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START Casting a BAITCASTER Like A PRO



When it comes to learning how to cast a bait caster…I want to break it down for you!

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The baitcaster is one reel that is used often, especially in bass fishing. In this video I want to show exactly step by step…how to use a baitcaster and how to learn how to cast it like a pro. I think people make the baitcast reel to difficult at times..and it can be simple if you break it down!

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46 Comments

  1. First tutorial on baitcaster I ever saw had a really good demonstration on how you want to set your spool tension when first learning. Hold the rod at a 45° angle and set the tension knob to the point where your bait falls, but when it hits the ground or water, the spool doesn't continue spinning. This really helped me when I first started using baitcasters about 3 years ago.

    Also, I think a good addition to this video would be how to effectively deal with backlash. There will be a loop of line that holds down your line going out. Grab the loop and pull it a bit, then try unspooling some line. You may have to do this a few times, depending on how bad the backlash is. I rarely find backlashes that require any line cutting.

  2. Good video. Will give this a try in the next few days when the rain stops. I'm a beginner myself when it comes to baitcasters
    I picked up a Daiwa Tatula 100 and it has their zero adjustment, I know some say you still may need to play with the tension knob, some say leave it alone. Would you recommend leaving it as is from the factory and try a few cast and see what happens or do like most videos that say loosen the knob until your bait falls and adjust it everytime you change lures?

  3. Your the man I have my basics down but I figured I'd watch anyway.I only dream of skipping like you do I am starting to learn how to cast with both arms just takes practice. even if there not bitting.I start practicing with my other arm

  4. Really no lure like a casting plug? Really you guys don't own any acme Kastmaster spoons/blades baits? I've used my Amce Kastmasters to catch all kinds of bass from smallmouth, largemouth & hybrid white bass.

  5. I use an Old Pistal Grip 5-1/2 Foot Rod for Accuracy and it doesn't Back Lash very easily.
    It's great for Spinnerbaits, Buzbaits, and etc. It's my favorite Baitcaster Rod.
    An Oldy But Goody. 🎣
    I also reset my tension when I change Baits.

  6. Medium heavy rods are not the best to learn on. They don't always have enough flex to whip a lure out there. Some MH rods I have found are too stiff for a beginner to really maneuver. I don't think the baitcaster is hard to learn, it's using the rods characteristics that makes more of a difference.. The reel is just a piece of machinery.

  7. @BassFishingHQ,
    I have never used a bait caster. I fish primarily finesse type stuff. 1/8, 1/4 and every so often 3/8oz. What kind of setup would i need to fish these lures weights? Normally guys who fish bait casters fish much heavier gear. Thanks

  8. Love your expertise
    I’m older and only started using a bait caster recently and love them. Haven’t had or made fishing, (my favorite pastime), a priority, but this year I’m going to make it my main focus. I like them a lot. This year, I’m breaking my PB’S.

  9. Don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but I would also add that typically if it backlashes on the beginning of the cast, it is the spool tension and if it happens at the end of the cast, it is the brakes. Great video though! Keep it up!!

  10. If I may, let me add, if you are a Kayak fisherman and will be sitting the majority of the time you are fishing, find a way to simulate casting from a seated position. I often spend time in the early spring sitting on my porch steps, or in a lawn chair casting at a coffee can, or at the gap under a 2×4 set across a couple of cement blocks set at various distances and angles in my yard. This is important I feel, you can't utilize your body in the cast the same way while sitting as you can while standing. Getting used to the difference can have a big impact on how you position yourself towards the target of a cast.

  11. As a bank fisherman I just cast however is possible from the location there is almost always something in the way unlike casting from a boat also I tend to need to make a lot of longer cast as I can’t just put my boat right where I can make easy casts that said I do think you have one of the best casts I’ve ever seen you skip really well compared to almost anyone else on YouTube that I’ve seen so I take your advice seriously

  12. Tyler (and all) how much of a difference does the quality of the reel have on reducing backlash? Is an $80 one from Amazon any more or less susceptible than a $250 high end model? BTW, that cast into Mr. TRF at the start was priceless.

  13. USE THE CORRECT REEL!
    Use your weak hand for reeling.
    Cast & fight fish with strong hand/arm. 
    Choose L/R-Handed reel accordingly. <— USE THE CORRECT REEL!
    Keep rod in your strong hand. (Between casts even!)
    DO NOT … repeatedly swap rod between hands like … SO MANY PROS DO! 😂

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