Thread: Anyone using a bait caster for salt topwater lures ?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Um nah I think you have that backwards. I know a f ton of topwater guys and only one used a overhead, He even sent it to Japan to have the handle reversed and geared so it nests less. hes back on the Saltigas now.

I cant think of 1 advantage an overhead would have to a spin set for casting....happy to hear some though.

Aside from having less casting issues it is easier to work a popper or stick bait with an eggbeater winding and swinging to give action to your stick bait or popper sweeping or walkng the dog etc. There is some gear that is not outrageously priced such as shimano spheros or saragosa reels (upgrade kits better drag washers/bearings to replace plastic bushes are available) and rods like daiwa monstermesh and T-curve shimano etc that will get the job done ask on the for sales on www.fishing.net.nz you might dredge up some midrange 2nd hand gear for cheap.