Can someone tell me the application for using inline reels. Under what fishing conditions are they an advantage over spinning reels? Water depth? Species?

I've always used spinning reels but I normally fish shallower Mississippi back waters. I now will be fishing crappie and walleye in deeper (16-20ft) of water.


Are they good for jigging? Dead sticking? Tip downs?


Thanks for any help you can give me.


Keep a tight line!