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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Thanks, I'll give it a try with a heavier bait.
On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:03:53 GMT, "Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote: Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Thanks, I'll give it a try with a heavier bait.
On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:03:53 GMT, "Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote: Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
With a medium heavy rod look and see the amount of weight it can cast. Use a
weight about in the middle of the range anywhere from say 1/2 to 3/4 oz to begin with. Make sure that the handle on the reel points straight up in the air as you cast out. This will have the top of your hand to the sky, palm facing to ground. Your tension on the spool brake sounds right. The weight should slowly drop to the ground as you press the freespool button to cast. As you making the cast, if the birdsnest starts before the weight hits the ground increase the reel brake pressure slightly. If it occurs after the weight hits the ground you need to use your thumb to slow the cast a couple of feet before the weight hits the ground or water. "Dre" wrote in message ... Thanks, I'll give it a try with a heavier bait. On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:03:53 GMT, "Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote: Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Aaah, if I'm understanding correctly, I shouldn't have to put ANY
pressure at all on the spool until a couple feet before the bait hits the water? I was keeping some pressure on it through the whole cast. That explains why it wouldn't cast very far. I thought without the pressure it would get tangled but I never thought of increasing the reel brake pressure because I didn't know what it was for. Makes perfect sense now. So I probably just need to set the reel brake slightly tighter and not put pressure when I cast until about 2 feet before the bait hits the water. I know practice helps but practicing with the wrong setup just makes it frustrating for nothing. Thank you very much for the help!! I'll let you know how it goes. Dre On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:02:52 GMT, "Illinois Fisherman" wrote: With a medium heavy rod look and see the amount of weight it can cast. Use a weight about in the middle of the range anywhere from say 1/2 to 3/4 oz to begin with. Make sure that the handle on the reel points straight up in the air as you cast out. This will have the top of your hand to the sky, palm facing to ground. Your tension on the spool brake sounds right. The weight should slowly drop to the ground as you press the freespool button to cast. As you making the cast, if the birdsnest starts before the weight hits the ground increase the reel brake pressure slightly. If it occurs after the weight hits the ground you need to use your thumb to slow the cast a couple of feet before the weight hits the ground or water. "Dre" wrote in message .. . Thanks, I'll give it a try with a heavier bait. On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:03:53 GMT, "Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote: Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Hey, I just found this article with pictures to explain the technique.
Now I understand what you mean by the handle needing to point straight up. It will actually be down for me cause I'm a lefty hehehe. Wow, now I can't wait to get back on the water lol! http://www.marinews.com/fishing/fish...itcasting.html Dre On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:09:50 GMT, Dre wrote: Aaah, if I'm understanding correctly, I shouldn't have to put ANY pressure at all on the spool until a couple feet before the bait hits the water? I was keeping some pressure on it through the whole cast. That explains why it wouldn't cast very far. I thought without the pressure it would get tangled but I never thought of increasing the reel brake pressure because I didn't know what it was for. Makes perfect sense now. So I probably just need to set the reel brake slightly tighter and not put pressure when I cast until about 2 feet before the bait hits the water. I know practice helps but practicing with the wrong setup just makes it frustrating for nothing. Thank you very much for the help!! I'll let you know how it goes. Dre On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:02:52 GMT, "Illinois Fisherman" wrote: With a medium heavy rod look and see the amount of weight it can cast. Use a weight about in the middle of the range anywhere from say 1/2 to 3/4 oz to begin with. Make sure that the handle on the reel points straight up in the air as you cast out. This will have the top of your hand to the sky, palm facing to ground. Your tension on the spool brake sounds right. The weight should slowly drop to the ground as you press the freespool button to cast. As you making the cast, if the birdsnest starts before the weight hits the ground increase the reel brake pressure slightly. If it occurs after the weight hits the ground you need to use your thumb to slow the cast a couple of feet before the weight hits the ground or water. "Dre" wrote in message . .. Thanks, I'll give it a try with a heavier bait. On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:03:53 GMT, "Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote: Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Maintain light pressure on the reel spool to detect a backlash. If it starts
