josh1.9

Alright that makes a lot of sense guys, thanks. I'll try replacing the brake shoes and see if that makes any difference, cuz i'm definitely not throwing THAT hard... When I was using 2 or 3 brakes, I started off using the amount of spool tension so that the spool stopped after 1/2 turn when the lure was dropped from waist length onto the floor. Then I found I could use very little spool tension by using my thumb. Is it correct that the tension mostly affects the end of the cast while the brakes affect the beginning? It did seem like most of my backlashes (when using almost no brakes) occurred at the beginning of the cast. When practicing I took the hook off a 3/4oz dardevle, but lately on the water I've been using a 3/8oz spinnerbait. I suppose my problems have come with trying to adjust to the lighter weight, trying to find the right balance. I'm using 14lb Trilene mono with a 7' mh berkley rod thanks

Hey all, I recently bought a Shimano Citica as my first baitcasting reel. For the past few weeks I've been practicing with it, lob casting with 3 or 4 of the brakes on. Lately I've been trying get more distance with my casting, so I've been using fewer brakes (1 or none, depending on lure weight) and experimenting with different spool tension/brake combinations. I think I'm starting to educate my thumb slowly but surely. However, I've noticed that many times when casting (especially when I snap too much) 1 or 2 of the disengaged brakes engages itself mid-cast, seriously limiting my distance. Is there any solution to this? Should I take the brakes off? I experimented with this, but it seemed that removing the brakes caused an almost instantaneous backlash, but that could just be me.... Also, could significantly crimped line (as a result of weeks of consistent, artfully executed backlashing...) impede the lure's motion through the air during a cast? Could the kinks have a harder time passing through the level-wind/rod guides? Any insight would be appreciated, josh

hey all, i'm looking to buy my first baitcasting setup. I mostly fish for LM bass with texas rigs, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits but I also fish for pike with 1 oz spoons on occasion, so I'm looking for something pretty versatile. I've been reading a lot of reviews and I'm considering getting a Daiwa Tierra and matching it with a 7' mh berkley lightning or lightning shock rod. Does this setup make sense? Any other suggestions in the same price range? Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks