How do you cast light weight lures? I have a few really light weight lures like some small spoons and some rooster tails that I hardly use because I mostly fish from a shoreline and I...

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Mar 13, 2020 10:16:39 #

FS Digest

I have a few really light weight lures like some small spoons and some rooster tails that I hardly use because I mostly fish from a shoreline and I can never get them out far enough to feel like they're going to be effective. There just isn't enough weight on the end of the line to get any sort of momentum. And God forbid there's even a light breeze; especially off the water. A breeze will pick the rig up and I'm lucky if it goes 5 feet off shore.

I looked up how others use lighter lures and all I could really find was an obscure video on YouTube of some guy using some sort of weighted tape he put around the stem of the hooks on his light lures. I've never heard of this before and I could never find any sort of the same metallic tape (it looked like thin aluminum foil tape) he used.

So my question is how do most people use these kinds of lures? I assume most of them are used trolling on a boat because like I said I can't figure out how to cast them from shore.

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by MiskatonicProf_1926

Mar 13, 2020 10:16:46 #

FS Digest

I had the same problem a while back with tiny spinners while fishing for trout. I bought a cheap slingshot. Open bail, load lure so it doesn’t hook into slingshot, fire away.

I can usually launch my tiny spinners right across the River now.

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by AcesNixon007

Mar 13, 2020 10:16:51 #

FS Digest

If you're using a bait casting reel search for bfs fishing on YouTube.
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by deaddeth

Mar 13, 2020 10:16:55 #

FS Digest

I'm fairly new to fishing. I took it up about 3 years ago and all I have are a few cheap spincast rod and reel combos. Last weekend I went to our states Sports Show and picked up a Pflueger President Rod and Spinning Reel combo on a small discount so I'll probably be using that. Bait Casting setups look nice but I've heard from friends and family member they're used more or less by anglers with more experience. For the time being I'll be sticking to spin-cast setups since that's what I used as a kid.

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by MiskatonicProf_1926

Mar 13, 2020 10:17:01 #

FS Digest

Lighter lures like below 1/8 oz will need either spinning gear or specialized baitcasting rod and reel combo.

I have both. An 11ft ultralight spinning rod. This will cast the farthest for obvious reasons.

And a “BFS” setup baitcasting combo.

If you’re dead set on using baitcasters. Do a search on YouTube for bait finesse system. There’s a couple of people dedicated to doing reel/rod reviews and beginner bfs fishing.

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by SoberBrent

Mar 13, 2020 10:17:05 #

FS Digest

if I'm casting them long distances I use a very long pole. it'd also help to use slightly heavier line. not too heavy though, esp. if you're going for trout

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by centrarch

Mar 13, 2020 10:17:11 #

FS Digest

I just picked up a Pflueger President Spinning Reel and rod combo at the local Sports Show and it seems to be a good reel to use for ultra-light casting. I didn't realize this when I bought it; I picked it up because I'm pretty new to fishing and haven't bought a new rod in 2 years and I don't own any "nice" rods or reels. Anyway, what sort of line do you recommend for a Spin Real and light rod set up for ultra light fishing? I'll be targeting trout this summer with this reel but it would be nice to be able to use it for some bluegill. Like I said I'm new and I'd like some advice on what line you'd use.

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by MiskatonicProf_1926

Mar 14, 2020 09:24:43 #

Capt Lou

7’ on up UL power , mf taper , use 4/5 .# mono limp type like Sunline or Ex T
You will cast easily with light lures !

Mar 14, 2020 12:26:44 #

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

6lb mono is on most of the trout rods I own. You don't say sizes of either of your new acquisitions, but your choice of the Pflueger President reel is a good one. I prefer P-line CXX in 6lb, but you can go up or down a couple lb, and still be fine for both trout and bluegill. I know you will hear folks who swear by braid, but I save that for 10lb+ fish, just my opinion, of course. The braid less than 15lb tends to "lock up" on itself because of its tiny diameter and surface texture.... my experience.

PS.. if you are having difficulty with your spincast, try putting NEW line on it. Spincast reels are kinda hard on line (because of the pin that pops out to grab the line) and if they sit a while without use , memory development is a given.

Mar 14, 2020 12:44:43 #

Jeffchow88 Loc: San Francisco

Light lures, light tackle. Ultralight rods and reel, no heavier than 4 lb test. I use 2, have for years.

Mar 14, 2020 17:11:09 #

Cleemartin Loc: Hampton, Virginia

FS Digest wrote:

I just picked up a Pflueger President Spinning Ree... (show quote)

As light weight braid line that you can get away with. Add a light weight floro leader between the main line and the lure that you are casting.

Mar 14, 2020 18:36:40 #

Salesrep Loc: Maryland

Light lures require light rods and light line......spinning reel.

Specific lures are made for specific fish.
Match your tackle to the fish you are after.
Keep things simple and not complicated.
Fishing is a simple recreational thing to do.Small lures small fish = light lines light rods.

Mar 14, 2020 21:50:54 #

Farmboy843 Loc: Murrells Inlet S C

FS Digest wrote:

I have a few really light weight lures like some s... (show quote)

Weight of your line will have a big impact on your cast with light lures, I have put a split shot in front of the lure to cast further.

Mar 15, 2020 11:13:12 #

poetacasiano Loc: New York City

Hi,I have been following this discussion. Please educate me. What is BFS? Thank you.

Americo

Mar 15, 2020 11:47:41 #

Salesrep Loc: Maryland

“ BFS” best friends

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