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Posts: 172
 
Location: Ringgold
(71.9.199.91) | Ok heres my problem ive been fishing with cheap spinning reel and not hardly catching anything im looking to learn how to use a baitcaster any tips on how to teach some one how to use one and also what would yall recommend for my first baitcaster and if any body has one for sale i would be interested in it thanks |
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Member
Posts: 11
Location: Nashville
(68.52.75.215) | First step in learning to use a baitcaster reel is to buy a ton of cheap line because you are going to crow's nest a ton haha j/k. It's not that hard tie a nut or washer to the end of the line, set the drag until it barely falls on its own. Start practicing in the yard when you cant be at the lake. As for reel/rod combo. I run st. croix premier rod with a abu garcia 5500. Great reels for the money and bullet proof. I have 8 of the reels and never had any major issue out of them other than normal wear and tear. Just play around with your combo and you will see what works for you. |
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 302
Location: Middle Valley
(68.59.212.170) | Not trying to be smart but it may not be the reel. I'm blessed to be able to afford decent equipment, now but for most of my life, I used cheaper hand me downs and caight plenty of fish. I use spinning reels and love them but was just grazing thru the baitcasters at BP. Good luck and everyone has bad catching days but almost all days on the lake are better than mashing your butt in front of the TV |
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Posts: 4526
 
Location: Ooltewah, Tennesse
(98.249.85.165) | Switching from a spinning reel to a baitcasre will not make you a better fisherman. Finding the fish and using the correct lures will. However, if you're determined, buy a good new or used reel. A good baitcaster will be easier to adjust. Tie on a 3/4 oz weight and set the cast control knob beside the handle to a setting where the weight DOES NOT drop when you disengage (press the button to cast) the spool. Make sure ALL brakes are on. You will either have to take off the side plate (Shimanos) or use a dial on the side of the reel opposite the reel handle (Revos). Having both the cast control knob and all the brakes on will keep bird nests to a minimum but you will be able to throw a 3/4 oz weight. Practice throwing overhand a few dozen times to get a feel of throwing a baitcaster. When you gain some confidence, loosen the cast control knob and take off one brake (Shimano) or dial back a bit (Revo). Gradually add less weight, loosen the cast control knob, and loosen the brakes as you become more proficient. You'll be casting like KVD in no time.
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Veteran
Posts: 172
Location: Ringgold
(71.9.199.91) | Thanks guy maby its not the rod or reel ive been fishing for about 2 years and im struggling to put fish in the boat just thought i would start with better equipment and if that didn't work try something else
Edited by carcrazy151 2/19/2012 6:45 PM
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 597
Location: Cleveland TN
(166.248.138.245) | If you are serious about learning to use a baitcaster do yourself a favor and buy a good real. Most people make the mistake of buying a cheap reel since they dont know if they will like using a baitcaster or if they will even be able to learn to cast one. It is a lot easier to cast a good reel than it is a cheap reel. The key to it is setting the reel up properly and practice, practice, practice. You can do this in you yard with a lead weight or a old nut. To set the reel up turn the magnets to the off position. Raise the rod tip and press the botton like you were going to cast it. Take your thumb off the spool letting the weight slowly fall to the ground. If it falls to fast use the tension knob on the side plate of the spool to slow the weights fall. You want the spool to stop spinning as soon as the weight hits the ground. Once you have this set the spool tension is right for this weight. Then turn the magnets to the middle setting. If your reel has the internal magnets there are usually six magnets.
Turn on every other magnet. You are now ready to cast. Start with short easy casts and use your thumb to help control the spool speed. Try and work on applying your thumb just before the weight hits the ground. Once you get good at it you can back off on the spool tension to achieve longer casts. Practice with cheap line because you may have to cut it off several times. It is work but you really need to master this if you are serious about bass fishing. I hope this helps. |
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Veteran
Posts: 106
(205.144.218.234) | Everybody that has responded has told you some great info on learning to throw a baitcaster. Like they said it's best to learn in your yard as funny as it might look to people. As they said make sure you start off tightening the small knob under the reel handle to make the line barely come off of the reel and turn the knob on the opposite side of the reel almost all the way up until you get the feel of it. Another thing to make sure of is make sure that you put your thumb on the spool right before it hits the water or in some cases... Your yard. That is one of the most important things to remember. Good luck out there!! |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 955
Location: LaFayette, GA
(68.60.23.128) | Ive been putting some money into better equipment lately and it does make a difference when spending hours on the water. Have i caught more fish just because of the equipment? Not really. I still lack the skill and savvy of some of the other guys on here. The higher end stuff is lighter and more sensitive, which opens me up to more learning and easier on my shoulder and elbow.
Ive only been using baitcasters for about 2 years now and i was very intimidated at first. But i absolutely love them now. If you want something to learn with before spending the cash, i have a Pinnacle on a 7' Ugly Stick Lite that you can borrow. Its a little heavier reel but isnt bad if you just want to get a feel for it. If you want to borrow it, just send me ur contact info in a PM and we'll go from there.
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Member
Posts: 25
Location: Soddy Daisy
(146.209.159.22) | Alot of info to take in. This knob that knob turn this pull that........ It can drive ya crazy. I fish both bait caster and spinning. Always looking to meet new people and share tatics or just go fishing. If your interested Lets do some fishing I'm no expert by ANY means, but I would be more then willing to show ya what all these guys are talking about. I think my nieghbors thought I had lost it watching me fish in my side yard for about 2 weeks. LOL. I have 4 different bait casters at the risk of gettin hammered I think ST.Croix is awesome, but I also have 2 rods 1 from Wals mall, 1 from Academy that together I think were $120.00. The biggest thing to remember is patients. If ya want some help PM me your number, we'll go fishing. 
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The Fat One
Posts: 6249
 
