FishMack Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 New to the board and sorta new to fishing. Just wanted to say Hello to everyone and ask my first question. I've used spinning reels many times, but want to start using a baitcaster. I know about he backlash, so my question is how do you set the reel so that it will not backlash or can this be done.. Quote
Trail Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Just wanted to say Hello back at ya, and let you know that I myself am new to this forum, but in all honesty you cant find a better group of folks, they help in all areas of fishing for sure...Welcome aboard Sir! Quote
crazy4bass1 Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 welcome to the site you mite want to check out all of the other features this site has, it has a very informative section about baitcasters. In my little expirince with a baitcaster i have found that if you are new to baitcasting, it is best to start out on a high brake setting ( 7 or 8) , and you will not get backlash but you will not be able to cast too far, but as you get more used to it you wil be able to lower the brake setting, resulting in longer and more smooth casts the main thing to do is just practice practice practice and then go practice some more 8-) Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted February 16, 2008 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted February 16, 2008 Buy a decent baitcaster. The more bearings the better. BPS has bc's with 6 bearings for about 50 bucks. There is a small silver/gold knob under your star drag. Tighten that until your bait barely moves when you press the spool release. Next, set the magnetic brake, to the max, usually 10. Practice with a compact, relatively heavy bait. And don't cast into the wind. Quote
Dean Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome man! This place is my 2nd home ;D ;D, and hopefully you'll feel that way sometime soon! Quote
txbass1 Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 welcome! I am fairly new as well. What part of Texas? Quote
HOIST-N-HAWGS Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 New to the board and sorta new to fishing. Just wanted to say Hello to everyone and ask my first question. I've used spinning reels many times, but want to start using a baitcaster. I know about he backlash, so my question is how do you set the reel so that it will not backlash or can this be done.. Rather new to the site myself, welcome! As to your question the best I can offer is "practice practice and pratice some more"! The reel,the pole, the weight of the lure and wind conditions all are contributing factors. Know now you will get backlashes in the begining no matter what. The key is to not let it deter you and give up. It will make you an ace at knowing how to remove the birds nest without cutting the line,mind you in the begining there will still be those bird nest that retire the reel for the day unless you respool. But this all part of the learning curve and like I said it will only make you better. stick with it, learn the adjustments for that reel and diferent lures and weight. Another tip would be to put say a 1/4 oz jig on the line,let it hang about 6 to 8 inches down from your rod tip while keeping the rod tip pointed at about 10 o'clock. Then tighten the brakes, weights ect...depending on the model reel. Then release the spool (depress the clutch bar) keeping your thumb pressed down on the line in the spool. Slowly feather your thumb up off the spool. If the lure doesn't drop (line spooling off )try shaking the rod tip a bit if it doesn't move then replace your thumb back onto the spool and losen brakes just a bit. Continue through these steps until the lure slowly drops to the ground after lifting your thumb. As soon as the lure touches the ground the spool should stop turning and no backlash should occur and this is how you know it adjusted correctly. You will have to re-adjust when using different weight lures and models. Never ever forget the strength a wind! If you throw into wind always re-adjust and tighten first! Now that your eyes are burning and I've almost put you to sleep,Good luck stay with it and tight lines! Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 16, 2008 Super User Posted February 16, 2008 How Y'all Are? The Texas Posse is growing Quote
FishMack Posted February 16, 2008 Author Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks to everyone that replies thus far. I think I have good information to get started. I am in Austin Tx... Quote
HesterIsGod Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome, your gonna like this site! Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted February 16, 2008 Super User Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon Quote
Popeye Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome and I must say that the BR forum is THE PLACE to be if ya want to learn about bassin' and fishin' in general. Gadzillions of great members who all possess excellent knowledge and expertise on any type fishin' you might want to do. IMO:o) Again, WELCOME!! Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 16, 2008 Super User Posted February 16, 2008 WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 16, 2008 Super User Posted February 16, 2008 Fish Mack, Here are the suggestions I posted to the same query in the Fishing Tackle section of the forum. Don't forget the pros tip. Cast as far as you can then take about 30 more feet off reel and place some Scotch Tape over the line on the spool. Limits how far the backlash can go into the line. One other consideration when setting up your baitcaster. Set it up as you are going to use it when fishing, but.... Point the rod tip into the air to an 11 o'clock position and let the bait fall to the ground or a floor (not carpet). When the bait hits the ground or floor the reel should stop spinning. If the reel continues to spin then you have the setup too loose so tighten it up. By doing this you will prevent backlashes. And another trick. Get some Clam Shot weights and use the smallest size you can on your spinnerbait to give it some added weight when throwing into the wind. The added weight will help you stop wind-caused backlashes. You clamp the weight onto the middle of the spinnerbait's hook. Give it a try but don't tell the guys on this site as it is a secret. Quote
skillet Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 WELCOME to the forums!!! As Ever, skillet Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Welcome Aboard! The link below is from the "sticky" section in rods/reels line/leaders section. You may want to leave this as your intro and post on that section regarding baitcasters. https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1151590913 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 19, 2008 BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 19, 2008 Welcome home! Quote
heathen Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Welcome, your gonna love this site!!! Quote
ba7ss3in Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 welcome, good luck with the baitcasters. Don't give up on them. Quote
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