spinning and spin cast reels twist the crap out of the line...bait casters don't... I use spinning reels for finesse fishing due to the lighter baits and lighter lines I need to use and some saltwater fishing...baitcasters for everything else...

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Posted by Nascar Fan

Columbia La.

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 2/13/14 at 6:07 pm to dat yat

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It sounds like it's a combination of the spool tension, brake adjustment and thumb/spool pressure;

After you get this down you'll throw away those sissy spinning reels

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Posted by SportTiger1

Stonewall, LA

Member since Feb 2007

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Posted on 2/13/14 at 6:10 pm to KingRanch

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In all seriousness, tie on a weight and practice. That's how I learned when I was 5

This

But in all seriousness, it will take as little as a few days to get the hang of it without birdsnesting.

However it will take another 3 years to become a good caster.

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Posted by highcotton2

Alabama

Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:17 pm to dat yat

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Bait casting rodnreels suck

Anyone who bass fishes needs to learn how to cast a bait caster. A damn spinning reel frustrates the hell out of me. If I use one for any length of time I end up with a twisted up mess.

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Posted by Rize

Spring Texas

Member since Sep 2011

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Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:44 pm to highcotton2

I have one spinning reel with 8 pound fluoro, and I use it to skip docks.

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Posted by redfish99

B.R.

Member since Aug 2007

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Posted on 2/13/14 at 8:24 pm to dat yat

Make sure you are turning your wrists when you cast . Thumb should be on inside . Proper rod to match bait weight is key as well.

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Posted by Haughtonboy

kansas

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 2/13/14 at 8:37 pm to dat yat

Bro, it takes some patience. Not sure how many miles of Stren I went through. Just keep chuckin', you'll get it. Brave admission BTW.

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Posted by sushisucks

Member since Dec 2013

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Posted on 2/14/14 at 12:23 am to Haughtonboy

Curados are a thing of the past. Anyone who is anyone knows that the Hong Kong special catches 5Ib plus on every cast GUARANTEED.
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