Baitcaster doesn't cast very far: My baitcaster doesn't seem to get much distance. I usually fish with a texas rig, Senco or craw, 4ot wide gap hook and 3/16 bullet weight. Iv adjusted...

Dambass Loc: Glendora California

My baitcaster doesn't seem to get much distance. I usually fish with a texas rig, Senco or craw, 4ot wide gap hook and 3/16 bullet weight. Iv adjusted the tension knob. Tried fine tuning with the dial in brakes on the left side and still not much distance. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

D Tong Loc: San Francisco,Ca

Wow this is becoming a epidemic everyday there are individuals who are having issues with casting and not being able to figure out how to correct the problem with their product not good 🤪👎

MuskyHunter Loc: Torrington, CT

3/16 ounce is a little light for most baitcasters. What are the specs on your rod and reel?

I know my bait casting rods have difficulty with 3/16 ounce. For anything less the 1/4 ounce I will usually use a spinning rod and reel.

D Tong Loc: San Francisco,Ca

Is the problem due to operator error or bad product just saying because it seems like there is a lot of different types of individuals having the same problem can’t be all operational problem

Shutupandfish Loc: Transplanted roots back to Wyoming

MuskyHunter wrote:

3/16 ounce is a little light for most baitcasters. What are the specs on your rod and reel?

I know my bait casting rods have difficulty with 3/16 ounce. For anything less the 1/4 ounce I will usually use a spinning rod and reel.

Yup, or spend $400+ on a “finesse” baitcast

Sinker Rig Loc: Tampa area

I suspect it's a user problem

Greenyonline Loc: South Carolina

I would make the transition to spinning when the weights got real light on the lures/jigs I wanted to use. 3/16oz would fall into the spinning category for me. I could cast 1/4oz with a slower rod with/or a soft tip. Lighter line will help also but then the rod/reel combination starts to become something specifically for lightweight presentations. Back in the day Woo Daves was a spinning specialist and I have numerous rigs because of his accomplishments. I ended up using bait casters for heavier presentations mostly. Spinning for 1/16 to 3/16 and drop shotting etc.

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Baitcaster doesn't cast very far
Please define very far?

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Dambass wrote:

My baitcaster doesn't seem to get much distance. I usually fish with a texas rig, Senco or craw, 4ot wide gap hook and 3/16 bullet weight. Iv adjusted the tension knob. Tried fine tuning with the dial in brakes on the left side and still not much distance. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

What size line are you using. And what type rod and reel? As other folks have said on here 3/16 oz is awfully light for your average bait caster. I have a Shimano SLX DC mounted on an ultralight casting rod (that I paid way too much money for). The reel has 6 pound fluoro on it, and that set up will throw a 1/10 oz kastmaster a good long ways.
I'd say on an "average" bait caster, wind the spool tension down to nothing and release your brakes entirely. That's the best you're gonna get. But you better be damn good at thumbin that thing or you're gonna be livin in backlash city instead of Glendora.

Shutupandfish Loc: Transplanted roots back to Wyoming

Spiritof27 wrote:

What size line are you using. And what type rod a... (show quote)

So your reel listed as one of the more responsible priced light weight casting reels, worth it?

Dambass Loc: Glendora California

Ok, I figured too light. I'm new to baitcasters. Its an Abu Garcia 7ft Medium heavy...6.4:1 gear ratio...3/8 - 3/4 oz lure. 10-20 lb line. Does this help

Dambass Loc: Glendora California

Might be 20 yards

Dambass Loc: Glendora California

Thanks Greeneonline...so if I do a texas rig with wotm go with a minimum of 1/4 oz bullet weight?

Dambass Loc: Glendora California

You probably right...I'm new to bass fishing and baitcasters

Dambass Loc: Glendora California

Think I'm getting this now. I have 20lb mono on and I'll move up to 1/4 oz bullet weight