04-04-2008, 02:10 PM
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]Just a minute ! Yes you can throw a bit smaller bait with a bait caster. 1st and foremost is the quality of the reel. I'm not talking 100's here just a good multi bearing one. Line wieght is crucial and trying to throw 1/4oz on 10lb or heavier is almost futile. Try a berkley 8-6lb sensation and go. down side is multiple reels are needed because your going to break off your heavier stuff. Also when setting up the reel . Before any tied on bait is thrown, Hold rod parralle with ground, Water, Boat ,floor or whatever. Release thumb and let bait go to ground on its own. when it reaches the ground , bait stops and breaking system should allow vitually all spool spin to cease. Then properly set up try a lighter action rod and don't throw so hard . I promise many a lunker has been caught in my backyard learning to throw the light stuff and each reel has it's own settings. I can also promise that you can double distance and acuracy with a caster. Also another trick is to divide line going on in 3 sections and put a piece of tape across line bed. when and o yes we all do get a PROFFESSIONAL OVERRIDE the backlash only can go to next taped level. less line loss and saves valuable time . Go to CSI's sports show May 123 and I'll show you what i'm talking about Bring your kids as well and enter Cast for Kids If he wins age group then them and 1 parent can go fish for a day witha local pro. You pick lake and either Bass or Eyes. It's a hoot Also the wee little one can whack Barney bass and come up with some plastic baits to get mushed into carpet at home!! Hope it helps!
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]Just a minute ! Yes you can throw a bit smaller bait with a bait caster. 1st and foremost is the quality of the reel. I'm not talking 100's here just a good multi bearing one. Line wieght is crucial and trying to throw 1/4oz on 10lb or heavier is almost futile. Try a berkley 8-6lb sensation and go. down side is multiple reels are needed because your going to break off your heavier stuff. Also when setting up the reel . Before any tied on bait is thrown, Hold rod parralle with ground, Water, Boat ,floor or whatever. Release thumb and let bait go to ground on its own. when it reaches the ground , bait stops and breaking system should allow vitually all spool spin to cease. Then properly set up try a lighter action rod and don't throw so hard . I promise many a lunker has been caught in my backyard learning to throw the light stuff and each reel has it's own settings. I can also promise that you can double distance and acuracy with a caster. Also another trick is to divide line going on in 3 sections and put a piece of tape across line bed. when and o yes we all do get a PROFFESSIONAL OVERRIDE the backlash only can go to next taped level. less line loss and saves valuable time . Go to CSI's sports show May 123 and I'll show you what i'm talking about Bring your kids as well and enter Cast for Kids If he wins age group then them and 1 parent can go fish for a day witha local pro. You pick lake and either Bass or Eyes. It's a hoot Also the wee little one can whack Barney bass and come up with some plastic baits to get mushed into carpet at home!! Hope it helps![signature]