spinning reels

[eves]

do spinning reels with no backwind cause problems.

 

[vinny155]

No,def not,just get used to loosening off the drag a bit if you need to let line out

 

[richtic]

If using braid no, as above just get used to using drag. If using mono just using drag can put un wanted coils in your line.

 

[Trampster]

I've never had a reel without a switchable 'backwind' but can't see it would be a problem.
I'm terrible if out fishing & yapping (!) for sometimes winding in a little too much before another cast, so it is handy to be able to switch the backwind off for a second to let some line back out rather than fiddle with the drag.

 

[Dutchman]

I've never had a reel without a switchable 'backwind' but can't see it would be a problem.
I'm terrible if out fishing & yapping (!) for sometimes winding in a little too much before another cast, so it is handy to be able to switch the backwind off for a second to let some line back out rather than fiddle with the drag.

We called it the "check"
I mostly have it on (so not able to wind back) and just use the drag if need a bit of line to pull through.
Been caught with it running backwards before and fully tangled line and reel, and i never comfortable spinning knowing it could go backwards.

 

[flappy]

Used to play big carp using the back wind feature.. never felt comfortable in snaggy waters with just the drag.

 

[Valleyboy]

do spinning reels with no backwind cause problems.

Only if you use the backwind to play fish. Not a lot of people do anymore

 

[Valleyboy]

If using braid no, as above just get used to using drag. If using mono just using drag can put un wanted coils in your line.

Personally I like my drag set very tight and rely on backwinding as I feel more in control. It's not as if bass run fast and a loose drag just causes problems if a decent pollack or wrasse takes the lure. Conversley you can backwind like buggery if a sewin takes the lure to get it's head down

 

[FishAmaniac]

I believe it can make for a more robust reel. I have a Rovex Boss 2 which has no switch to turn the anti reverse off. Don't really miss it really.