My wife loves to fish. But hates spinning reels and is afraid of bait casters. She wants a regular spincast reel https://under-the-open-sky.com/best-spincast-reels/ any recommendations for a good one to handle bass. I am trying to convince her to use a bait caster but no luck yet. Thanks

When I was as kid I used to watch the Bassmasters on TV all the time. I remember one guy using a big, cheap, Zebco spincast to win a tournament. He was using it it to flip jigs into heavy brush so apparently they can handle it.

Alan

If you get a kick out of hearing her curse buy a baitcaster!!

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And why doesn't she like the spinning reel?

Spinning reels are way less frustrating to use than a spincast reel. If it is the 'trigger' that you are looking for then a cheap Shimano spinning reel can give you that.

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Think only the Spirex model by shimano has the auto cast feature . I have an older model with it and it has been a great reel for 30 yrs.

if she likes what she likes, and it gets her out then shop a BP or similar in your area or local tackle store. I wouldn't find this to be the place to cheap out however. You want smooth and precise trigger. Best if she shops with you - and educate herself about fit in the hand, weights, etc.