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Bait Casting
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:44 pm
by nwatters
Just made the switch from spinning to bait casting. Finding the best luck fishing in the midwest, by throwing a sluggo or yum tube grub into shallow water and under docks. Wonder if any of your can give me tips on how to maintain accuracy and avoid back lashing of my bait caster. Any tips will help!
Bait Casting
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:52 pm
by carl
We put up extensive posts on starting out with a baitcaster, but I'll be darned if I can find it. Carl
Bait Casting
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:43 pm
by carl
Let me say first that I'm no expert on fishing docks. We only have one lake with docks and it's semi-private, and rules for the lake are set by a power generating plant.The whole lake is developed, and we are restricted to 12' buffer around the docks. Can't blame the people, I wouldn't want some goof throwing 1/2 oz jigs into my boat. I will fish docks without boats though. I use a spincaster for skipping baits under them. I don't know how proficient you are, but if you're new to baitcasting then I would suggest you tight'n down your drag (not the star)and if you have them, set the magnetic brake on high. That will reduce backlashes. Like I said I'm no expert, but a spincaster just is a whole lot easier for me. Hope this helps. Carl
Bait Casting
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 4:18 pm
by mofish
Most bait casters have what is called a spool control knob on the side of the reel. Tighten this knob and the spool will not spin as fast loosen it up and the spool spins faster. This knob is right under the star drag and reel handle.
Tie on you bait or practice plug and hold your rod at about a 45 degree angle. Hit the thumb bar and watch how fast the plug falls. (if it falls at all) Loosen or tighten the control knob until the lure drops and hits the ground and the spool no longer turns. This will save you allot of backlashes. Now just practice casting until you get the hang of it and have no problems with backlashes..
You will find that the more you practice this the more you will loosen the knob and you cast will get longer and longer. You can do this in the back yard. Put you a target out there to cast at and have fun.. Pretty soon you wont even have to think about putting the thumb down on the spool it will just come natural..
Bait Casting
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:12 pm
by carl
On page three is a post "baitcasting" by hippy. If you're just starting with a baitcaster, you might want to check out these posts. Carl