Spinning Reel or Baitcaster

In the fishing world, there's a variety of types of rods and reels, and they have their own advantages and disadvantages. The two most common types of reels are spinning reels and baitcasting reels. If you're having trouble deciding which kind to buy, this may help seal your decision.
Spinning
Advantages: Easy to cast & make long casts
                     Rarely get birds nests
                     Can throw extremely light lures
Disadvantages: Drag isn't as convenient to access when fighting a fish as it is with a baitcaster

Baitcasting
Advantages: Can cast heavy baits very far
                     Large line capacity
                     Easy to rip baits through dense cover
                     Easier to perform such as pitching, flipping, and skipping than on a spinning reel
                     Drag is easy to change while fighting a fish
Disadvantages: It's easy to birds nest
                         Expensive
                         Hard to cast for a beginner