Bank Fishing..

[Tyson1]

Hello everyone, I just got into fishing recently, and I bought a bait casting combo because I always wanted to learn to use one. Now my problem is that all the videos I've seen of ppl fishing off the bank are using spinning setups. Did I just screw up? Or can I fish successfully with a baitcast off rod from the bank?? Thanks in advance

[livetofish28]

You can efficiently fish from the bank with a bait caster I bring 2 rods when I fish from the bank one baitcaster and one spinning I use the baitcaster for everything but finesse techniques good luck can I ask what baitcaster you got?

Good luck

Tight lines

Andrew

[Tyson1]

Thanks for the response livetofish. I bought a Abu Garcia black max with a vengeance rod. I read mixed reviews on it but I also read it was a pretty good reel for the price. I don't really know the difference with finesse techniques and everything else though.

[livetofish28]

Pm'd you

[Felix77]

Spinning is more forgiving.  I started fishing from a bank using a spinning setup.  I found that it made me more proficient at skipping under cover to catch fish.  I switched to a baitcaster and feel it's doing the same for me.

 

IMO the baitcaster is tougher to fish from a bank if you are hiking into places to fish.  There in lies the challenge for me.

 

Open areas it doesn't matter.

[Felix77]

Thanks for the response livetofish. I bought a Abu Garcia black max with a vengeance rod. I read mixed reviews on it but I also read it was a pretty good reel for the price. I don't really know the difference with finesse techniques and everything else though.

 

I enjoy the Max series of reels.  I have all 3.  Black, Silver and Pro.  All are good.  Silver is my favorite though.

[BassinLou]

You did not screw up. There are applications for both types of reels. Explore this website a little more and  study and read the articles and videos on here.

[Tyson1]

Spinning is more forgiving.  I started fishing from a bank using a spinning setup.  I found that it made me more proficient at skipping under cover to catch fish.  I switched to a baitcaster and feel it's doing the same for me.

 

IMO the baitcaster is tougher to fish from a bank if you are hiking into places to fish.  There in lies the challenge for me.

 

Open areas it doesn't matter

My issue hasn't been the cover as much as its been casting far enough. I must be getting only 10yards casts. I'm still practicing. Lol

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I enjoy the Max series of reels.  I have all 3.  Black, Silver and Pro.  All are good.  Silver is my favorite though.

Really ? Good, I was worrying that I made a mistake getting the black max. Some ppl were really killing it

[Tyson1]

You did not screw up. There are applications for both types of reels. Explore this website a little more and  study and read the articles and videos on here.

I've read that, but I haven't found to many if any applications for the baitcaster when your not on a boat. I'm still reading. The more informed I am the better I feel

[Arv]

I fish with bc set ups all the time from the bank. No worries.

[Tyson1]

I fish with bc set ups all the time from the bank. No worries.

Any suggestions on what to throw ?

[Arv]

Whatever you want really. It depends on what power/action rod you have, cover you will be fishing, time of year, time of day. If you're new to fishing a good place to start, IMO, is with weightless senko worms, texas rigged plastics and crankbaits.

[Tyson1]

Whatever you want really. It depends on what power/action rod you have, cover you will be fishing, time of year, time of day. If you're new to fishing a good place to start, IMO, is with weightless senko worms, texas rigged plastics and crankbaits.

Question. If its a weightless work can I cast it ?? Sorry if that sounds stupid

[stk]

Question. If its a weightless work can I cast it ?? Sorry if that sounds stupid

Tyson1, you can cast it, just make sure you adjust the spool tension every time you change a lure.  The difference in weight of each lure will change how far you can cast and how often you backlash.  Keep practice on it and get that thumb educated!  Good luck.

[Tyson1]

Tyson1, you can cast it, just make sure you adjust the spool tension every time you change a lure.  The difference in weight of each lure will change how far you can cast and how often you backlash.  Keep practice on it and get that thumb educated!  Good luck.

Thanks lol. I'll try

[new2BC4bass]

A favorite lure of mine is the spinnerbait.  They will come thru some cover without hanging up like most crankbaits.  A 3/8 or 1/2 oz. would work fine on a Medium or Medium Heavy rod.  Yours should be one or the other.

[Arv]

A favorite lure of mine is the spinnerbait.  They will come thru some cover without hanging up like most crankbaits.  A 3/8 or 1/2 oz. would work fine on a Medium or Medium Heavy rod.  Yours should be one or the other.

Yes, also this. Good call.

[lmbfisherman]

As others have stated, you can use a BC from the bank, but you may have issues if you are in tight spaces..where a spinning setup can be more beneficial.  Although once you get better with using a BC you can start to learn how to just pitch your lures in these areas.  I have learned how to cast a bc in all manners to try and get my presentation in areas I think can hold bass.  In my opinion you have to go in these tough areas, because more than likely it will hold fish. 

 

When I do shore fish, it depends on what I am doing..but normally I have 1 spinning and 2 baitcasters with me. 

[Tyson1]

A favorite lure of mine is the spinnerbait.  They will come thru some cover without hanging up like most crankbaits.  A 3/8 or 1/2 oz. would work fine on a Medium or Medium Heavy rod.  Yours should be one or the other.

Yes it's medium heavy.

[Loop_Dad]

You are fine, but If where you are mostly fishing at small fish waters, it might be easier to fish with spinning set up. It is just easier to go go 'small' with spinning, like 4" senko, grubs or small dropshot stuff. You can do these with BC with MH rod no problem (I actually do myself), but spinning set up might be easier, especially when you are just starting. I have my daughter use spinning set up because I want them to be able to concentrate on fishing than equipment. I say try out with what you have first and see.

[Tyson1]

You are fine, but If where you are mostly fishing at small fish waters, it might be easier to fish with spinning set up. It is just easier to go go 'small' with spinning, like 4" senko, grubs or small dropshot stuff. You can do these with BC with MH rod no problem (I actually do myself), but spinning set up might be easier, especially when you are just starting. I have my daughter use spinning set up because I want them to be able to concentrate on fishing than equipment. I say try out with what you have first and see.

That's good to hear. I was becoming a little worried that maybe baitcasters were only effective from boats. Or when you see the fish. Hopefully I start catching some fish soon.

Again thank you everyone. You've been a lot of help

[buzzed bait]

Get on YouTube and watch BassResource (Glenn')s videos on how to throw/setup a baitcaster. VERY Informative.

[Tyson1]

On 7/31/2013 at 1:31 PM, buzzed bait said:

Get on YouTube and watch BassResource (Glenn')s videos on how to throw/setup a baitcaster. VERY Informative.

If it wasn't for his video I'd still be back lashing on every cast. His videos have been helping me a lot.

[5fishlimit]

Once I learned how to pitch I stopped bringing a spinning rod with me on shore bound fishing trips.

Squarebill crankbaits are another good option to have with you, too, but I think that Texas rigged plastics (with or without a weight) is the best method for shore fishing - IMHO.

[ClackerBuzz]

shoot me a pm if ya want to get some hooks wet in central or south jersey.  i pounded the banks for years before getting a kayak and know my way around shorelines well