cddan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Read the casting distance thread. So what baitcasting reel is recommended for distance? I like to launch topwaters in the summer and have had good success with the curado I. I wondered if anyone has a good suggestion for a baitcasting set up for distance. Rod reel line even different lures not necessarily topwater. What's everyone's favorite baitcaster for distance? Bank fishing some spots I have the break is at the end of the cast and with a good cast I've caught some fish I wouldn't have. Quote
DenhamBruce Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 For distance I've found that my reels with TWS can absolutely launch baits. Quote
cddan Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 7 minutes ago, DenhamBruce said: For distance I've found that my reels with TWS can absolutely launch baits. Any tws or tatulas. Free floating spool tws or spool with a shaft. Which tws? Quote
DenhamBruce Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 The Type R. My Zillion TWS is great but honestly the Tatula can cast just as far. I'd look at the Type R or Tactical since they both have the lighter spools over the standard model. 1 Quote
Fishinthefish Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I've never seen anything outcast a Shimano Core, ever. I own one, I've fished with several of them and when I'm testing a new reel like I will be with a few I ordered recently I always compare it to the casting distance, and smooth retrieve of the Core. I've seen 600$+ reels that can't hold a candle to the core. 2 Quote
Jaheff Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Did you clean the spool bearings in your Curado yet? I'd start there... 2 Quote
cddan Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, Jaheff said: Did you clean the spool bearings in your Curado yet? I'd start there... Yes sir. Don't get me wrong I'm very happy with my ci. I appreciate everybody's opinion on what works best and always looking for the edge in baitcasting equipment,techniques, rods lures but I'm really interested in what works for others. Heck yeah keeping them clean really gets the most out of them. 7 minutes ago, Fishinthefish said: I've never seen anything outcast a Shimano Core, ever. I own one, I've fished with several of them and when I'm testing a new reel like I will be with a few I ordered recently I always compare it to the casting distance, and smooth retrieve of the Core. I've seen 600$+ reels that can't hold a candle to the core. I've heard this about the core and hope they bring them back into production. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Reels don't cast, rods do. An improperly setup or cared for reel can inhibit casting but ultimately it's the Rod that will load and launch the bait. 14 1 Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 24, 2016 Super User Posted January 24, 2016 If this thread had 50 posts...you'd get about 48 different recommendations... You didn't specify a price range, but if price is no object the current model Shimano Antares and Calais DC often get the nod as the longest casting BC reels commonly used for bass. At more affordable price ranges, it's hard to say which among MANY candidates has the potential for longest casts. Notice I say potential. Long casts aren't just a product of the reel, but the sum of the reel, rod, line, bait, and skill of the angler. Sometimes, the best performing reel is the one that has most recently been serviced or has the freshest bearings. 4 Quote
Fishinthefish Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I have two NRX 852C JWR at home, I'm going to put a Silvermax and one and keep a Core on the other and throw 1/4 weight in the yard. I don't believe they're going to cast even remotely the same distance but we will see. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 24, 2016 Super User Posted January 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, Fishinthefish said: I have two NRX 872S JWR at home, I'm going to put a Silvermax and one and keep a Core on the other and throw 1/4 weight in the yard. I don't believe they're going to cast even remotely the same distance but we will see. One reel costs $40 and the other closer to $400. Hardly a comparison. Quote
Fishinthefish Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, Jrob78 said: One reel costs $40 and the other closer to $400. Hardly a comparison. An advertising company of this site just made a definitive statement about rods being what casts, with reels not playing a part unless they're set up improperly.. My point will be simply to show that it's misinformation for people whom take their advertiser tag, and word over common sense. Quote
Jaheff Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, Jrob78 said: One reel costs $40 and the other closer to $400. Hardly a comparison. Distance is distance... 1 Quote
Cgrinder Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Zillion with an Ize HLC spool over 1/2 oz. Spool will take a bit of searching and about a hundred bucks but totally worth it. 1 Quote
Super User deep Posted January 25, 2016 Super User Posted January 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Fishinthefish said: I have two NRX 872S JWR at home, I'm going to put a Silvermax and one and keep a Core on the other and throw 1/4 weight in the yard. I don't believe they're going to cast even remotely the same distance but we will see. Why would you mount casting reels on spinning rods? Quote
smallie.mike Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 The bait caster that will cast the farthest is the one with the most experienced fishermen casting it. Quote
Fishinthefish Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 9 minutes ago, deep said: Why would you mount casting reels on spinning rods? Because I copied the wrong section. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 25, 2016 Super User Posted January 25, 2016 It's a combination of angler skill, lure weight, rod action-length, line and a well tuned reel. 9' swimbait rod with tuned reel, premium line and 4 1/2 oz Hudd you can cast over 60 yards with ease. Tom 1 Quote
cddan Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, WRB said: It's a combination of angler skill, lure weight, rod action-length, line and a well tuned reel. 9' swimbait rod with tuned reel, premium line and 4 1/2 oz Hudd you can cast over 60 yards with ease. Tom I've been considering a longer rod for my situation. Curious about line, reel (high capacity, braid or mono) Quote
Jaheff Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Have you considered a different technique? I was in a situation where i couldn't reach the zone from shore. I had to move up to a heavier rod and weight. The carolina rig was perfect for the situation. 1 Quote
cddan Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, shaggydog said: revo sx Interesting. I have a premier (gen3)and stx. The stx seems to do better for me. I do like the sx I guess I might have underestimated the magnetic breaks Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 25, 2016 Super User Posted January 25, 2016 Learn to use a well trained thumb, works better than brakes alone. Tom Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 25, 2016 Super User Posted January 25, 2016 Not the first time this question has been asked. See what you can find with a search. Also do a search on Tackletour. What most feel to be the longest casting baitcast reels are beyond my budget. I've been impressed by several of my reels, but you can't tie on just any lure and expect to hit the moon. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 13 hours ago, new2BC4bass said: Not the first time this question has been asked. See what you can find with a search. Also do a search on Tackletour. What most feel to be the longest casting baitcast reels are beyond my budget. I've been impressed by several of my reels, but you can't tie on just any lure and expect to hit the moon. ^ This guy has the right idea. I can cast to the limit of my hook setting range/power of my Powell Endurance rods so that is all I need. To me the rest of this is just a "Urinating," match. Reels would be designed a lot different if max distance was the only thing in bass fishing. 1 Quote
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