Bait caster success

[h20hunter]

I would add that the proper rod selection allows for that loading to occur...which...in turn allows the controlled release of energy. The whipping of the light weight on the stout rod can result in a heck of a birdsnest. Smooth and steady is your recipe for casting success. I also agree with the comment on adjusting and getting used to the control of the spool tension. the better you get the lighter the tension you can put on the spool. Just remember....smooth is the key.

[WAcoueshunter]

I would add that the proper rod selection allows for that loading to occur...which...in turn allows the controlled release of energy. The whipping of the light weight on the stout rod can result in a heck of a birdsnest. Smooth and steady is your recipe for casting success. I also agree with the comment on adjusting and getting used to the control of the spool tension. the better you get the lighter the tension you can put on the spool. Just remember....smooth is the key.

 

Rarely is it about how far you can chuck it...for someone new to baitcasters, it's mostly about avoiding the backlash.

[Button Nubbs]

Can't think of a time where I had to cast as far as possible to hook fish. 90% of the time its close in. For all you guys who gave up on baitcasters, your really missing out.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Can't think of a time where I had to cast as far as possible to hook fish. 90% of the time its close in. For all you guys who gave up on baitcasters, your really missing out.

You need to fish with my brother who cant row. The closer you want him to an area that looks fishy, the farther away you will end up. 

[Fishaholic]

Just tryed a half oz weight and it Casted just fine. No bird nests or anything. It didnt cast as far but I casted it at least 30 feet.

[Button Nubbs]

Can't think of a time where I had to cast as far as possible to hook fish. 90% of the time its close in. For all you guys who gave up on baitcasters, your really missing out.

You need to fish with my brother who cant row. The closer you want him to an area that looks fishy, the farther away you will end up. 

funny thing is i think i have fished with your brother at the chehalis tilla a long long long time ago. me and "casey"

[L-ofalab]

Im not sure if its a good real but it works for me. Its an abu garcia  ambassadeur 5500-c3 2 speed.

I run the 6500's I think I have 4 of them still. I think the only difference is the line capacity. My friend uses both for steelhead and salmon on the Columbia.

[BigGoonTuna]

anyone who doubts the casting capability of the 1500 and 2500C abus has never seen one in action. i'll put mine against any curado or other overpriced shimano(and i own those, too).

sure the bigger ones are a little lackluster out of the box, but a little tuning goes a long way.

[_TONY_]

All my baitcasters have the brakes removed, so casting light stuff is not too bad...

Just make sure if you do remove your brakes, you don't let anyone else cast them, or it's rats nest city...

[huntnnw]

I own Curados and Abu..Ill take my Curado all day long over those..the weight and size alone are enough for me to pick the curado

[carpsniperg2]

I cussed so many times for about the first 2 weeks of switching to bait casters I have been using them for about 4 years now and still use a spinning reel for some fishing. I run abu's and a few other brands. I like my revo winch the best.

[_TONY_]

+1 on the winch...

I run pretty much only Toros on my rods these days...

[KopperBuck]

If I never had to use a spin fish again, I wouldn't. But dropshotting, light plastics, stickbaits, float fishing and trout... Makes it tough. I used to be fans of Curado till they changed their profile a while back. Went to Pfleuger for a while, but am switching over to the low pro Abu's.

If we're talking about the bigger fish, I drift only with low pro's. Used to run the round Abu's, but that was 10 years ago. Only pull plugs with those anymore. You can certainly do it, but throw those all day, and then throw a low pro all day. No comparison.

[Bullkllr]

anyone who doubts the casting capability of the 1500 and 2500C abus has never seen one in action. i'll put mine against any curado or other overpriced shimano(and i own those, too).

sure the bigger ones are a little lackluster out of the box, but a little tuning goes a long way.

I have a 1957 5000C. It's less smooth when winding than pretty much any reel, but the bearings are still about the smoothest I have ever seen on a baitcaster.

[MtnMuley]

For all you people that struggle with baitcasters, have you ever tried casting 90 degrees different and allowing the line to come off vertically instead of horizontally? Great way to learn the feel. Before long, you'll be throwing 1/8oz with eze, pending your gear is quality.