Baitcaster That Doesn't Backlash

[James Hall]

Is there such a thing? I've heard of 'em. Love to have one I could cast anyway I want with anything I want. If so.....who makes 'em?

[evo2s197]

Daiwa SV reels are gonna be the closest to a backlash free reel you can get.

 

The Shimano DC reels are second if they are setup right, but for the Shimano DC to work properly you need minimal spool tension, so you still need to thumb them towards the end of the cast before they hit the water or you'll risk a overrun.

 

With the Daiwa SV line you can run them with a little tighter spool tension to mitigate overrun at the end of the cast if you want to mindlessly cast all day.

 

I've had the Metanium DC for a few months, and played with a friends Curado DC, if you went with a Shimano skip the Curado, it's clunky, the DC system is not as refined and the material used is not nearly on the same level as the Metanium DC.

 

The Tatula SV is what I would recommend in the Daiwa line up but all of the SV reels are good.

 

 

The other option is just get better with a baitcaster, if you want to chuck stuff around and not want to learn how to properly use equipment, then what other shortcuts are you taking that are potentially costing you fish?

[NorthernBasser]

Curado DC can help you out...

 

edit- ^ He beat me to it.

[813basstard]

My man, PGA players don’t play with the crap they sell us..they play with blades and lofts under 9...don’t look for short cuts. In the long run, they don’t work. 
Until your ready to blow some reels up and get skunked dozens of times, question your commitment 

[new2BC4bass]

Well, James, I am a pro.  I can backlash any reel.    But several can be set up to be backlash free...unless you snag something on the back stroke.  Another reel I can suggest is a Daiwa T3 model.  Will have to be used, but the Magforce 3D braking is pretty much backlash proof with a little extra brakes.  Will cut down distance some, but you won't have to worry about using a thumb.  Or about wind.

[5by3]

Any reel can backlash, but a daiwa sv or a shimano dc reel will be your best bet.

[NHBull]

I keep 2 Met DC’s on my boat for my kids that don’t make it on the water as much as they would like.  They are very user friendly!

[the reel ess]

10 minutes ago, 5by3 said:

Any reel can backlash, but a daiwa sv or a shimano dc reel will be your best bet.

I fished two days with a So FL guide who had a bunch of the Curado green reels. He commented that I hadn't backlashed the entire time. I said "I don't usually fish with equipment this good." Seriously, if you spend on a decent reel and set it up correctly, you should be able to avoid most major bird nests, barring the occasional snafu, like hooking something behind you when you're casting. I did this a while back at the beach and was bailed out by the big spool of Berkley Big Game in my tackle bag. It was braid that I backlashed, but BG 15# can handle most chores in a pinch.

 

Now, when it comes to skipping baits, that's a different story. You will blow them up pretty good sometimes and cheap mono is the ticket for practicing this technique.

[jimmyjoe]

   The baitcaster that doesn't backlash is called a spinning reel. Otherwise ...... ya got ta pay ya dues.  ?  jj

[Tracker22]

Learning how to quickly clear a backlash is crucial to learning baitcasters. YouTube and experience helped me learn.

[Scott F]

Abu Garcia had an anti backlash reel several years ago. I bought one for my wife before we did a fly in trip to Canada. She’d never used a bait caster before and there wasn’t time to teach her to use a normal reel. She used it for the entire week and never had a backlash. I got a couple when I tried it but I kept thumbing the spool when you aren’t supposed to. It has been discussed here in the past where it got no love at all. The only real drawback is that it doesn’t cast as far as a normal reel. They can be had on eBay for $50 give or take.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Like a car that doesn’t crash? Reels don’t backlash, users do. Learn to use one correctly or stick to spinning Tackle. Don’t mean to sound harsh. You can do it but there’s no shortcut. 

[LCG]

You can tweak most baitcasters to not get a backlash, but at the cost of distance. Which is not always a bad thing. I can cast my Curado K mindlessly with 3 internal brakes on and the outside dial at 6 without backlasing with a loose spool tension and still get decent range. 

[diehardbassfishing]

Just don't go there on baitcasters. Useless argument. Put in a little effort and be proud of accomplishing the skill to use a baitcaster. It's a great feeling.

 

Karl

 

[Bluebasser86]

A correctly set reel is very difficult to backlash. Put some cheap mono on a quality reel and get some practice with it. Use baits that cast fairly easily and get some confidence before trying to skip a jig or cast a buzzbait into a stiff wind. If you blow up the cheap line, cut it out and respool.

[lunkerboss923]

The Tatula 100 is almost fool proof. I have backlashed it, but it's as close to backlash proof as it gets. Oh and like everyone has said the DC reels. 

[kayaking_kev]

Setting up most any reel right, will eliminate most backlashes. I have an Abu Black Max up to a 2020 Metanium MGL and don't use my thumb on any until the lure hits the water.

 

I also have a Tatula SV and a Shimano DC reel and those are even better in the wind, but I found the DC to be a little better when casting directly into the wind. The biggest problem with Shimano DC reels is that they are heavy unless you get a Metanium DC. I prefer the Daiwa Tatula SV until you get to the Metanium DC.

 

The only time I really get backlashes is when I make bad cast, like trying to whip the rod too hard. I just had the worst backlash I ever had earlier today on my new Metanium MGL due to a bad casting motion, I had to cut it out for the first time.

 

My opinion...

 

If you want a good reel that's hard to backlash and is light and doesn't break the bank get the Tatula SV.

If you want to cast directly into wind a lot and spend some money, get a Metanium DC.

[LCG]

19 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

The only time I really get backlashes is when I make bad cast, like trying to whip the rod too hard.

This is the thing that gets overlooked a lot, people may be quick to blame the reel when it's actual the casting technique to blame. I am guilty of it too. 

[Boomstick]

The Daiwa Tatula SV is probably the best I have used. If you set the brakes at 10 and cast directly at your target, you don't even have to thumb it other than to stop it. Several will recommend the Curado DC.