How To Use A Baitcaster Rod And Reel

When using a spinning reel line comes off the reel in large loops which is why spinning rods have such large guides.

How to use a baitcaster rod and reel. With baitcasters the line comes the casting rod off in smaller loops which is why casting rods have smaller guides than spinning rods. If you have a sinker or bobber attached to the line it should be 6 to 12 inches from the rod tip instead2 x research sourcestep 2 hold the reel properly. Grip the rod behind the reel with your thumb resting over the reel spool. When fishing righties often cast baitcasters with their right hand then switch the rod and reel over to their left hand and crank with their right hand.

Start out small and work up to distance. Why not to use a baitcaster on a spinning rod. Step 1 reel in the line. Unlock the spool release using the thumb bar.

If you want to learn how to use a long handled baitcasting rod often used in saltwater fishing when you cast use your opposite hand as a fulcrum to pivot the rod as you cast to the exact right angle. Slowly turn the spool tension knob counterclockwise until the bait slowly drops to the floor. Dont try to make long casts at first. Reel the line in until your bait or lure is 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 centimeters from the rod tip.

Look closely at the reel when the bait hits the floor. Hold the rod up and adjust the tension so the spool just turns ever so slightly with only the weight of the lure. How to cast a baitcaster how to adjust a baitcasting reel fishing reel duration. Now your bait shouldnt drop because the spool tension knob is turned to maximum friction.

Compact baitcasting reels feature key differentiating characteristics from spinners such as levelwinds lighter drags spool tension knobs and braking systems. The first thing you want to do is to set the spool tension. Press down on the reel spool press down on the reel spool with your thumb to stop the bait when it reaches the target. An introduction to using a baitcast reel for bass fishing including how to cast how to tune the reel and tips for improving your casting are discussed in part 8 of the beginners guide to bass.

Baitcasting rods are designed the same as spincasting rods and as with spincasting rods most fishermen cast with the same hand they. When fighting a fish on a casting rod the rod bends over with the guides facing up so the force of the fish pushes the line down on the eyelets and the rod blank.