Casting practice

[Hook line and savior]

So I been fishing almost 40 years but in recent years have been focusing more on bass which lead to getting a Baitcaster. I’ve always been a spinning guy for all techniques. I’ve used Baitcasters a few times but for my own to learn new techniques. My question is with pitching and aim practice. I got the motion down from doing it with spin gear forever but just trying to get my accuracy up and better thumb control. i.e. getting under limbs and tight spots. Any tips on different drills or ways I can improve this. Been sitting on my back porch pitching at my dog’s toys all over my yard. Also when on water I still have big splashes when my lure lands. Any advice on that too would be super helpful guys. Appreciate you all. 

[Glenn]

Here ya go!

 

[Catt]

Casting, flipping, & pitching in the yard is fine but try adding obstacles. 

 

At 73 i still practice often, this is between my yard & my neighbor's. I work on not only hitting the gaps but putting my lure beyond the brush.

 

[Pat Brown]

15 minutes ago, Catt said:

Casting, flipping, & pitching in the yard is fine but try adding obstacles. 

 

At 73 i still practice often, this is between my yard & my neighbor's. I work on not only hitting the gaps but putting my lure beyond the brush.

 

 

 

That looks just like the spot where I got my PB golden retriever.

[scaleface]

I played washers at my brothers. He threw them and I tied one on a rod and pitched them . Kicked his tail.. 

[Hook line and savior]

Do you run any brakes at all on? Mine are the sv ones. I got two on two off. Definitely not good enough to cast without any on but might could pitch with them off. 

[WRB]

SV casting reels are Daiwa that have a magnetic setting.

Backlash shouldn’t be an issue pitching a short cast, suggest #2.

Did you watch Glenn’s video? Try standing in lieu of sitting.

Also use the same weight lure you fish with.

I prefer a roll cast if casting over 30’. 

Tom

 

[J Francho]

I started practicing with big gallon plastic pitcher. Now I use a coffee mug. I still practice every spring and I've been using casting gear for 40 years. Catt's advice to put your targets in some kind of cover or obstacle is spot on.  

[T-Billy]

13 hours ago, Hook line and savior said:

Also when on water I still have big splashes when my lure lands. Any advice on that too would be super helpful guys. Appreciate you all. 

Aim a little past where you want your bait to land. Then thumb it to a stop just as it reaches the target. Low and fast is the way to go unless there's an object in the way that you need to pitch over.

@Catt has a good practice spot there. I often pitch deep into brush. You have to be able to hit small holes with a pretty flat trajectory.

[Reel]

14 hours ago, Hook line and savior said:

So I been fishing almost 40 years but in recent years have been focusing more on bass which lead to getting a Baitcaster. I’ve always been a spinning guy for all techniques. I’ve used Baitcasters a few times but for my own to learn new techniques. My question is with pitching and aim practice. I got the motion down from doing it with spin gear forever but just trying to get my accuracy up and better thumb control. i.e. getting under limbs and tight spots. Any tips on different drills or ways I can improve this. Been sitting on my back porch pitching at my dog’s toys all over my yard. Also when on water I still have big splashes when my lure lands. Any advice on that too would be super helpful guys. Appreciate you all. 

Like it was said, practice standing up.  As targets the best I have found are flat plates in a light color.  Your brain identifies them better as targets.  White is good and use plastic plates.  At first, you will get a loud sound when you hit target and as you get better at breaking the lure the sound will almost disappear.  You can begin with 12 inch plates and use smaller plates as you get better.  Put them at a distance you feel confortable with.