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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[Triberius]

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 2x4 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.

[gailsmythe]

This is the best breakdown of throwing a bait casting reel i have seen. i'm 67 yrs old always and always have used a spinning reel because as a kid i was a backlash master. I own some bait casters but usually use them for vertical jigging or trolling. looks like its time to go back to school and do it right. thanks again for the very clear break down.

[charlesw.]

I just wanted to thank you. I was about to sell the rod and reel set up I had for bass. It was a bucket list retirement goal to start fishing bass. I bought a lot of tackle and a nice rod and reel. I could not cast it for anything. Years later I watched you video and did exactly as you said and lo and behold It happened. I cast the reel with no back lash. Thanks again buddy, good job and keep it up.

[jarednager]

I know this came out a while ago, but just got my first baitcaster. Watched tons of videos and this was the FIRST one where I was able to execute with ease after following these steps and settings. Thanks!

[gustavotellez]

I am a spinning rod fisherman, with the hopes of learning baitcasting. I have one baitcaster dedicated to frog fishing, and for it I have watched many instructional videos. Your video is one of the best I have seen yet. With that said, I have some comments. For a true beginner, the function of ALL the baitcaster controls is a mystery, and you missed in your intro, mentioning two: 1. the button that controls the spool, and its relationship to the handle, and 2) the spool, and thus your thumb! I would have also liked to have seen a recommendation on how to hold the baitcaster, ie where to position your hand wrt the reel. One last part: there are many causes to backlashes, but the most important one for a beginner is the fact that the spool has momentum, ie, once it starts spinning, it does not want to stop. And when the line+lure stops pulling and spinning the spool, eg when the lure hits the water, the spool will keep on spinning, and instead of letting line out, it will pull line back in, but now, on the wrong side of the spool. Thus a backlash. And for a beginner, the other important lesson is how to fix such a backlash, which most of the time, is to pull out the line from the spool, that went the wrong way ... Many thanks for this video!

[sungcha]

Best tutorial on the use of baitcaster for beginners I've ever seen. Thank you!!!

[dumbsterphire]

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.

[JLP_]

Glad I watched this. Just got my first bait caster and I saw another video where someone said to flip half your brakes in the down position. I have magnetic brakes and I was going to go home and start prying on my reel to get to the brakes 😂

[falnfenix]

This video pointed out a few MAJOR issues I was experiencing. Switching from a spin to a baitcaster has been a TRIAL. Thanks for this. Gotta practice in the yard!

[swampmonster]

I'm right handed and like most people started off with a right handed retrieve reel. I changed that over a decade ago and started using a left handed retrieve. Literally over night all things fell into place. Better casting, accuracy, retrieve, hook set, etc. Best thing I could have ever done.

[JCrooks]

An unexpected collab with TRF is priceless 😂 that was cool

[donmiller]

Thanks mate for producing this video. I've watched heaps of videos on baitcasters & this is the best by far. Plain language, clear explanation, visual demonstrations to copy. Well done young man.

[ryandoherty]

That skip cast technique is what I'd like to be able to do.
For basics done well!
Great video geezer!!

[calypsoraz]

I used a baitcaster for the first time today and had two gnarly backlashes and almost switched back to my spinning reel. Thanksfully, I figured out what I was doing wrong and got the hang of it pretty quick.

[robertstone]

That was the best teaching tutorial on this subject that I have ever seen. You are a great teacher. Thank you so much!

[blakenpnklr]

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!!

[neekopeeko]

Casting like a Pro in todays world means casting a spinning reel in open water while starring down at 5 video screens

[corbinoiscool]

quick tip. if you dont have any jigs or anything, the next best thing (or my personal favorite for learning) is a good ole topwater frog. doesnt get hooked on anything, good weight, pretty good!

[tsmpistol]

This was easily the most comprehensive and helpful video. I’ve seen on baitcasters. I’ve watched a lot of different videos and I was still kind of struggling with getting backlash. I even tried the electrical tape method. I’m definitely going to practice this video and see how much better my cast gets. Thank you so much for the info!

[greenpighunter]

Excellent. That first skip was beautiful.