Hello everyone,
I’ve been fishing for about 2.5 years and enjoy saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing (including most species such as bass, catfish, trout, panfish and more), and fly fishing. As I’m sure you know it’s getting closer to the holidays and my mom wants to buy me a new reel. I decided that I want to try out a baitcaster. It should be able to work in saltwater and freshwater and should be in the $100 range. Please help and thanks for the advice!
Look at the Cadence fishing CB8. Read the reviews on Amazon. Incredible value! You can buy from Amazon or wait and see what special cadencefishing.com has for Black Friday.
You will have to get used to constantly readjusting the spool tension knob, based on the weight of your lure tied on. The spool tension knob is correctly adjusted, when you push the spool release lever, and the lure slowly, controllably falls to the ground, the stops without spool overrun. If this tension is not properly adjusted, you will have one helluva bird's nest that you may/maynot be able to remove. If the reel also has a centrifugal brake system, it makes it easier to control the spool's rotation rate, thereby be eliminating backlashes. If this is your first time using a baitcaster, it is better to start with a higher number setting, and more centrifugal brakes applied until your have mastered the casting feel if the reel, and the lure attached. The key is to not try to hurl the lure with all your might as this could cause the spool to rotate faster than the line is exiting off if it, and you could still get a bad backlash. If the backlash happens while the lure is in flight, the torque created by the casting force to the lure could cause the line to snap,and your new lure will continue in flight until it lands helplessly in the water. It can then only be retrieved if you are in a boat or kayak, and the lure floats, and you sees exactly where it lands. If the lure or bait sinks, you'll probably end up losing it. Hopefully, this little lesson will give you important insight into aspects of baitcasting reel adjustment factors. Good luck and don't get frustrated, if you don't perfect the adjustment technique right away. This will take time and you will gather knowledge about how to set the reel, each time you change your lure.
Banks fishing life wrote:
Hello everyone,
I’ve been fishing for about 2.5 years and enjoy saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing (including most species such as bass, catfish, trout, panfish and more), and fly fishing. As I’m sure you know it’s getting closer to the holidays and my mom wants to buy me a new reel. I decided that I want to try out a baitcaster. It should be able to work in saltwater and freshwater and should be in the $100 range. Please help and thanks for the advice!
Check out Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s too, if request a catalog, you’ll get a wealth of information and great variety of reels to choose from....
Good advice about adjusting the spool tension and the magnetic brake. I still think that for the $ the Cadence reel is an excellent choice. I used one this afternoon on loan from a friend and did not see an advantage in going for a really expensive reel as your first reel. I was fishing side-by-side with a Shimano Metanium today, and the difference did not merit the difference in price. The Metanium is $400+.
Also if anyone is still here would you mind recommending a pole to go with it?
Abu 6500 c can play in fresh and salt
I have a 7000c syncro drag, with the level wind removed, on an 11'6" lamiglass 1361 (?) 20# running line, 60# shockleader, for chunking 8 and bait from the beach. And a 6500 sports rocket on a 10 fter that throws 4-6 oz. That real also trolls for trout and walleye on a lighter freshwater trolling rod. And a musky fisherman might use 7000 in fresh water.
When you cast aim for the sky not the water. What was said about casting brake adjusting and smooth oposed to a snap when you cast.
BUT on my heavers i loosen her up until the spool moves side to side. Aim for the moon heave with all my might. Educated thumb helps when heave is not smooth enough. Clamp down on spool with thumb just before it hits water. In the dark that takes a practiced feel.
If you get a baitcaster, practice on dry land often before you hit the water. Otherwise you will be removing backlash rather than fishing. It takes some practice...there are reasons the spinning reel was invented.
I agree wholeheartedly with the above to practice on land before going to the water. As far as a casting rod, I would also recommend you look at the cadence fishing rods. Exceptional value for the money.
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