Thank you very much for your videos. At 45 years old, I decided to take up fishing. I've been using your channel for research purposes, before I buy any gear. The endless options has been beyond overwhelming, but your videos have been a great help. I'll continue watching and gaining knowledge, getting prepared for gear buying in the spring. Thank you, again.
How exciting! I'm so happy for you. It can be overwhelming for sure. If you ever have any questions about anything, feel free to email me anytime. It's steve@thebassfishinglife.com
i’m using a mini mite jig on my spinning reel and it’s like casting my line alone with nothing on it, it’s pretty hard to get distance so thank you for the tips
Great question! I actually have not. I prefer a Med or Med Light cranking rod with a moderate action. I get enough whip with that rod to cast them pretty well.
How can I get more accurate and cast lighter weights like 1/4oz on a baitcaster? I get bad birds nest if I loosen the break too much compared to 3/8 or 1/2oz. Try flinging it out there to not get the backlash but then lose all accuracy.
Use a lighter weight rod and line- the rod needs to load at 1/4 ounce on the backswing- if you'll look at your rod it will have printed on it most of the time the lightest - heaviest lure it's "rated" for. This matters- make sure the rod you use is rated for baits 1/4 ounce or lower- that's going to be a medium or a medium light for most companies. Also reduce your line size to suit the rod- if you're throwing braid (which I recommend) then go down to a lighter size like 15-20 pound. If you're throwing fluorocarbon I'd go down to 10 or lower and make sure you're using a good line like SunLine Sniper, something soft and manageable. Finally- if you're still having trouble you can reduce your reel size to a 70 or BFS reel- they're made for throwing lighter baits and have a spool weighted and sized accordingly. A shorter rod will help with accuracy- try a 6' 10".
Great question. I use 1/4oz lures a lot on my baitcast gear. Setting up the brake as follows will be a great starting point and then you can adjust from there. First, loosen the spool tension knob almost all the way and turn the magnetic brake on the outside off. Be sure the centrifugal brake on the inside is set to 50%. Tie the lure on and hit the button with your thumb near the spool. Keep tightening the spool tension knob until the lure falls at a nice pace without spooling out too quickly. At that point, set the magnetic brake back to 50% and start casting. You can make fine adjustments from there. Excellent question!
@@darthjar9117 it definitely can be felt. I use the Red Phillips knot and really like it and I know lots of folks use the double-uni for their connecting knot. They are both nice and small knots.
Thank you very much for your videos. At 45 years old, I decided to take up fishing. I've been using your channel for research purposes, before I buy any gear. The endless options has been beyond overwhelming, but your videos have been a great help. I'll continue watching and gaining knowledge, getting prepared for gear buying in the spring. Thank you, again.
How exciting! I'm so happy for you. It can be overwhelming for sure. If you ever have any questions about anything, feel free to email me anytime. It's steve@thebassfishinglife.com
Excellent information as usual, thanks so much Steve!!!
Thanks! Have a terrific day.
Braves are world champions, Steve! What a happy day. Thank you for this video and the info
I saw that! I thought of you immediately. Congrats to you and all the other Braves fans out there. Big day indeed!
@@SteveRogersOutdoors wow. Thanks for thinking of me, bud. Take care and be safe
great tips - really enjoyed the vid, thanks
Thanks so much for watching!
What distance of leader? And what knot do you use?
i’m using a mini mite jig on my spinning reel and it’s like casting my line alone with nothing on it, it’s pretty hard to get distance so thank you for the tips
Good luck!
@@SteveRogersOutdoors thanks man
Do you use spinning gear for light crankbaits? What type of setup? Thanks!
Great question! I actually have not. I prefer a Med or Med Light cranking rod with a moderate action. I get enough whip with that rod to cast them pretty well.
How can I get more accurate and cast lighter weights like 1/4oz on a baitcaster? I get bad birds nest if I loosen the break too much compared to 3/8 or 1/2oz. Try flinging it out there to not get the backlash but then lose all accuracy.
Use a lighter weight rod and line- the rod needs to load at 1/4 ounce on the backswing- if you'll look at your rod it will have printed on it most of the time the lightest - heaviest lure it's "rated" for. This matters- make sure the rod you use is rated for baits 1/4 ounce or lower- that's going to be a medium or a medium light for most companies. Also reduce your line size to suit the rod- if you're throwing braid (which I recommend) then go down to a lighter size like 15-20 pound. If you're throwing fluorocarbon I'd go down to 10 or lower and make sure you're using a good line like SunLine Sniper, something soft and manageable. Finally- if you're still having trouble you can reduce your reel size to a 70 or BFS reel- they're made for throwing lighter baits and have a spool weighted and sized accordingly. A shorter rod will help with accuracy- try a 6' 10".
Great question. I use 1/4oz lures a lot on my baitcast gear. Setting up the brake as follows will be a great starting point and then you can adjust from there. First, loosen the spool tension knob almost all the way and turn the magnetic brake on the outside off. Be sure the centrifugal brake on the inside is set to 50%. Tie the lure on and hit the button with your thumb near the spool. Keep tightening the spool tension knob until the lure falls at a nice pace without spooling out too quickly. At that point, set the magnetic brake back to 50% and start casting. You can make fine adjustments from there. Excellent question!
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Thank you for the information. I will give it a try.
Would you use have Braid have mono ?
I use a braid to fluoro leader. A mono leader would work as well.
If you use a hi viz braid won’t the fish see it and get spooked?
Great question. I use a long leader of fluoro or mono tied to the braid.
@@SteveRogersOutdoors when you use that leader do you feel the knot past the tip of your rod? I’ve often gotten it stuck.
@@darthjar9117 it definitely can be felt. I use the Red Phillips knot and really like it and I know lots of folks use the double-uni for their connecting knot. They are both nice and small knots.