Location: Soddy-Daisy
(64.134.163.182) | If you will come up to the house....I have stuff you can borrow and I will teach you how to use it.....trust me if I can train drumking I can teach anyone....FA
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The Fat One
Posts: 6249
Location: Soddy-Daisy
(64.134.163.182) | If you will come up to the house....I have stuff you can borrow and I will teach you how to use it.....trust me if I can train Madbomber I can teach anyone....FA
Edited by Fat Albert 2/19/2012 11:37 PM
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Member
Posts: 32
Location: Killeen, TX/Chattanooga, TN
(63.84.145.38) | I'd suggest a cheaper Shimano reel to start off with and work your way up.
There is no point in buying a really nice reel when you don't know much about them. I would suggest a Shimano Caenan or Citica. |
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 306
(198.146.37.210) | I completely agree with BulletTJ. Buy a good reel, the rod won't be as much of an issue, while rods improve your casting distance they are not as important while learning. My first baitcaster was an old Abu Garcia Ambassaduer 5000 and it honestly made me hate baitcasting! But once i got my revo i have been in love with baitcasting! I would suggest either the lew's $99 speed spool or a Revo S $129. Both are great starting out, and will practically pay for them selves when it comes to how much string you save, compared to cheaper reels generally easily birds nesting. I havent been throwing a baitcaster but for a few month's and now have little to no issues. Just don't go buy a really cheap baitcaster because it will most likely make you hate it. As for turning the brakes on/off like they're saying, i would choose the lew's because it is simple to adjust. Catching more fish on baitcasters? Well if you can throw one right you can throw farther, farther you throw, the more ground you can cover in a shorter time which could get more fish in the boat. But if you don't practice you'll end up cutting alot of line waist allot of time.
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Veteran
Posts: 172
Location: Ringgold
(71.9.199.91) | okay thanks guys ive heard alot about lews speed spools so i think im gonna order me one heres another question what about gear ratio whats the ideal gear ratio
and what rod would yall recommend
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