Favorite way of casting.

[BASSclary]

Whats your favorite way of casting?

I prefer the pitch and the roll cast/spinnerbait cast.

I hate over head though, I just cant seem to get the timing down.

What do you guys like?

[pasadenafishin]

side arm skip with a spinning reel  8-)

[lynyrdsky1]

Flippin, Pitchin, and underhand cast

[OHIO]

Pitching. Backwards.

[CAdeltaLipRipper]

im kinda mixed.i typically only over head cast if im trying for distance.im pretty accurate with an over head cast too lol.But usually more of a side cast with both casting and spinning reels

[Tin]

Skipping with the casting gear or the roll cast. (clearly I don't fish heavy baits)

[CSimon2]

I mostly use a side cast with spinning gear.  I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.

[Tin]

I mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.

By going overhead with casting gear there is a point where the rod is vertical and there is slack line and no weight on the spool thus causing a backlash. Try side arm or rolling the wrist.

[RoLo]

My favorite way of casting is with a 'spinning reel' on the butt end.

Sidehand, overhand, underhand...it's all good.

Roger

[burleytog]

Into the water.

[B-Dozer]

Whats your favorite way of casting?

I prefer the pitch and the roll cast/spinnerbait cast.

I hate over head though, I just cant seem to get the timing down.

What do you guys like?

Next time you are out, think of the motion you would use to throw mashed potatoes off a fork. Use the same motion casting overhead.

[B A S S E R]

usually cast side arm or pitch. I will go overhead if i try to get some distance.

[Vinny Chase]

Sitting down...Beer in one hand, casting with the other

[grimlin]

Roll cast or side arm. Rarely do i ever over head cast.

[SirSnookalot]

Whatever the conditions call for, that's my favorite.  Just like hitting a golf ball, into the wind I keep it low and under the breeze, with the wind I cast it high and let it fly.

Recently I was informed that there is a saltwater cast and a freshwater cast, I never knew this before.  It was brought to my attention that I am a freshwater caster, and I get a little less distance.

[islandbass]

I mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.

By going overhead with casting gear there is a point where the rod is vertical and there is slack line and no weight on the spool thus causing a backlash. Try side arm or rolling the wrist.

A cast made with the proper mechanics, ie, the angler allows the weight of the lure to load the rod, regardless of the plane (overhand, sidearm, underhand,etc.), will never lead to a backlash.

However, I know and have done what you have described. That type of cast, usually comes initially from people who come from start learning to use casting gear that come from a spinning background.

Unfortunately, that same "sloppy" for lack of a better term, mechanics of failing to allow the weight of the lure to load the rod properly has absolutely no consequence with spinning gear. You will also usually hear the rod "whip and whiz" passed the ear with an overhead cast well before the rod's tip gets loaded by the lure.

Those newbies who don't realize or figure that out are the ones who get frustrated with casting gear and sometimes give up, and I was nearly one until I figured that out.

To the subject, I don't have a casting preference. I will make the needed cast to get to the intended target. All of them feel cool to make.

[MonarkMcfaster]

Sidearm/ spinnerbait roll cast. I have never really perfected the overhead cast and it seems I always end up 30ft in the trees. ;D  I also enjoy pitching.

[Sam]

Don't have a favorite.

The method of casting depends on the circumstances.

Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast. 

[Ima Bass Ninja]

Whatever the conditions call for, that's my favorite. Just like hitting a golf ball, into the wind I keep it low and under the breeze, with the wind I cast it high and let it fly.

Recently I was informed that there is a saltwater cast and a freshwater cast, I never knew this before. It was brought to my attention that I am a freshwater caster, and I get a little less distance.

yep exactly what he said.

[Tin]

I mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.

By going overhead with casting gear there is a point where the rod is vertical and there is slack line and no weight on the spool thus causing a backlash. Try side arm or rolling the wrist.

A cast made with the proper mechanics, ie, the angler allows the weight of the lure to load the rod, regardless of the plane (overhand, sidearm, underhand,etc.), will never lead to a backlash.

However, I know and have done what you have described. That type of cast, usually comes initially from people who come from start learning to use casting gear that come from a spinning background.

Unfortunately, that same "sloppy" for lack of a better term, mechanics of failing to allow the weight of the lure to load the rod properly has absolutely no consequence with spinning gear. You will also usually hear the rod "whip and whiz" passed the ear with an overhead cast well before the rod's tip gets loaded by the lure.

If you're compensating with settings on the reel to make up for going over-head (no matter what there is a point where there is slack) then are not getting the most out of your casts in terms of distance.

[jdw174]

Whats your favorite way of casting?

I prefer the pitch and the roll cast/spinnerbait cast.

I hate over head though, I just cant seem to get the timing down.

What do you guys like?

I'll go along with the pitch and the roll cast.  Still use the overhead for cranks/topwater and don't have any problems.

[senile1]

I don't have a favorite but I have some I use more than others.  I pitch, flip, and two-hand overhead cast more than anything though I would say my overhead cast is more of a 3/4 overhead cast.  As Sam said, everyone should learn all of the casts for maximum effectiveness on the water.

[bryand82487]

Don't have a favorite.

The method of casting depends on the circumstances.

Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast.

Agreed.  If you can't cast overhead and wind up in the back of someones boat going down a bank you can't cast side arm unless they have a big boat.  Even then I'm sure they can here the lure whiffing  by there head and are a bit uncomfortable.  An overhead cast is definitely a good cast to learn if your not so good at it.

[Alpster]

Don't have a favorite.

The method of casting depends on the circumstances.

Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast.

X2

[Goose52]

Don't have a favorite.

The method of casting depends on the circumstances.

Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast.

I think this is the best response and certainly a good goal for everyone.

Having said that, I use a two-handed overhead cast probably 80% of the time. The rest of the time, I use some variation of a sidearm or roll-cast. I need to get better at skipping. And I rarely pitch and it's my weakest cast.

I have no application for flipping and don't use it at all.

As SirSnookalot said, I also watch the wind. If I'm casting into the wind, I'll use a sidearm cast for a lower trajectory. If I have the wind at my back, I'll use a two-handed overhead cast, release just a bit early to get a higher trajectory, and let the wind carry the bait.