Looking at buying new reels that will be used primarily for pitching/skipping. Are the reels labeled for skipping that much different than others. If so what brand/model is your preference?
Looking at buying new reels that will be used primarily for pitching/skipping. Are the reels labeled for skipping that much different than others. If so what brand/model is your preference?
I haven't used any of the reels marketed for "skipping" but I have had a lot of success using Shimano reels with only centrifugal brakes. Also the shallower/narrower the spool the better so a 50 size reel is best, plus you typically don't need much line with pitching/skipping so I would suggest getting a compact reel for this!
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The biggest difference seems to be the ultra-shallow spool, but some have a heavier brake setting just for skipping. I think you could accomplish the same thing with most reels with less line and a max brake setting. Practice is the most important thing.
Nothing will help more than practice. But I will say that since I don't skip much (and therefore am not very good at it), I have found the Shimano DC reels and the Daiwa SV reels to be the best at allowing me to skip without getting bad backlashes.
I wouldn’t get one that pigeon holes you to just that. Get an older Tatula or a SV and you’ll be good. Quick tip is peel off whatever your longest skip can be, then take another 15’. Put a piece of electrical tape on the line and reel it back up. I prefer to keep it inline instead of across the spool. That will eliminate any serious backlash concerns and you’ll be golden. I’m proficient at skipping and I still do that if I know that’s what I’m doing all day. Making 500+ skips it only takes one bad cast that will cost you a lot of time picking.
Bought a Daiwa Elite Pitch and Flip last week, 8 to 1 , small spool, very smooth and seems well put together, looking forward to using it this season.
If you actually know how to skip it really shouldn't matter what reel you use.
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Agreed, I can't manage to skip, but I fish with dudes who have been skipping under docks, pontoons, and or trees on the water with all sorts of reels since the old 5500Cs.Originally Posted by WStorey
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This I skip with every reel I own. But the shallow spool reels will save you $on line if you get a massive backlash
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Most of them will work. I try to go one size smaller reel, like a 25 size AND us lighter line than most. Doesn't take long to get the hang of it. Cast easy as you learn. Skip, flip the bail closed by hand and work it. It will soon be natural.
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A spinning reel works pretty good for skipping baits. No shame in that game.
This is a good choice for a skipping reel.
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This^^
Right. I was skipping a swim jig under docks yesterday with a 9 year old $80 Lews.
2007 Bass Cat Puma
2007 Mercury Pro XS 250
This one.
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Personally, I think the rod matters more than the reel. Need to have enough flex in the tip to get the bait moving before it ever hits the water. I was fortunate enough to have a pool in my backyard for many years that allowed me to practice and get pretty good at it. I use Tatula's, but can skip with just about any reel.
I’m sure he’s not talking about spinning reels
Yap, if you can't skip with a spinning reel you shouldn't even own a baitcaster.
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