You guys
Come on now play nice .
There is a lot of good stuff here, a great thread.
Just a comment from the cheap seats .
If nothing else (and there is plenty in here) I am sure we can agree that everybody is different and my outfit might not suit you etc. As JM states in a profession where you are trying to cater for all sorts of punters you want something most people fell comfortable with, hence his collection of spin rods.
I respectfully submit there is a difference between comfortable / content and very pleased. This is where those with the means, who are keen enough try to improve on what they have to get the elusive perfect set up. I don't see that as a problem if you have the means to do it and credit to NAGG for trying. He may or may not find it. I am sure if he does we will all be interested. I am equally sure his set up would not suit every one else and let's be mindful that is not what he is striving for. The question as I interprete it was to seek feedback on spin gear for Barra having tried it but found a preference for BC when plenty are using spin. i.e. Am I missing somthing here? (am I right Chris)
Some interesting input from Lindon as always. Lindon you would be the first to recognise the same shoe is not going to suit every player even though they might all be on the same team playing the same game. A simple analagy but I think it fits. While there are some techniques we could all improve on regardless of gear choice and there is always room for improvement, individual physicalities and preferances are the reason we have different gear and I personally like to hear peoples prefrences and the reasons for them, although I may not always agree. Some mechanical effects are simply a matter of fact and that too is interesting and should be considered. But leverage depends not only on the length of the stick but the fuclcrum it is balanced on.
Take from this thread any information that helps or entertains you. Just because because your shoe doesn't feel comfortable on my foot doesn't mean it is not the best shoe for you. But if it is not comfortable on your foot consider another and maybe ask around as to what others use.
Sometimes having considered all the proposals people agree to disagree. I think here we can all agree it is a worthy cause to try to improve and wise to seek input from others in the field, consider practical responses, acknowledge we are all different and be thankful for all these things.
Now it is too nice a day to be on the computer. Go fishing or at least casting in the paddock if you think it matters