Baitcast reels

[George T]

Is there one type of fishing that a bait cast reel is made for. Are is it just what you like better then anything else

[Lawnmowerman]

I use Ambassadeur's with the side thumb release for most everything. 5000C, 5500, 6000 6500,,,etc.
You can't beat em apart.
Have had several for many, many years.

[George T]

Well my trouble is casting a baitcast reel and i guess this is something everyone has trouble with to start with. I seem to spend more time fixing the mess i have made then fishing.

[Pirate wader]

this may be the first time i've givin advice on here instead of asking for it. lol but anyway my two cents are to find a real with a break system on it. it'll have a dial on the side that should have settings between one or ten. set it all the wway to ten and start practicing. Over time you'll be able to make longer cast on the lower settings. it really helped me a lot.

[Mickey]

I have just gotten proficient with a caster over the last few weeks. Ive hated them for most of my fishing life. However, since Ive gotten used to it I find that it is the first rod I grab. Just keep pluggin away brother and eventually it will work like its an extension of your arm. Good luck learnin, weve all been there and it will get better brother.

[western217]

I have been using a baitcaster for a lot of years and it is the reel that I use for almost everything. The best advice that I can give you is to go out in the yard and practice casting to a target until you have got it down pat. Thats about the only way to learn is practice, practice, practice.

[SwampCobra]

this may be the first time i've givin advice on here instead of asking for it. lol but anyway my two cents are to find a real with a break system on it. it'll have a dial on the side that should have settings between one or ten. set it all the wway to ten and start practicing. Over time you'll be able to make longer cast on the lower settings. it really helped me a lot.

+1...Toy with the breaking system til you find a setting you're comfortable with or limits your "backlash" or professional "over-runs". Also set the button on the right of your reel(magnetics ?) to where the bait barely falls when you click the "cast button". That will limit some of your backlashes as well.

I've have my reels dialed in to where I can throw small light weight baits(flukes, small cranks, & 1/8 oz spinnerbaits) without having any troubles with backlashes.
But to reiterate what Pirate Wader said, practice practice practiice.

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[kodyspringer]

Check out the Pro Qualifiers at BPS, they have a dual brake system that helps out a lot when learning to cast one. They're on sale right now for $79 I think. Pretty good deal. Also TackleWharehouse.com has a 15% off sale on tomorrow for the holiday.

[patrick reif]

I throw baitcasters 90% of the time. Everything from weightless plastics to spinnerbaits and jigs.

A quality reel is important, but the right rod is the most important aspect in the deal. You have to have a rod that matches the bait you're throwing.

Any casting reel that costs over $125 is probably going to be okay. I buy Daiwa because they go on clearance in the winter and I can save 30%-40% off of retail in the off season. Shimano never goes on clearance.

[George T]

I talked to pawpaw on the phone about a hour ago. I am going to his house tomorrow and he is going to help me out with the how to's on it. I think my biggest thing is i am trying to hard and throwing it to hard.

[Bamaspot]

This is a great video for getting backlashes out.
I saw it a couple of years ago and I have not had a backlash that it would not work on.
Works on braided line too.

[waderjon]

Check out the Pro Qualifiers at BPS, they have a dual brake system that helps out a lot when learning to cast one. They're on sale right now for $79 I think. Pretty good deal. Also TackleWharehouse.com has a 15% off sale on tomorrow for the holiday.

I picked up one of the Pro Qualifiers myself the other day..Excellent reel for the money..Very smooth and the dual braking system is a bonus..

The best way to adjust a reel IMO when you are starting out is to set the magnetic breaks on the left hand side of the reel to # 6 or 7..
Then tighten down the friction break on the right side to the point where when you release the bail the bait does not fall unless you shake it a little.
As you get better you can loosen it up..I have alos found it easier to learn casting a heavy bait instead of some thing lite..Another good thing to learn to
to stop or slow down your spool with your thumb when you cast...This will help place the bait where you want it and not make a big splash when it hits the water..

Just like everyone else has said Practice Practice Practice..I get out in my front yard all the time and pitch toward targets..My neighbors probably think I am a nut bag..
I am in some ways so that's ok

Good luck

[racknfin]

George, try turning your wrist to the inside when you cast. This can help eliminate some backlashes. Also, try adjusting your cast control to the point that the lure slowly falls to the floor, this will make sure your spool is set to loose.

[Stump]

[QUOTE]A quality reel is important, but the right rod is the most important aspect in the deal. You have to have a rod that matches the bait you're throwing./QUOTE]BINGO !!!!

[QUOTE]Just like everyone else has said Practice Practice Practice..I get out in my front yard all the time and pitch toward targets..My neighbors probably think I am a nut bag..
I am in some ways so that's ok /QUOTE] WJ is definitely a "BAG" of some sort....but that is good advice. I cast to trash can lids in my back yard at least once a week.

[deadeye]

I had 3 of the Pro Qualfiers, due to an incident on the river I only have 2 now. But, they are great reels with a lot of features for the right price. I'm a little concerned about durability but only time will tell. So far, they have been a great investment.