sam vimes
Well-known member
Imo there is no "black art" involved in fishing with a centrepin as some users would have others believe other than slight adjustments to the tackle that might be needed, most of which are no different to adjustments that are made when fishing a still water.
Wait until you see someone that's really good at trotting (and casting) with a pin before you decide on that. Not for one moment am I suggesting that there aren't similar differences between a really good fixed spool trotter and a relative novice, but a master of the pin compared to someone that's merely competent is a sight to behold. I currently aspire to somewhere just above mere competence. Whether I'll ever get to be as good as the best I've seen is rather doubtful. Stillwater fishing with a pin may well be enjoyable for many, but using a pin on a stillwater is largely a matter of enjoyment. There are no significant benefits in using a pin on stillwater and you'll never really be able to appreciate the differences between pins unless you trot with them.