What size and type line for a baitcaster
Jan 6, 2020 21:12:47 #
I got my boy a baitcaster for having an awesome report card a few months back. He is 12, but very good with all things fishing. But he is having trouble with his new reel. He has practiced a lot, but can’t get the hang of it. How can I rig him up (line, lure, etc.) to give him a better chance at throwing his BC well?
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
Jan 6, 2020 21:28:46 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
What size and type line for a baitcaster?
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Jan 6, 2020 21:33:00 #
For my bait caster long time ago and super braid first came out, I loaded it with 50 lb test Spiderwire super braid which was the equivalent to 12 lb mono, then I used a much lighter leader more in tune with my rods rating. That size braid was a easier to untangle or whatever than the finer braid. I don't know if your reel has a built in adjustable brakes. If so start setting them at max. This will help you to not get rats nests from the spool keeping turning after the weight stops pulling out line. During this time he needs to educate his thumb which is your brake. As he gets better he should very gradually reduce the brake adjustment. Do not expect to be an "Expert" at the start. Just takes a lot of practice. Start short casts at first. Repetition.
Jan 6, 2020 22:15:48 #
azangler
Loc: Lake Havasu City, AZ
I learned to use a bait cast reel with a 30 lb braided line and a half ounce weight for practice in the back yard.
Start with short casts until the thumb starts to learn what it's supposed to do and gradually lower the weight of the practice lure.
Best tool to help with the bird nests is a crochet hook. I have two in my boat. Try it, you'll like it.
Start with short casts until the thumb starts to learn what it's supposed to do and gradually lower the weight of the practice lure.
Best tool to help with the bird nests is a crochet hook. I have two in my boat. Try it, you'll like it.
Jan 7, 2020 10:14:06 #
Jan 7, 2020 11:38:48 #
Get him some practice plugs. Spool up with 10 or 12 pound mono and "tune" the reel for use with whichever practice plug he ties on. The plugs come in different weights. Three eights and half ounce are common. The key is tuning the reel and practice, practice and more practice.
Don't let him pressure himself. Just proceed slowly. Someone said start withth short easy casts. Excellent advice.
Don't let him pressure himself. Just proceed slowly. Someone said start withth short easy casts. Excellent advice.
Jan 7, 2020 15:48:47 #
All great suggestions. He does get a little disappointed, but he always has his spinner too, so he jumps back in with that. I do think some heavier line may help, along with more practice.
Jan 7, 2020 16:19:10 #
Crank down the break and ease it up a little at a time. He'll be casting a distance by the end of the day.
Jan 7, 2020 20:10:53 #
I believe the easiest way to help his casting is controlling the speed of the spool. Regardless of the line size and strength, the matching of lure and rod are critical. Then practicing until he is near perfect on short targets, and then gradually extent the range. Shimano bait reels have internal contols. I do not know which others do. If his reel has them, adjust them to max and after he can mastered casting that way and wants more range, then back them off some. If those internal braking components aren't in his reel, then tighten the nuts on either side of the reel until the line with lure barely will unroll down the rod tip. Start there and then loosen up when his confidence and expertise improves. Trial and error. Tight lines! RJS
Jan 7, 2020 21:45:03 #
Jan 8, 2020 06:45:42 #
Jimmyking
Loc: Desoto , Missouri
Which reel ? They are not all the same . What kind of brakes ? Cast with the spool vertical to the ground .
Jan 8, 2020 06:50:07 #
Jimmyking
Loc: Desoto , Missouri
Not all reels have magnetic brakes . First , find out which reel we are talking about . You forgot to mention the supply tension knob. That's the starting point .
Jan 8, 2020 06:53:38 #
Jan 8, 2020 07:01:17 #
Jimmyking
Loc: Desoto , Missouri
Ok , did this reel come with an instructions booklet ? If not , go to their website and download one . Get the straight scoop on this particular reel .
Jan 8, 2020 20:11:40 #
In got him a BassPro Baitcaster. It does have magnetic brakes. I got one that wasn’t terribly expensive (~$60), since he is trying to learn how to use one.
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