01-28-2011, 12:44 PM
The Diawa is a great reel, as most bait casters are now a days with a brand name on the side. As noted in corndog's post, he had trouble casting the Diawa. More than likely the spool's break was just set too loose, or the reel is just that smooth which allows for longer casts with the right level of skill.
Corndog. On the next baitcaster, don't give up on it if you are having trouble tossing it. Adjust the break on the side of the reel according to the weight of the lure you are casting. That will allow you to slow down the speed of the spool, and eliminate back lashes. As your skill improves, you can looses the break, and thus the distance you can cast will increase. Eventually, you'll be able to cast to the full potential of the reel, with lots of practice. Another trick is, make sure you're not trying to cast a lure that is too light for the reel. This is common with "new to baitcaster" anglers. If you find yourself using very small or light lures, your best option may be a spinning reel. I use spinning reels for all my light work, freshwater and saltwater.
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Corndog. On the next baitcaster, don't give up on it if you are having trouble tossing it. Adjust the break on the side of the reel according to the weight of the lure you are casting. That will allow you to slow down the speed of the spool, and eliminate back lashes. As your skill improves, you can looses the break, and thus the distance you can cast will increase. Eventually, you'll be able to cast to the full potential of the reel, with lots of practice. Another trick is, make sure you're not trying to cast a lure that is too light for the reel. This is common with "new to baitcaster" anglers. If you find yourself using very small or light lures, your best option may be a spinning reel. I use spinning reels for all my light work, freshwater and saltwater.
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