Casting a Spinnerbait

[Brendan Duffy]

Assuming you are using an appropriate setup, how far can you guys cast your spinnerbaits? I can't seem to get my further than around 50 feet with proper reel settings.

[grimlin]

Depends on the weight of the spinnerbait.I can get just a tad more distant with a 3/4oz than i can with a 3/8 or 1/2 oz

;D

50 feet ain't too shabby....that's about 20 yards.It's close to about as far as I'll throw too.

[D4u2s0t]

on spinning gear, I  can really bomb a spinnerbait way out there.  casting gear, probably less than half the distance.

[Bassin_Fin@tic]

I imagine that the size and type of the blade(s) would be a factor as well then add wind,then factor in whether your throwing into or with the wind. Then consider the size or type of line your using. How about the type of reel or the size and style of the spool. What about your rod? Is it a fast or moderate tip? Whats the length? How heavy is the rod? This could get complicated.

Just do the best you can do with the equipment you have or find a setup that works well and is comfortable to use with your baits.

[Hammer 4]

Casting into the wind, double lrg willow blades...it's not goin that far.  1 willow, and 1 colorado..1/2 oz into the wind, and I can zing out there pretty far..so it all depends on stuff..

[Glenn]

If you use a real whippy spinning rod, you could wing it out there a long ways.  Unfortunately, you won't have any power to set the hook should a bass inhale it when it's out that far.  Line stretch can add to your problems even further.

Spinnerbaits have heavy hooks, so you'll need a rod with backbone to set the hook.  A rod like that won't give you 50-foot casts.  Ergo, distance is not a factor when spinnerbait fishing.  Unless you're covering large flats, spinnerbait fishing is more about short casts to specific targets, concentrating on soft entries.

For more information, watch this video:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/spinnerbaits-bass-fishing.html

[smbrule]

With a 3/8 oz or 1/2 oz spinner bait on a bait casting reel you should easily get 75 feet.

[A-Rob]

50 foot cast aint bad

I maybe have gotten it out 60 foot max.

50 is a solid average. Just from my mental imagery haha.

[shootermcbob]

Watch the video that Glenn just linked to. I upped most of my spinnerbaits to 3/4 ounce and control the profile by trimming the skirt and adding/removing a trailer, and changing blade shapes/sizes. I can cast it better into the wind and I caught more fish than ever before on the spinnerbait this past fall.

[NewKidInTown]

Assuming you are using an appropriate setup, how far can you guys cast your spinnerbaits? I can't seem to get my further than around 50 feet with proper reel settings.

Are we talking baitcaster or spinning reel?

3/8 Spinnerbait?

[Fishes in trees]

Throwing a spinnerbait,everything effects everything else & backyard practice with 1/2 ounce practice plug ain't the same as throwing a 1/2  ounce spinnerbait on the water.

Going to a lighter rod will probably give you more distance, but you will lose some hook setting ability.  Heavier line will let you cast into more knarly stuff with confidence that you will get your lure back, but your distance will suffer some.

Wind is always a factor.  Obstacles and boat position are factors.  For me, throwing off to the left, I tend to use pitch casts more.  Throwing off to the right, I'm more likely to use a Jimmy Houston type roll cast.

Water clarity is an issue.  Clearer water makes you want to cast farther than muddy water does.  Although I've had plenty of clear water bites relatively close to the boat, I still think distance is important in clearer water.

The bait you use is an issue.  The more wind resistant your bait is the more accuracy becomes problematic.

You aren't the only spinner bait challenged guy on this board.  All the advice you're getting on this post is correct, you've just got to practice, and you'll get better - probably.

Currently, I'm at the point where I avoid spinnerbait fishing where ever possible.  It has to be so weedy that crankbaits absolutely, positively will get hung every cast before I'll consider a spinnerbait.  Am I limiting myself?  I don't know, I am aware that the answer to that question could be maybe.  This post got off subject - sorry.

[Hammer 4]

Shore fishing sometimes demands (needs) that a long cast be made. That's one reason why I use a 7'6" rod.

[Brendan Duffy]

Thanks everyone for the help. NKIT, I usually fish 3/8 but occasionally i'll tie on the 1/2.