Seth12 Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 I am new to using a baitcaster, I have the BPS Pro Quailfier on a Carbon lite BPS 7' rod. Have pretty much no experience with a baitcaster. I set the brakes up right and everything. I had Spiderwire stealth braided 30lb test on it. Well first cast out in my yard to practice I birdnested it so bad I had to cut just about all the line out of the reel. My uncle then tell me well braided takes a bit of time to learn to cast properly that going with mono may be best sense I am just starting to use a baitcaster all together. Any tips on what type of line to go buy in the next 30-40 minutes before I head down to the lake for the weekend. Would like to get the hand of casting this so I dont have to use my old spinning rod and reel this weekend. Fluorocarbon, more braided or mono? I'll be bass fishing also if that helps, and I will probably be using a texas rig most of the day. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted May 25, 2013 Super User Posted May 25, 2013 Find a good quality mono or copoly to learn with, they are inexpensive and come with a lot more line per spool than braid or FC. Quote
Seth12 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 Find a good quality mono or copoly to learn with, they are inexpensive and come with a lot more line per spool than braid or FC. Alright, What pound test mono should i go with. Here is the combo if that helps, I have the 6.4:1 gear and its the 7' MH pole. Reel is rated 12lb 120yards i know. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Pro-Qualifier-Reel/CarbonLite-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combo-PQX10HLA/CL70MHTF/product/12041705055310/ Quote
Arv Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 Find a good quality mono or copoly to learn with, they are inexpensive and come with a lot more line per spool than braid or FC. x2 Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted May 25, 2013 Super User Posted May 25, 2013 Alright, What pound test mono should i go with. Here is the combo if that helps, I have the 6.4:1 gear and its the 7' MH pole. Reel is rated 12lb 120yards i know. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Pro-Qualifier-Reel/CarbonLite-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combo-PQX10HLA/CL70MHTF/product/12041705055310/ I would go with something in the 12-14 lb test area, it should be heavy enough that it wont back lash easily but light enough to cast well. Once you have your line spooled up, walk off about 35 yards of line, then take a piece of electrical tape and tape it completely around the remaining line on the spool. This will keep a backlash from going any deeper than the area above the tape. If you start casting further than 35 yards, you won't need the tape any longer. Quote
Seth12 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 I would go with something in the 12-14 lb test area, it should be heavy enough that it wont back lash easily but light enough to cast well. Once you have your line spooled up, walk off about 35 yards of line, then take a piece of electrical tape and tape it completely around the remaining line on the spool. This will keep a backlash from going any deeper than the area above the tape. If you start casting further than 35 yards, you won't need the tape any longer. Awesome advice, I am going to go get some line now and practice for a hour or 2 in my yard before I leave for the weekend. Thanks everyone for the advice. 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted May 25, 2013 Super User Posted May 25, 2013 The mono advised is a good one 12-15lbs is a good start. You also have to train your thumb many, many, times. Make sure you have the reel set up correctly. Brakes, tension knob, and good practice weight. If you go too light on your practice weight it will make you prone to backlashing more. A heavier practice weight will allow you to cast with less effort and thus train your thumb accordingly. As you get better in casting the heavier practice weight move to a lighter weight that you are able to cast and manage. The backyard concept is a nice place to start, if you have a roomy backyard. If you don't, I would recommend an open lake where you can cast from shore with no obstructions. Yes, having the proper line to start with is needed but if you do not have the technique down it does not matter what line you use, you will backlash all the time. Imho. Good luck. Quote
TNBassin' Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 I learned on 12lb mono, but no I use 10# Yo Zuri Hybrid and 12# Seaguar Red label fluoro. 2 inexpensive, but great performing lines that you should look into later on. Get some KVD Line and Lure conditioner, as it really makes all line except braid more manageable. Quote
Seth12 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 I put 14lb Berkeley mono on it. Took it out to fish today with a texas rig, and 2 spinner baits. Caught nothing within 4 hours, but I did learn how to use the reel pretty well. Only had 2 bad backlashes but I got them out really fast, other then that all went smoothly, Quote
Got1Fishing Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Don't get discouraged! First 3 times I went fishing with a BC I spent the day learning to cast and kept getting backlashes and just a few good casts... Maybe it's just me... But after that... Changed my life. Now I can't imagine fishing with just spinning reels. A BC goes so much further and I almost never get anymore backlashes. Keep it up! Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted May 26, 2013 Super User Posted May 26, 2013 I put 14lb Berkeley mono on it. Took it out to fish today with a texas rig, and 2 spinner baits. Caught nothing within 4 hours, but I did learn how to use the reel pretty well. Only had 2 bad backlashes but I got them out really fast, other then that all went smoothly, Congrats, sounds like your off and running. Quote
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