Ima Bass Ninja Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 hey , just wanted to see what you would consider "good" as far as casting, pitching etc. For example i can pitch a lure in a 1 sq ft. space from about 10 feet away. I would say i need some practice but i have no idea how far you should be able to do this technique accurately. Also as far as casting i can hit a 4 sq ft are from about 90 ft,,again maybe some practice?? how far can you accurately pitch/cast and would you consider that "good"? Quote
kms399 Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 i am certainly not great but I can flip into a minnow bucket from about 15 feet fairly consistantly. when i worked at gander my buddies and I used to play horse to see who had to vacuum the dept. Quote
bass wrangler569 Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 When the lakes are frozen in the winter I sit at home and pitch at least 10 minutes every day. I can usually pitch a jig into a coffee cup at about 30 feet or flip it in at about 15/20. Never measured how far I can cast but I can put my lure within a foot or less of any distance I can cast to. Spend some time practicing at home and you'll be surprised how good you can get. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted March 16, 2009 Super User Posted March 16, 2009 A good caster can get the chosen lure under, around, thru, or over an obstacle that may be the hiding place for a bass. Quote
hjerk24 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Have been pitching in the back yard on top of a nice stump. I have been using the swing set as a dock, and pitching up under the structure. I'd say I put a good 20 min a day lately pitching in the back yard. I pick a target and just pitch. Can land softly pretty much most of the time. I have been using a 1/2 oz jig with the hook cut off. I haven't caught anything yet, other than strange looks from the neighbors. I attached a pic for my pitching practice area. I even pitch into the tire swing for the sweet spot. Enjoy. Someone suggested pitching from an elevated platform, and the big stump in the foreground works just great. Quote
paragon Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Hey I think pitching into and around the swing set is a good idea Quote
hjerk24 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Just was out there, and it all came together. I cast into the yard at leaves, etc, then under the end of the slide, and threw to the rope ladder in the back, and I have all kinds of fence posts, and obstacles to pitch around. Has been kinda fun. Daughter loves it, she pics it up, and pulls a little, then drops it. Have yet to set the hook.... Quote
rickster Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Good question jerk bait junkie!! I been wondering the same thing. Have always been a spinning guy, but got a bait-caster last fall and been practicing in my driveway. Now I have an idea of how much practice I need, which is a LOT ;D Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted March 17, 2009 Author Posted March 17, 2009 Have been pitching in the back yard on top of a nice stump. I have been using the swing set as a dock, and pitching up under the structure. I'd say I put a good 20 min a day lately pitching in the back yard. I pick a target and just pitch. Can land softly pretty much most of the time. I have been using a 1/2 oz jig with the hook cut off. I haven't caught anything yet, other than strange looks from the neighbors.I attached a pic for my pitching practice area. I even pitch into the tire swing for the sweet spot. Enjoy. Someone suggested pitching from an elevated platform, and the big stump in the foreground works just great. that's a great idea about how far are you from the target? how far can you stand from the tire and consistantly get it through? BTW i get some strange looks to, as i stand on the deck of my boat trailered in the yard and pitching to a wheel barrel.. ;D Quote
hjerk24 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 8 out of 10...I'd imagine, never really did any trials. The tire is about 15-20 feet from me...never really measured. I just look at something, and pitch. It has been a great practice place for me. Quote
SudoomFisher Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Any tips for overhead casting? I can cast sidearm pretty far and starting to pitch alright, but every time I try to go overhead I get a huge overrun. Quote
hjerk24 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Rarely cast overhead with a baitcaster....that's me. Spinning tackle yes, but baitcaster usually a side arm cast. I am no pro, just have had a miserable outcome with most "cranked up" overhead casts. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I feel a lot better now! I thought i was the only one who practiced with there kids swing set. My simulated dock is my daughters trampoline, LOL! Quote
seyone Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I practice my pitching in my house. It has helped a lot and my cat loves it too Quote
hjerk24 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 It's been fun...the landscape bushes are submerged logs, etc..... Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 17, 2009 Super User Posted March 17, 2009 A standard for measuring casting accuracyI get bit Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 17, 2009 Super User Posted March 17, 2009 A standard for measuring casting accuracy I get bit C'mon Catt, I want to hear the technical answer, too. Quote
dmac14 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I practice my pitching in my house. It has helped a lot and my cat loves it too x2 lol, i have three cats, I pretend there fish and when you cast it near it theyll just look and you shake a little and they bite it! And yes i do take the hooks off lol Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 17, 2009 Super User Posted March 17, 2009 My son sets up challenges in my front yard, while pitch or flip to a coffee can target. Sometimes he puts in "cover" and even lays it on its side, with the opening to the side, or pointing away from me. The object is to get the jig in the can. This is both fun for both of us, and builds the muscle memory so you can concentrate on presentation instead of casting accuracy and mechanics while on the water. Quote
MillerTime Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Any tips for overhead casting? I can cast sidearm pretty far and starting to pitch alright, but every time I try to go overhead I get a huge overrun. hold ur reel sideways. makes things way easier! Quote
Dave D Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Have been pitching in the back yard on top of a nice stump. I have been using the swing set as a dock, and pitching up under the structure. I'd say I put a good 20 min a day lately pitching in the back yard. I pick a target and just pitch. Can land softly pretty much most of the time. I have been using a 1/2 oz jig with the hook cut off. I haven't caught anything yet, other than strange looks from the neighbors.I attached a pic for my pitching practice area. I even pitch into the tire swing for the sweet spot. Enjoy. Someone suggested pitching from an elevated platform, and the big stump in the foreground works just great. Hey we have the same bubble mower! That thing cuts like a dream! Quote
hjerk24 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 It just rolls around the yard...bubble think stunk...ate bubble liquid like I spend money on lures. It's just a mower these days. Quote
hjerk24 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Actually used sidewalk chalk the other day on the back patio. Still could pitch to the small targets I drew from the stump. It was fun, and they got washed away. An old jig is preferable for this, due to concrete landings. Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 17, 2009 Super User Posted March 17, 2009 A standard for measuring casting accuracyI get bit C'mon Catt, I want to hear the technical answer, too. There is no standard for measuring casting accuracy other than I got bit Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 A standard for measuring casting accuracyI get bit C'mon Catt, I want to hear the technical answer, too. There is no standard for measuring casting accuracy other than I got bit i understand where you are coming from (any cast that gets bit ,is in itself accurate, by getting bit to begin with)but c'mon now, you can't tell me that finding the bass, casting accurately, and getting bit is not more exciting than casting , missing your mark by a mile and having a bite. Me personally, i have greater satisfaction knowing that i have achieved an amount of success by practicing a technique and having it payoff, rather than casting blindly and hoping for the best. Quote
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