, dunno why...

That's because you haven't learned to cast properly yet