How to Cast a Spinning Reel/Rod - For Beginners

In this video demonstration, I show you how to cast a spinning reel/rod. This is great for beginners or anyone who wants to perfect their cast, utilizing spinning tackle. Before learning how to cast, I recommend learning the fundamental terminology of the reel, such as the bail, drag dial, crank and gear ratio.

The bail is what allows you to release line from the reel; it also oscillates evenly to add the line back to the reel.
The drag dial allows you to adjust drag tension.
The crank or handle is what you will turn to retrieve your line.
The reel gear ratio is what determines how fast the line is retrieved, higher gear ratios are faster.

Next you want to open the bail and place your index or trigger finger on the line like I showed in the demonstration. You then want to have 6-8 inches of line hanging from your rod tip to your lure. If it is much longer, your casting accuracy will suffer drastically. Point your rod at the intended target and pull the rod back or load the rod and cast in the direction of your target while releasing the line from your finger. If the lure shoot in the air, you released too soon, if it fly’s down by your feet you held on to long. Don’t worry, practice a little and you will get the hang of it in no time. If you enjoyed this video, please like, share and subscribe. Thank you!

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[gkvwckz]

My grandfather recently passed, he left me his fishing equipment, never been fishing before but I’ve been missing him more then usual so I figured why not, he’d love it, thank you 😂

[Jack-nyvu]

You are a very good teacher not like other people who babble on for ages about stuff that doesn’t matter. You are straight to the point. Thanks for your help

[snoshuguy]

Haven't fished in 50 years and rearely with a spinning rod. This was an excellent video that helped orientate me to this new retirement activity.

[cykamode]

fishing for the first time soon! this will definitely help!

[domingod]

I’ve been fishing with a spinner for a very long time. Never watched a real tutorial. Learned some new things! I’m brushing up for my 2019 season. Cheers.

[happylittlemoments]

I know I'm years late to this video, but I've never done fishing and I was out on the lake bc my dad said "go fishing" and handed ne the rod. I looked it up and this was the first video to pop up so I gave it a try. I CAUGHT MY FIRST FISH!!! OVER A FOOT LONG!!! I know it's not much but to me it was such an accomplishment. I didn't grow up with dad and he only paid attention to my brothers so when I told my friends I said "my YouTube dad taught me how!" 😅 it's cringey I'll admit it but I really was happy. Thank you so much for this video.

[kaylaorta]

So glad I found this video, been taking my daughter fishing since there’s no school and she bought a spinning reel today, could NOT figure it out ! Thanks for the Tutorial!!

[tajsalaam]

Thank you for the breakdown of EACH step and VISUALS. It seems so many experienced fishers mistakenly skips teaching/showing EVERY step out of habit. I totally get it. I appreciate you keeping that top of mind like a good teacher would. 👍🏾

[ethantravers]

My dad got me a new reel pole and line. And we’re gonna go fishing in a kayak and I’m very excited and this helped me a lot

[lanceyoung]

My whole life I've only used a closed face reel because that's what my dad taught me. Now I'm taking my son on a guided trip and the guide provides open face reels. I feel like a fool not knowing how to use an open face reel. This helped a lot and now we can practice before we go out. Thanks!!

[longjohnwill]

YouTube is like a father that teaches there watchers stuff their actual dad didnt

[alittlekingly]

Thanks bud! Haven't been fishing since I was kid with my grandfather, this has helped me out a bit so I can go out with him again

[justinhunter]

Started fishing as a new hobby as I’ve started entering my 30’s and as a way to bond better with my dad. Thank you for this video showing how to do this.

[amnda_.]

Finally! Someone who explains it and shows their hands and motions where you can actually see everything. Thank I tried to use one before and got extremely frustrated and have been trying to pick it back up!!! I am going to get another set up now!!! 👍🏼

[coolrun]

*sees this guy* Finally, a guy who looks like he can fish. I'll actually learn something.

[gregkennard]

Thank you for the tutorial. I’ve been using spinner reels and rods all my life and you showed me how to control and correctly casts a line. Awesome.

[jennm]

This is exactly the video I needed. I used to fish a lot, but it’s been a LONG time. Now my son wants to learn and I needed help. Thanks.

[JohnDoe-V]

Thanks buddy! I used to fish as a child and I’m trying to get back into it. Im heading to The Yucatan soon and going to try some shore fishing in a small fishing town.
Thanks for the refresh course. Great video!

[TC-dwwg]

Thank you for showing 3 methods of casting. Have been struggling with over hand and thought the side cast was incorrect as someone mentioned over hand is correct method. Glad I can practice over hand and enjoy what I already know. Appreciated!

[incapablegamer]

thanks for those tips i just bought a cheap walmart rod with open reel from walmart the other day. going to go out tomorrow to try it out this really helped me i cant wait to try this thing out. never fished in all my 35 years cant wait to get into this hobby