Bait caster

[tailgate79]

Well I went out a few weeks back and got me my first baitcaster (I think that was a mistake)emoLaugh Well everytime I throw it I get the worst back lash, or rats nest whatever u call it.emoBang emoBang emoBang I could'nt and want begin to count the time i have had to cut the line off and respoll it. The question I have is, is it really a tip on throwing one, or is it something that will just have to take time and about a 100 dollers wrth of line to learn to throw it. I have always used spinning reels. Could it be that i might just got a crappy baitcaster or is it me lol.... I got a what is it u call it a bass pro bait caster combo dont really know what I got but its about to be a paper weight or will be in the bottom of a lake betwen cleveland or los angelas.

 

[foodsaver]

Set the tension control so that when you release the spool the bait stops when it hits the water. that should help you learn to throw it. you can loosen more as you get better at controlling it with your thumb.

 

[fishinvol]

That's what you call an operator error. You probably need to adjust some magnets or something and practice with some cheap fishing line.

 

[tailgate79]

hhmmm I really tought i just got a crappy real i have played with the tension on the reel but like i said i have no clue what im doing lol thks for the advise guys any help from the members is greatly appreciated (thats spelled wrong)

 

[Guest]

i had the same problem when i started using one. i kept my thumb on the line lightly and start with short cast and work your way up,

 

[bigsack]

i like braid. i had that problem with my first one which i admit was a cheapy. i eventually took it apart to lube it and didn't get it back together right. few months down the road i bought a better one(still not great but better) and put braid on it. i still get back lashes sometimes but its alot easier to pick out. IMO.

 

[ditchdoc666]

I think everyone just starting out has that problem and You can learn on any kind of bait caster no matter what the price,I used to have the same problems you are having and it justs takes practice,Start out with short casts and work your way out from there,I just taught my 14yr old how to use one and he is doing fine with it,If you are near Hixson area and want to stop by someday I'll try to help you all I can getting started,PM me with your numbers or call me on my cell and will be glad to help. cell 421-6666 Taylor

 

[drumking]

Problem probably caused by trying to throw the lure across the lake (too hard), tension set too loose, or not riding the thumb very lightly on the line so that you feel what the reel is doing. Tighten the tension knob up until a lure or jig slowly falls to the floor and the reel stops turning when the lure hits the floor. This takes practice and even pros get backlashes at times, but you never see that on TV. emoUpsmile Oh, another thing. Don't try to throw a 1/32oz jig with a baitcaster. emoBigsmile emoGeezer

 

[tailgate79]

thks guys for the help, hey ditch will give u a pm soon im going to be of work for a week yea. lol on the 21 of this month if ur not up to nothing and would like to go fishing sometime that week let me know, all cover the gas just bring ur stuff and meet me were ever u want to go fishing... will om u later thks everyone I was about to make a back sratcher out of it i think if i cut the rod well i might can get about 4 good back scraters out of it lol jk

 

[josh.schreiber]

hey man one thing that really helped me get better w/ a baitcaster is how the reel is positioned when you throw over head/overhand. (sidearm w/ a baitcaster is tougher--for me--to throw and to throw accurately.)for the longest time i would just bring it back over my shoulder and let 'er fly. an old timer saw me doing this and told me to angle the reel so that it is parallel to your head, that is try to picture the exposed spool in line w/ your ear, as opposed to having the reel handle by your ear. this really did help me. i think its that the thumb is in a more natural position to control the line. i hope i explained that good enough. pm me if you didnt quite understand. good luck.
oh yea--any baitcast model/line type will take lots and lots of practice. just stick w/ it. like they said, everyone still ocasionally gets a rats nest

 

[Wormbass]

Start out with a heavy spinner bait. Mash the thumb bar while holding pressure on the line with your thumb. Now release pressure and turn the tension nob untill the lure stops at that poinp start practcing and when you get better release some more of the tenstion control nob. Go fishing and don't take anything but that baitcaster you will get better. Got to go , need to get backlashs out of my reels.

 

[procraft]

well what i did to lern to cast was turn all controles till the lure would fall very slowly when u press the the cast button tei a 1/4 once r trap on and tape up the hooks or take them off so it want get caught in the grass get out in the yard a cast starting out softly then as you get better loosen up the knobs and cast harder it want be long till you do it like a pro good luck i have a lot of ambassadors and to me the are mucheaser to bird nest than others but the easiest ones for me to cast are the lowprofile ons

 

[basstracker-A&J]

ya i am ditchdoc's step son and i had to start out throwing really short and acurate but now i have been working at it and settings the magnets according to different waits and now i hardley backlash emoWorthy

 

[outcaster]

Its very difficult for us to tell you what the problem is emoBang . Come out to the meet and greet on Sat and I'm sure someone there can take the time to show you how its done.

 

[mandingo]

I with out caster. Some at the meet and greet should be able to ex. how to set the reel. I taught my Friend how last week. If he can learn anybody can.

 

[tailgate79]

I dont think I will be able to make it yaw.....im working on it but im still having the same problems

 

[Triton4Bass]

Just hang in there, if you know someone who can get out with you and explain how the reel actually works, it will help a lot. Other than that, just keep working on it. You'll figure it out...

 

[cooperjd]

one more thing i've heard about but never tried myself (heard about it after i already learned).. is if you can either make a good cast at home, or just pull enough line out so its a decent cast plus a few feet, then put a small piece of scotch tape on your spool. this should help prevent a huge backlash.
i learned when i was 10 years old by taking my dads reels in the yard with a big sinker tied on and just started throwing. i went through a lot of cheap line, and i can pick out any backlash now, but i learned.
the tips on the cast control knob are spot on. also if you have magnets, turn them up. if you have counter weights on the opposite side of the reel from the crank, move them to 'on' as well (check your manual).
focus on making a smooth cast, not a long cast. if you are getting lashes as soon as the lure leaves the rod tip, you're probably throwing too hard. if you are lashing after the lure travels a good bit, you need to put more pressure with your thumb, or turn up your cast control knob to slow it down. some reels are harder to cast than others, and i'm not familiar with yours, so i don't have any opinions on it, but you can learn on it, just takes time. just quit using your spinning gear, and you'll learn out of necessity if you really want to fish. dont' get frustrated and cast too hard, that will usually end up in a lash as well. good luck.