I snagged Matt's cheek once with a Rooster Tail...the barb didn't go through praise the Lord..but it was scary..I thought he might punch me..he wsn't a happy camper..

AND I've had ton's of serious .line cutting backlashes from where I would latch unto another rod unknowing and proceeded to cast..} -: SUPER BACKLASH..

none of this happens with spinning rods..I can put the lure anywhere I want using any kind of cast..side armed..flick underneath..pitch into cover sweetly....and if the drag is set properly..they are awesome..

I think I only started using baitcasters because everyone else was..now I use them because I got money tied up into them..All ready Matt's 100 dollar Revo is getting the worn bearing wobble..6 months old...} -: