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Bait casting rodnreels suck
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:44 pm
As a lifelong spinning reel fisherman*, I decided to learn a new skill, bait-casting. I used Cabela points Monday to get a St Croix Triumph rod and a Lew's Speed Spool reel. It seemed like a good set-up, but every time I cast more than 15' I get a birds nest. The last one is a birds nest-from-hell and might require re-spooling.
What is the best way to learn to use this thing before I decide to just give it to one of y'all?
*That is not 100% true; I'm awesome with a cane-pole.
What is the best way to learn to use this thing before I decide to just give it to one of y'all?
*That is not 100% true; I'm awesome with a cane-pole.
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Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:46 pm to dat yat
quote:
What is the best way to learn to use this thing
Tighten the brake way up, put a heavy bait on, and keep casting.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:47 pm to dat yat
Sounds like you just suck at casting.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:48 pm to dat yat
Are you serious? Are you 5?
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:48 pm to dat yat
Are you 3?
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:50 pm to dat yat
Along with the brakes, make sure the spool tension is tight too.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:50 pm to DrTyger
quote:
you just suck at casting
I do with a baitcaster; that's what I'm trying to change.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:50 pm to dat yat
i predict much butthurt in this thread
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:51 pm to dat yat
Damn dude, takes a lot to admit that around here. Might as well say you like men.
Tighten the breaks all the way up and cast and cast and cast, once you can do that, loosen breaks a little bit and cast more. Repeat until you are not ghey anymore
Tighten the breaks all the way up and cast and cast and cast, once you can do that, loosen breaks a little bit and cast more. Repeat until you are not ghey anymore
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:57 pm to dat yat
Posted on 2/12/14 at 8:58 pm to dat yat
Get your testosterone level checked, sounds like you've hot too much estrogen in your pipes.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:05 pm to dat yat
Also your rod tip is moving faster than spool when casting will cause backlash . Work balacing the speed and feather spool with thumb to compensate
This post was edited on 2/12/14 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:18 pm to Polar Pop
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spool tension
Turning that all the way up to "10" helped a lot with the backlash, hurt the distance.
As far as the brakes, I was keeping them tight enough to allow a slow drop with the button pressed and the rod horizontal.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:20 pm to dat yat
Turn on your brakes as needed. Feather the spool with your thumb.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:20 pm to dat yat
Just saw this....
In all seriousness, tie on a weight and practice. That's how I learned when I was 5
In all seriousness, tie on a weight and practice. That's how I learned when I was 5
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:36 pm to dat yat
Just practice. I'm much more accurate with my baitcaster.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:43 pm to dat yat
U have to adjust tension and brake for different weight lures
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:43 pm to dat yat
Dont use the brakes to do anymore than they are supposed too.....use your thumb to feather it, takes some practice. Loosen everything up till your bait falls and just one loop forms. You will never be effective cranking everything down.
Practice with a lure easy to cast, alot of weight, little mass.
Make nice smooth back casts and front casts, you will be suprised on how the line will feed out. If your bait hits wind, or starts helicoptering pay attention and use a little help from the thumb, that is why it is there.
Practice with a lure easy to cast, alot of weight, little mass.
Make nice smooth back casts and front casts, you will be suprised on how the line will feed out. If your bait hits wind, or starts helicoptering pay attention and use a little help from the thumb, that is why it is there.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:50 pm to boom roasted
quote:
I'm much more accurate with my baitcaster.
That's what I've heard; and that's why I'm trying this out. although, I'm pretty damn good with a spinning rod.
To all of you who offered actual technical advice;
. Posted on 2/12/14 at 9:53 pm to dat yat
Dat Yat,
I agree with you. Baitcasters aren't worth the trouble. Spinning reels ALL THE WAY!!
I've never had to loan one of my rodnreel to a spinning reel fisherman......but I've had "bait caster experts" jam up their reels so bad that it isn't even worth fixing on that trip.
And they don't make any casts that I can't make.
It's all good bro!!
I agree with you. Baitcasters aren't worth the trouble. Spinning reels ALL THE WAY!!
I've never had to loan one of my rodnreel to a spinning reel fisherman......but I've had "bait caster experts" jam up their reels so bad that it isn't even worth fixing on that trip.
And they don't make any casts that I can't make.
It's all good bro!!
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