What is the diffrence between a spinning reel and a bait cast reel when it comes to fishing equipment?

Question

Im going to take up fishing and a relative new to the sport. I have fished as a child but going to take it up again going 2 or 3 times a week. I live near 3 rivers( pgh, pa) and numerous lakes in the region. Wondering which is better for some one new. thanx for the info

Answer 1

I would recomend a spinning reel, they are much easier to get the hang of you just flip the bail up, lightly hold the line under your thumb and when you cast lift your thumb up. Baitcast reels take a lot of practice, i've been using a couple off and on and for 2 years and am still having trouble making accurate casts. And if the line balls up it's a big pain. definately not  for begginers.