You really want the 1141s over the 1141c when it comes to boondogging.

I am *really* good with a casting rod/reel, but when it comes to light boondogging gear, the spinning set up is the only way to go. You have much more control and accuracey of your casts with a spinning rod over a baitcaster.

Add to that 3 or 4 people in a sled, and good luck trying to get everyone to cast in the same place, direction, etc.

The key to boondogging (besides having the skipper know how to correctly run the boat), is to get 3-4 IDENTICAL setups, all cast to the same area, but running on different lines. You want that wall of bait to sweep through a run.

I've put in way too many hours with random people who insist on using a casting setup for boondoggin. Never works. All it takes is one birdsnest, one short cast, one goof, and the run is shot.

Also, you hold a spinning rod much different in your hands than you do a casting rod. The spinning rod basically becomes an extension of your arm - which is a good thing when the 1141 starts to load up on a fish. Your whole arm and body feels the rod loading up, and the hookset is automatic and forceful.

Try doing that with a casting rod, and you'll see that you grab the rod differently, usually holding the rod tip up high (drift fishing), and are waiting for a different type of bite. - a more aggressive "tap tap tap" over the loading up of fish.

Maybe it's just me....but casting rods have their place, and that is usually on the shore, drift fishing, fishing spoons, spinners, floats, but not out in a boat boondoggin or side drifting.

Not saying you can't do it, but IMO, the spinning rod is the much better choice while in a boat.

I personally don't see the reason for a 1141c. Seems rather pointless and silly to me.