press down with your thumb to stop it. "Dre" wrote in message ... Hey, I just found this article with pictures to explain the technique. Now I understand what you mean by the handle needing to point straight up. It will actually be down for me cause I'm a lefty hehehe. Wow, now I can't wait to get back on the water lol! http://www.marinews.com/fishing/fish...itcasting.html Dre On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:09:50 GMT, Dre wrote: Aaah, if I'm understanding correctly, I shouldn't have to put ANY pressure at all on the spool until a couple feet before the bait hits the water? I was keeping some pressure on it through the whole cast. That explains why it wouldn't cast very far. I thought without the pressure it would get tangled but I never thought of increasing the reel brake pressure because I didn't know what it was for. Makes perfect sense now. So I probably just need to set the reel brake slightly tighter and not put pressure when I cast until about 2 feet before the bait hits the water. I know practice helps but practicing with the wrong setup just makes it frustrating for nothing. Thank you very much for the help!! I'll let you know how it goes. Dre On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:02:52 GMT, "Illinois Fisherman" wrote: With a medium heavy rod look and see the amount of weight it can cast. Use a weight about in the middle of the range anywhere from say 1/2 to 3/4 oz to begin with. Make sure that the handle on the reel points straight up in the air as you cast out. This will have the top of your hand to the sky, palm facing to ground. Your tension on the spool brake sounds right. The weight should slowly drop to the ground as you press the freespool button to cast. As you making the cast, if the birdsnest starts before the weight hits the ground increase the reel brake pressure slightly. If it occurs after the weight hits the ground you need to use your thumb to slow the cast a couple of feet before the weight hits the ground or water. "Dre" wrote in message ... Thanks, I'll give it a try with a heavier bait. On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:03:53 GMT, "Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote: Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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Help with baitcasting rod/reel
Maintain light pressure on the reel spool to detect a backlash. If it starts
press down with your thumb to stop it. "Dre" wrote in message ... Hey, I just found this article with pictures to explain the technique. Now I understand what you mean by the handle needing to point straight up. It will actually be down for me cause I'm a lefty hehehe. Wow, now I can't wait to get back on the water lol! http://www.marinews.com/fishing/fish...itcasting.html Dre On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:09:50 GMT, Dre wrote: Aaah, if I'm understanding correctly, I shouldn't have to put ANY pressure at all on the spool until a couple feet before the bait hits the water? I was keeping some pressure on it through the whole cast. That explains why it wouldn't cast very far. I thought without the pressure it would get tangled but I never thought of increasing the reel brake pressure because I didn't know what it was for. Makes perfect sense now. So I probably just need to set the reel brake slightly tighter and not put pressure when I cast until about 2 feet before the bait hits the water. I know practice helps but practicing with the wrong setup just makes it frustrating for nothing. Thank you very much for the help!! I'll let you know how it goes. Dre On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:02:52 GMT, "Illinois Fisherman" wrote: With a medium heavy rod look and see the amount of weight it can cast. Use a weight about in the middle of the range anywhere from say 1/2 to 3/4 oz to begin with. Make sure that the handle on the reel points straight up in the air as you cast out. This will have the top of your hand to the sky, palm facing to ground. Your tension on the spool brake sounds right. The weight should slowly drop to the ground as you press the freespool button to cast. As you making the cast, if the birdsnest starts before the weight hits the ground increase the reel brake pressure slightly. If it occurs after the weight hits the ground you need to use your thumb to slow the cast a couple of feet before the weight hits the ground or water. "Dre" wrote in message ... Thanks, I'll give it a try with a heavier bait. On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:03:53 GMT, "Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote: Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is this; try casting sidearm at first until you get the "feel" of feathering the spool with your thumb. Eventually, you'll begin to sense when the line is beginning to over-run and instinctively apply a little pressure to slow the spool. Also, stay with something in the range of 3/8 to 3/4 oz. Heavier lures tend to make you over confident and lighter is a real pain to throw at first. If you're trying to throw 1/8 oz jigs or unweighted tubes, range is never going to be very great with a MH rod. Pitchin' is about the best you can do with the setup. Mark --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.767 / Virus Database: 514 - Release Date: 9/21/2004 |
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