Coot,

I have to disagree with you on some points.

1)A Centerpin can cast as far and as accurate as a baitcaster, it all depends on who's tossing. I am not one of these people.

2) There is no way that a baitcaster free spools as well as a 'pin. I fish a Calcutta as well as my Seldex and the Seldex free spools better, no question.

3)An individual that has experience with his 'pin cast cast even in cramped situations, with bush behind him using a 'spin cast', spinning the reel at the same time as tossing the setup. Once again, I am not one of these people that can do this yet.

Some other benefits of 'pins are they last forever, fighting a fish on them is a trip, the zzzzzz they make when the clicker is engaged is the greatest sound in the world.

Baitcasters have their place, but as far as Float rods are concerned I beleive they are lacking. Just as my Yankee friends have adopted floats, one day they will see the light and fish Centerpins.

It has nothing to do with ego...once you fish one you never go back, it makes the fishing more enjoyable.