03-28-2006, 07:12 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Learning to cast with a revolving spool reel is like learning to type...or play tennis or golf...or whatever. It is better if you get some good instruction before you go off and try to learn by yourself. Then you don't have to unlearn bad habits.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most modern baitcasters include several adjustments you can make to help insure that you don't have "professional overruns". Some are more sophisticated and complicated than others. It does take some fine tuning to be able make long casts without creating a birdsnest. And, if you change the weight of the lure or bait you are casting, you need to adjust it each time you change, for best results.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The little thingy in the middle of the reel is probably the "levelwind". It makes sure the line is spooled up evenly when you wind it in. That helps with the backlash problem but the tension control and the magnetic brakes are far more influential in making good casts.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't know who you know or fish with on BFT, but we have a few members who fish with nothing but baitcast and others that use it regularly, along with spinning gear. There are places for both.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Do some surfin' on the web and you will probably find a lot of sites that can give you the "words" and maybe some pictures. But, as I said, you really need to have someone go over your tackle with you and show you how to make the adjustments to keep your casting from becoming a frustrating nightmare.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Like a lot of things, it is scary if you don't know how, but easy once you get the hang of it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most modern baitcasters include several adjustments you can make to help insure that you don't have "professional overruns". Some are more sophisticated and complicated than others. It does take some fine tuning to be able make long casts without creating a birdsnest. And, if you change the weight of the lure or bait you are casting, you need to adjust it each time you change, for best results.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The little thingy in the middle of the reel is probably the "levelwind". It makes sure the line is spooled up evenly when you wind it in. That helps with the backlash problem but the tension control and the magnetic brakes are far more influential in making good casts.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't know who you know or fish with on BFT, but we have a few members who fish with nothing but baitcast and others that use it regularly, along with spinning gear. There are places for both.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Do some surfin' on the web and you will probably find a lot of sites that can give you the "words" and maybe some pictures. But, as I said, you really need to have someone go over your tackle with you and show you how to make the adjustments to keep your casting from becoming a frustrating nightmare.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Like a lot of things, it is scary if you don't know how, but easy once you get the hang of it.[/#0000ff]
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