To Bionic finger or not

[Fly-aholic]

This is just an interesting topic as I have heard many arguing against it.
As a multiplier supporter for my entire 50 years in existence, I have changed to fixed spool (grinders) for the last 2 years.

Originally, I used a casting glove for R&S fishing and was totally against a bionic finger. Honestly due to a lack of knowledge.
With the newer rods being slightly stiffer than what I was used to, I struggled to load the rod properly and extract the full potential of the blank. The reason being that the pressure with a 5 ounce and sizable bait was just to much. The thought of the braided leader cutting into my finger through the glove, changed my casting action for the worse.

I would like have your opinion and thoughts on the matter.

Kind regards,
Pierre

 

[_zaahid]

Hey Fly-aholic

I find that i fish with bionic finger on the longer heavier rods, 13ft+ and 5oz+ sinkers. I find that it allows me to load the rods better and therefore make the most out of the tackle that I use.

With the lighter rods however, throwing 3oz or lower sinkers with bait, i find the casting glove allows me the type of finess i look for. I think it comes down to my style of fishing and the areas i fish, but i find that bionic finger allows me to get the most out of my heavier tackle.

p.s. i have had my finger cut already when casting a 4oz sinker, so anything above 3oz i am using a bionic finger now

 

[Fly-aholic]

_zaahid wrote:

Hey Fly-aholic

I find that i fish with bionic finger on the longer heavier rods, 13ft+ and 5oz+ sinkers. I find that it allows me to load the rods better and therefore make the most out of the tackle that I use.

With the lighter rods however, throwing 3oz or lower sinkers with bait, i find the casting glove allows me the type of finess i look for. I think it comes down to my style of fishing and the areas i fish, but i find that bionic finger allows me to get the most out of my heavier tackle

p.s. i have had my finger cut already when casting a 4oz sinker, so anything above 3oz i am using a bionic finger now

Hi Zaahid, thank you for your opinion. I cast with a glove using my 13ft L&F (2 piece) and 4 ounce sinker. The rod is quite flexible and not much pressure on the finger. However, I have also cut my finger(a few times) and are not so keen on experiencing that again.
Biggest issue was not tightening my drag when casting. But the heavier rods, definitely bionic finger.
To me it was like an epiphany when casting with the bionic finger with the new type rods

 

[Blikkiesvis]

Yes Pierre!

It takes a while to get used to the bionic finger, but once you master it you will throw like a pro!

Most Surf Spin rods comes out with a bionic now, but if you don't have a boinic, you can still cast it without a glove. Just make sure that you have a thickish mono leader on and that that when you load, the mono is over your index finger and not the braid... Otherwise you will cut yourself again! Also, never let the line lay between the front & 2nd joints of your finger, in between the knuckles. The line must lay on your finger tip when you cast. Your finger will be less prone to get cut and you will have more control of your cast and when to release the sinker.

Usually short butt rods have a bionic and the long butt rods doesn't. You don't need a bionic for lighter spinning rods.

 

[Fly-aholic]

Blikkiesvis wrote:

Yes Pierre!

It takes a while to get used to the bionic finger, but once you master it you will throw like a pro!

Most Surf Spin rods comes out with a bionic now, but if you don't have a boinic, you can still cast it without a glove. Just make sure that you have a thickish mono leader on and that that when you load, the mono is over your index finger and not the braid... Otherwise you will cut yourself again! Also, never let the line lay between the front & 2nd joints of your finger, in between the knuckles. The line must lay on your finger tip when you cast. Your finger will be less prone to get cut and you will have more control of your cast and when to release the sinker.

Usually short butt rods have a bionic and the long butt rods doesn't. You don't need a bionic for lighter spinning rods.

Blikman, hoe gaan dit ou maat? I have become so used to the bionic finger that I only use it, no more gloves to take off after casting, no more cut fingers. Shows you how silly I have been. Take off a R90 bionic finger to buy a R250 casting glove:uzi Ook maar lekker stupid. En daar is nie pille vir dom wees nie.