I seldom use spinning rods, if ever, for bass, at least when given a choice.

I love fishing shallow water (under 12 ft) and am usually around a lot of grass and a bait caster fits my style and preferences better for fishing in hydrilla and/or milfoil. I grew up fishing spinning reels and don't have anything against them, but I just love fishing with a bait caster. I cast right handed and reel left handed with either a bait caster or a spinning rig. However, if I fish for panfish/crappie, I like spinning equipment.