eaglesfn68 Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 i have a spinning rod and cant seem to get the bait even close to were i want it. is it something im doing wrong or is it just all practice. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted March 17, 2008 Super User Posted March 17, 2008 In your situation, without seeing what you are doing wrong (if any), you cant beat practice casting at targets both on and off the water. Keep at it and you will get better. Period. Wayne Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted March 17, 2008 Super User Posted March 17, 2008 the shorter the rod the more accuracy you get.control the line by putting your index finger against the spool to feather it. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 17, 2008 Super User Posted March 17, 2008 I think you will be surprised at how fast accuracy and distance improve after a very short time. Just continue to practice and it will come. 8-) Quote
Garnet Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 The main skill is to look at your target and let the bait go. After you get the accuracy then work on easing the bait into the water. Hitting a measured cup is trick casting....... you need a bunch of targets and hit them random. Also never make a cast with out picking your spot. Garnet Quote
eaglesfn68 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Posted March 17, 2008 i have a 6 foot spinning rod so it should be pretty accurate. i quess ill just go practice. also should i practice with heavy or light tackle. Quote
surfer Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 A thin light line is more accurate than heavy line. This is one of the reasons I use braid. Quote
vicdotcom Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 I think consistency in your lures help also. practice using one lure or lures similar in weight first. Going from a light spinner bait to a heavy T-rigged worm can make it a little harder to get used to the accuracy of your casting. Vic Quote
MA_Bass Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I would check your rod guides. One or more could be bent. Do your casts tend to go to one side versus the other? The less expensive the rod, the more likely they are to be a little tweeked. Also true if you had the rod shipped to you. Just because the rod guides were straight when it left the factory doesn't mean that you received it that way. If you decide that one or more of your guides is bent, be very careful straightening them (if you decide not to just return it). If you can feel the guide bend, you bent it too much. Quote
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