I use both type exclusively...my fartherist caster is a baitcaster at 40 yds//
Open faced spin rods do not consistently cast large crankbaits...as good as baitcasters..
And baitcasters can't cast light baits{ 1/16 and 1/8th} as well as the open faced.
Rubber worm fishing...Open faced gets kinks and memory quicker than baitcasters..unless you use braid..I've taken braid off all my rods but one. They kill the rod tips which can result in cutting your monofilament line/ lost fish..
the 9 1/2 pound bass below was caught on 10 pound test Trilene...