used a baitcaster back when I was in the Navy for shark fishing, used them short "boat" rods and fished from a kayak. had a bunch of fun, caught some nice sharks, wouldn't let my kids do it if they asked. other than that, never had much use for a baitcaster, I prefer spinning reels myself. to each their own
Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.
