Last summer I was schooled in the art of baitcasting and just fell in love with the feel, range and sophistication of the equipment.  So now I'm wondering about taking it with me on extended backcountry canoe trips.  Aside from the pleasure I get from using a baitcaster it has other advantages in terms of being less bulky.  But every time I mention baitcaster in relation to backcountry canoeing I get cross eyed looks.  I also notice that I almost never see folks in the bush with other than spinning gear.  What do you use when you head out to canoe country?  Are there any canoeing baitcaster afficianados out there?  What do you estimate are the pros and cons of either style of fishing in the context of backcountry fishing?  All observations and opinions are gratefully solicited.