Aaron..
I was throwing a 1/2 ounce 14 foot deep diving Norman today with a 6 1/2 foot medium heavy spinning rod with a Cardinal 104 spinning reel 12 pound test...it was reeling in very smooth..

I mostly always use a spinning rod when going for big bass with shiners..

I only use a baitcaster for worming because the line won't twist as bad..this is the only benefit I've found..and only if using braid..but I can get teh same results if the braid is on the spinning reel.

If I had to do it all over again ..I'd have all spinning equipment..

For 100.00 I can get a real nice spinning out fit..
to find a baitcaster with the same quality I spend 200.00

I 'm more accurate with spinning..
Don't have to worry about backlashes
Smacking someone in back of the boat.
More control fighting the fish
Most come with 2 spools..I use one for mono one for braid..{ -:

However; I''ve got 4 or 5 baitcasters and I use them..Once they are gone..they wont get replaced...