James RickardSome helpful tips for baitcasters
October 2nd 2008 00:14
Some anglers are a little put off by the difficulties encountered when using baitcasting reels.
I use a baitcaster about 60% of the time and LOVE it! Granted, it's a pretty expensive reel that a couple family members went together on and gave me as a Christmas gift. Recently, I bought a cheaper baitcaster and was less enchanted. None the less, a baitcaster is better when you want to use heavy line, certain applications, or big fish are expected. More importantly, the accuracy achieved with a baitcaster is incredible!
A tip that always helped me was in the instructions that came with my Daiwa reel. Although it may be a pain in the neck, every time you change lures, REadjust the spool tension so the lure slowly drops to the ground when you hold your rod straight out in front of you. Start with enough tension that your lure is stationary and then loosen things just enough that it falls with no backspin on the spool.
This won't stop all backlashes but, I guarantee it will eliminate a lot of them!
ALSO--here's a really good video from YouTube I found. It explains a lot in just a few words! Watch and learn!
I use a baitcaster about 60% of the time and LOVE it! Granted, it's a pretty expensive reel that a couple family members went together on and gave me as a Christmas gift. Recently, I bought a cheaper baitcaster and was less enchanted. None the less, a baitcaster is better when you want to use heavy line, certain applications, or big fish are expected. More importantly, the accuracy achieved with a baitcaster is incredible!
A tip that always helped me was in the instructions that came with my Daiwa reel. Although it may be a pain in the neck, every time you change lures, REadjust the spool tension so the lure slowly drops to the ground when you hold your rod straight out in front of you. Start with enough tension that your lure is stationary and then loosen things just enough that it falls with no backspin on the spool.
ALSO--here's a really good video from YouTube I found. It explains a lot in just a few words! Watch and learn!
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
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