Khan of the Res Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I just purchased my first baitcaster. 6'9 MH Abu Garcia Black Max and put 12lb spider wire mono on there. It was on sale at Dick's for $69.99. My mom gave me a $50 gift card, and theres a $20 rebate on it so I basically got the rod and reel for free. So now I will be working with the black max and my medium ugly stick spinning setup. If anyone has experience with this combo or has any tips or links for me I'd really appreciate it. I've never used a baitcaser and this thing looks complicated and easy to screw up. Quote
5fishlimit Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Click on the links at the top of the page for Fishing Articles. You will find all your answers. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Casting reels are just different, not complicated at all. Read up here and take your time. It will be worth the effort. Here's few thoughts: Spool up with something soft and inexpensive like Trilene XL 12# to 1/8" from top of spool Walk off 150 feet of line and run a strip of electrical tape around the spool and wind back over it. This will limit the severity of the inevitable backlash tie on a 3/4 oz weight, set the brake dial at 0 and tighten the spool tension knob by the drag star until the weight will just barely fall when you disengage the spool. Practice nice easy casts keeping some thumb pressure on the spool all the time & stop the spool before the weight hits when casting. Just like throwing a ball, accuracy is all about the release point and looking where you want the bait to go. When you do get a backlash, lock down the drag, mash down on the spool with your thumb and crank the handle. Disengage and pull out any loose line. Repeat as necessary to clear the backlash. As you learn resist the urge to bomb casts. Use a fluid stroke and let the rod do the work. Good luck and have fun. 2 Quote
Mumbly Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Take a look at Glenn's video on youtube on how to cast a baitcaster. I hope it helps Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 One extra tip that what's already been stated, when you try making an overhand cast instead of aiming at the spot you want it to land adjust your aim point for about 10 feet above it. This will help you to get used to adjusting your trajectory so you aren't trying to throw too hard. Quote
sprint61 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 They may be intimidating at first but once you get them down you will never look back. Quote
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