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Many anglers start fishing for Spanish mackerel with live shrimp on light spinning rods.
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Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Fishing a drop shot requires a smooth drag and a dainty reel to balance a light spinning rod.
—Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
Before the boat has even slowed, my guide Jairo Zuñiga rushes toward the bow, spinning rod in hand, and catapults a popper directly into the action.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Even spinning rods and reels will fit in the Spey locker.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
What’s the difference between a spinning rod and a casting rod?
Spinning rods have guides that face down, while casting rods have guides that face up.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
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Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Fishing a drop shot requires a smooth drag and a dainty reel to balance a light spinning rod.
—Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
Before the boat has even slowed, my guide Jairo Zuñiga rushes toward the bow, spinning rod in hand, and catapults a popper directly into the action.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Even spinning rods and reels will fit in the Spey locker.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
What’s the difference between a spinning rod and a casting rod?
Spinning rods have guides that face down, while casting rods have guides that face up.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Spinning rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinning%20rod. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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