Baitcasting from Shore?

[LAO162]

In a conversation yesterday, I was advised not to use a baitcaster from shore due to the chance of "professional overruns" if the bait hits the ground or other object on the back cast.

A few times last year I had birds nests when I bumped the slope behind me.

Does anyone else avoid baitcasters when fishing from short?

[Quinn]

I don't have a boat (that runs) now so I learned how to cast a baitcast this winter fishing from the shore.

I had the chance to fish with my brother in his boat yesterday and I had to undo a nest in the boat, on shore I could back up and pull line out and not get more tangles.  In the boat, I had 15 feet of line floating in the breeze and had a tough time with it..

I have bounced my lure of the ground also, it is a mess.

[SCBASS]

I almost always use a bait caster when I'm shore fishing.  Just make sure that you are aware of what is around you when you go to make a cast.  Good luck!

[LAO162]

I'd never thought about it being a problem until it was pointed out to me  

[burleytog]

Don't swing for the fences and it won't be a problem.

[JUST]

Never had any problems from shore

[David P]

I've been fishing from shore for a while, just look behind you before casting, make sure nothing is going to get in the way. Really shouldn't be a problem at all.

[Mike-in-WV]

No different casting from shore then it is from a boat. Every now and then you get into some thick stuff above you in a boat when your trying to get to that brush pile in the water or a few stumps that are back in that little bay area. This is the reason for learning different casting methods as if it's second nature. Side arm, skipping, flipping, Etc.

If your using a spinning reel you still have the same problems.  , Mike

[smallieking]

yea i had a few problems on the backcast when im not careful  my bait hooks into a tree limb or weed and i get a real mess  but as long as you are smart and careful  u should be fine

[Perfect Hook Set]

I'd never thought about it being a problem until it was pointed out to me  

[HesterIsGod]

I have had a problem with that. Last year I was burning a rattle trap all day from shore, so I was making a lot of casts. I was also standing in pretty thick plants most of the time. Well one of those time the lure got hung on one of the plants on a backcast. The birds nest was so bad I had to put that rod/reel away for the day and completely cut all the line off at home. I learned my lesson though, just be carefull on the backcast and you should be fine.

[vicdotcom]

The only thing that I watch out for are low hanging trees behind me on the shore.  That and people.  Then I usually sidearm it.  

Vic

[brgbassmaster]

i fish from shore all the time with all my baitcasters just look behind you and you will be fine.

[Hellbilly]

I bought a decent baitcaster a couple of weeks ago and finally got to fish from the shore with it yesterday. I really didn't have any problems casting side armed. I know its up to the individual whether or not it would work but I definitely suggest this technique.  

[huskertko]

Baitcasters are just about all I use even fishing from the shore. Like other before have said, just be aware of what is behind you or to your side and you will be fine.

[Red]

i have no boat and no spinning gear, no problems for me  ;D

[islandbass]

In a conversation yesterday, I was advised not to use a baitcaster from shore due to the chance of "professional overruns" if the bait hits the ground or other object on the back cast.

A few times last year I had birds nests when I bumped the slope behind me.

Does anyone else avoid baitcasters when fishing from short?

That is just about the most foolish bunch of hooey I have ever heard. If that were true, all of my bc reels would be staying home.  Of course you can use a bc rig from the shore and this is coming from someone who is shorebound.

brgbasssmaster summed it up best.  Just look back before any cast you know has the potential to get caught up. 8-)

[The_Natural]

As mentioned several times...it's the overhanging tree limbs or shrubs behind you that can cause a backlash of catastrophic proportions.  If you intend to sling you bait across the pond, but it hangs on something behind you...you are in for the worst backlash that a baitcaster can offer.  That said...I feel I can cast further and have more control over my bait with a casting reel.  This is a preference thing...

[LAO162]

Thanks for Confirming - If I'm not aware of my surroundings, that's my own fault

[dodgeguy]

i use a 5-6 pistol grip from shore with bushes etc..if it's clear i use a 6-6.

[Guest muddy]

Hey Leon: I learned how to baitcast by fishing from shore on one of my favorite ponds. You have to make sure there are no trees in the way, same as spinning.

[Guest muddy]

Don't swing for the fences and it won't be a problem.

GREAT ADVICE!!!!!

[grimlin]

I do what dodge guy does,bring shorter rods... ;D

However i'm learning to forward pitch and flip.Letting your lure swing to where it needs to go.Very little movement of the rod is needed from what i'm learning. Some of my cast don't go farther than 10 feets to where a bush or structure is. I still catch fish.

[LAO162]

Thanks for the input

[skillet]

 Guess I'm just adding my $.02 with this. Have been mostly bank fishing for a looooong time and 90% of it is with baitcasters (5 1/2-6') and still do it once in a Blue Moon. Nature of the Beast ...

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