Inline vs spinning

[Bronzeback14]

Just looking for some input on a inline vs spinning reel for jigging pan fish.  Pros/cons

[Gummy]

I have 2 eagle claw in line reels and love them.  No more loops and curls in my line when lowering the lures.  I think the eagle claws are the best value for the money.

[Chris338378]

What size did you get?  I discovered there were three different sizes with the smallest having a 45 yard capacity of 4 pound test, the middle one had a 130 yard capacity of 4 pound test, and the largest having a capacity of 600 yards of 4 pound test.

[mistertwister]

I’ve got an eagle claw and a no.8 in-line. They work fine I put them on my lightest rods strictly for panfish, and put my spinning reels on my heavier rods for walleye etc. I think they work nice I like the free fall drop on them, the only downside for me is the drag isn’t very good on them, erratic is the best way i can describe it, not smooth at all. I know there are videos on how to adjust this so I may try it at some point.

[lockdown199]

I got 2 black betty inline at the end of the season last year and can’t wait to try them this year

[pmac3]

I think inlines are great in shallow water for panfish. Less line twist. Deeper water and bigger fish, I want the higher gear ratio of spinning. Line will usually twist no matter what with depth.

[filetandrelease]

I use both , my pans are shallow up to ten I old school them , my inlines And spinning reels have fished to well over a 100’ with no issues , and I don’t see any problem with the retrieve speed of my inlines JMT

[RIVERRAT2]

i use both inline and spinning.--inline is  a must for gills .spinning for pimples.some spoons, rapalas
 
RAT

[FISH4WISH]

Riverrat,
           I was thinking just the opposite but haven't put my theory to the test yet,I know you have way more time on the water than I so I'll try both and let you know.


           F4W

[can_of_worms]

We recently purchased 4 Eagle Claw inline reels. I must say with the last two less than desirable winters we were unable to really test them. What we did find is that, it is much easier to fish small jigs in deep water with the free fall and zero twisting, deep meaning 20 - 30' max. Line recovery is pretty decent, I think they are around 15-18" per turn. Drags are ok, they have a palm wheel design so you can control drag with your hand, I don't wear gloves too often so it easier for me than my wife who wears gloves all the time. Overall I like them better. I still use spinning for walleyes. I only have time with the Eagle Claw reels, and for the less $20.00 per reel we paid it is money well spent.. We use them 90% of the time for perch and have really gotten to like them. Maybe things will change after prolonged use ?? For the price it is an easy try it and see piece of equipment, hell you can blow 20.00 on a few new jigs that a pickerel will come along and bite off on the first drop. Be careful and Merry Christmas. Take care all.

[Chowdaire]

i use both inline and spinning.--inline is  a must for gills .spinning for pimples.some spoons, rapalas
 
RAT

X2 - Straight fluoro on the inlines and braid to a barrel swivel and fluoro leader for the spinning (and a spinning with flouro mainline for hole hopping in really cold temps)

[RIVERRAT2]

Riverrat,
           I was thinking just the opposite but haven't put my theory to the test yet,I know you have way more time on the water than I so I'll try both and let you know.


           F4W

i think you will find that inline works better for pannies[because of the spin of the spinning real, where i fish for gills 10ft and under i use inline,--NOTE-- I HAVE  hooked some nice big gills at 30 ft with a spinning rig,most times
the gills hit the top black fly with the waxie[about 1ft up from the glo jig for the perch]
 
RAT

[Bronzeback14]

Thanks guys tons of good info. Sounds like I’ll be picking one up and try it out

[s10xr]

I have black betty 6061, tear drop, and a eagle claw inline.  Just picked up a 13 fishing decent or something like that.  I really like the inline reels better then spinning reels.  I still use spinning reels because I have like 20 of them though on my rods I don't use often.

[pmac3]

I suppose inlines would be fine in deeper water, I just wouldnt use them for lake trout in 100 feet of water. I have a black Betty that I’d fish for panfish in less than 20’ and love it.

[hardwater diehard]

One 3 descent and No8 CGI line# and capacity ...from 13 Fishing

8/80
6/100
4/125
3/175
2/350

[filetandrelease]

I suppose inlines would be fine in deeper water, I just wouldnt use them for lake trout in 100 feet of water. I have a black Betty that I’d fish for panfish in less than 20’ and love it.

Here are some but no gaints on 6061s

[62&done]

I have used the eagle claw reels with mixed results. the drag system is usually poor quality. A couple yrs ago I got a Frabill 371 and I now have 4 of them. the best inline reel you can buy. Great for panfish and if you hook into something big the drag system will allow you to tire him out. Last winter I landed a 5 & 7 lb walleye on 3 lb test. The gear ratio is consistent with the model number. the 371 is just that 3 to 7.1  they also sell a couple less expensive models with slower retrieves. try one.

[Fontona19]

I have used the eagle claw reels with mixed results. the drag system is usually poor quality. A couple yrs ago I got a Frabill 371 and I now have 4 of them. the best inline reel you can buy. Great for panfish and if you hook into something big the drag system will allow you to tire him out. Last winter I landed a 5 & 7 lb walleye on 3 lb test. The gear ratio is consistent with the model number. the 371 is just that 3 to 7.1  they also sell a couple less expensive models with slower retrieves. try one.

More likely 3.7 to 1 which is 3.7 revolutions of the spool per every revolution of the reel handle.

[pmac3]

Here are some but no gaints on 6061s

Interesting, it would be fun on an in-line. Might have to try it.

[62&done]

Fontona, I stand corrected  very good reel

[bigredonice]

Anyone with line twist problems with a spinning reel, if you pull your line off the reel against the drag, it comes off untwisted and without coils. 

[Bronzeback14]

I have black betty 6061, tear drop, and a eagle claw inline.  Just picked up a 13 fishing decent or something like that.  I really like the inline reels better then spinning reels.  I still use spinning reels because I have like 20 of them though on my rods I don't use often.

That’s the one I ordered the 13 decent. Looked around a bit and found it to be one of the best for price.

[s10xr]

That’s the one I ordered the 13 decent. Looked around a bit and found it to be one of the best for price.

13 fishing makes a great product.  I do think they failed on the tear drop but it has worked good for me.  The design is just piss poor imo.   

[Chowdaire]

The 13 Fishing Free Fall is far and away my favorite inline. Also have the 6061, Frabill 371,Eagle Claw and that ridiculous Tear Drop. Such a terrible design.

[s10xr]

The 13 Fishing Free Fall is far and away my favorite inline. Also have the 6061, Frabill 371,Eagle Claw and that ridiculous Tear Drop. Such a terrible design.

That's my next reel the freefall.  I def agree with tear drop as posted above.  I do think it work okay with heavy lure though.

[MikeSJ]

I’ve got an eagle claw and a no.8 in-line. They work fine I put them on my lightest rods strictly for panfish, and put my spinning reels on my heavier rods for walleye etc. I think they work nice I like the free fall drop on them, the only downside for me is the drag isn’t very good on them, erratic is the best way i can describe it, not smooth at all. I know there are videos on how to adjust this so I may try it at some point.

I have 2 eagle claws and I "broke" the drags in by snugging them as tight as they would go and working them under pressure.  Since doing that they are a whole lot smoother for me.

[FISH4WISH]

I have a EC and was having trouble with the line pickup when I tried the handle,seen a thread on here to add a heavier spring in the drag and that did the trick so will use it more to see if any difference from spinning rod.


           F4W

[FLAGGGG1114]

I picked up a 13 fishing free fall last season, and I love it!!!  The trigger is very responsive, and usually catch bites right on the fall.  I highly recommend it if you dont mind the price tag $110.