I'll weigh in on this because I've seen this discussion MANY times....did I say many times lol.


I agree with Ron. I "use" to spine my rods, but no longer do and just do them by the straightest axiz. So ....on the same token..I agree with Kevin about inline casting.fighting fish. But, here's where I split it lol.

If your fighting a fish/casting Directly inline with the spine of the rod, then I think yes, spining the rod may help a tad. But most times in casting/fighting a fish, your not fighting or casting "directly" inline with the spine of the rod , so it kind'a goes' out the window where the spine my be.

But....it's all how you perceve it is what it boils down too more than anything. I don't think anyone is right or wrong to be honest. How's that for murky?lol

Steve