On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 07:32:10 -0400, (E. Carl
Speros) sent into the ether:

For a couple of years I saw ads for Garcia backlash proof ambassadeur
reels. I'd have thought that such an innovation would catch on like
wildfire. I've forgotten how to use a casting reel, bought one & had
nothing but backlashes. I gave it away. If my Bass Pro Shop had the
Garcia backlash proof I'd have gotten one, but the salesman said
casting was easy. Yeah Right. At one time (40+ years ago) I was a
holy terror with a Shakespear Deuce, but now whatever settings I
used backlashes every cast. Back to spincast for me. Zebco Pro Staff
does a great job & flips & pitches better than any open face spinning
reel. I guess I'll give up on casting. (I do like the pistol grip rods)
Good luck all, Carl
Carl,
No baitcasting reel is backlash proof. Less backlashes come from
adjusting either the weights or brake magnets and the spool tensioning
knob. The thumb is very important also. An educated thumb can make a
big difference. Start with any adjustments set so your casting weight
just barely takes line out with your rod held level and your thumb off
the spool. If you still have backlashes after that set the
adjustments slightly tighter and try again. Use a heavy enough weight
to cast with. Get used to stopping the spool with your thumb when you
sense a backlash and at the end of the cast. It took me many tries at
first because I started out with a junk reel. After getting better
reels and becoming used to them I can now cast the junk reel also.
Get a couple ot darning hooks, they make great picks for getting
backlashes out. Even the "experts" get backlashes at times. There
are lots of factors to be taken into account like wind and weight of
the lure. pratice is the only cure.

Good luck.

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