How do you correct backlashes using a baitcasting reel for bass fishing?
February 1, 2010
Realizing that some backlashes are gonna occur regardless,I would like to know how to do away with the annoyance of most.Particularly when changing lure size or simply casting into a prevailing wind.I’ve been using these reels for a few years but can’t seem to overcome this problem and would very much appreciate any" tips "to help avoid this pesty problem as much as possible so the frustration level can be dealt with a bit better and to make my fishing time on the water a more enjoyable experience.
Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions.
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Turn up the brake till you don’t backlash. Then as you fish backlashless loosen the brake a little every now and then until you start running into problems again and then tweak the brake tighter.
If you are casting light baits into the wind you are bound to have problems. This is one reason why I like to musky fish because if you need to cast into a wind you just tie one a 8 oz jerkbait or crank and cast away. Then when I want to cast downwind I may change to a bucktail.
turn the dial next to the rell handel, make it tighter. It will shorten your casting lenght but minimise your backlash.
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I know of this annoyance. If you are like me when it comes to flying that bait into the hole, even the slightest backlash can throw off your odds of catching that prize. Without changing any gear. When casting improve on hitting target and method of casting, zero in on targeted area (where you want the bait at) do not lobb the bait with a casual throw that allows the line to drift in the wind,rather give a more deliberate snap that will provide speed for the bait to cut threw the wind. practice this. If this is not achieved,you may be using a to high or to low poundage line or that the line is old and likes to snag . My pref is 8lb line for bass. If you are using a thin rod(trout) jump up to a more stout rhino rod(medium length)this will alleviate some any of the above line problems. clean junk off of line each time some is present. throw that line with a purpose in mind. Good Luck! Your prize awaits in the lake.
First click the thumb bar to release your lure. At first it will drop like a bomb. Reel it up and tighten the gear knob right next to the handle. Click thumb bar again. It should fall much slower or if you tightened too much not at all. You want you lure and line to stop completely as soon as it hits the ground. Continue tightening and checking until you get this result. Next when you make a cast use your thumb to stop the line spool right before it hits the water.(ground if practicing at home). Also try to be smooth and not cast to hard this is a definate bird’s nest. Good luck and have fun.
Adjust your drag.
Oh’ yes the old "bird-nest", all of the suggestions above are correct the only thing I might add is, "practice makes perfect".
! Good luck and "Fish On"…
I’ve been usin’ them for many, mannnny years and the way I solved the problem was casting with one in my backyard. If you’ve been using them for quite awhile as you say, might suggest checkin’ your casting dial (tighten up your free spool) and make necessary adjustments to it and or, go up to a heavier # test line until ya’ get the hang of it and then progressively drop down to lighter # test? Man ya’ got that right about the frustration, fishing is meant ta’ be fun, not work, unless of course your fishing for STEELHEAD