03-20-2012, 01:34 AM
The problem with high overhand casts and baitcasters is the "hang time" the lure gets when it reaches it highest point.
When the lure gets to its highest point is almost stops before it begins to descend, at this point your baitcaster spools momentum keeps going and more line is coming off the spool than the lure is pulling and you get a backlash.
To avoid this with high arc overhand casts when you see the lure about to arc put your thumb on the spool very lightly and slow the spool rotation until your lure is falling again. Then before the lure hits the water use your thumb again to control the speed the line is coming off the spool.
It takes practice but it works.
One of the best ways to get the "thumb" technique mastered is to put on a 1/2 oz bullet weight and practice in your yard on a windy day by casting directly into the wind. Yes you will get a lot of backlashes at first but once you start using your thumb (very lightly) to control the spool speed against the wind resistance it becomes second nature and your high overhand casts will be a piece of cake compared to casting into the wind.
good luck!
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When the lure gets to its highest point is almost stops before it begins to descend, at this point your baitcaster spools momentum keeps going and more line is coming off the spool than the lure is pulling and you get a backlash.
To avoid this with high arc overhand casts when you see the lure about to arc put your thumb on the spool very lightly and slow the spool rotation until your lure is falling again. Then before the lure hits the water use your thumb again to control the speed the line is coming off the spool.
It takes practice but it works.
One of the best ways to get the "thumb" technique mastered is to put on a 1/2 oz bullet weight and practice in your yard on a windy day by casting directly into the wind. Yes you will get a lot of backlashes at first but once you start using your thumb (very lightly) to control the spool speed against the wind resistance it becomes second nature and your high overhand casts will be a piece of cake compared to casting into the wind.
good luck!
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