Finally someone that knows what he’s talking about. I been watching videos and nobody mentions the tension knob and you do because you know wtf your talking about 👍
I really enjoyed this video since I have never done any shore fishing before. I am actually down in Puerto Vallarta with a new Penn Long Beach Reel awaiting the arrival of a fishing rod. I have carefully installed 150 yards of 50LB 100% PE Braided Line. Will keep you posted on the outcome!
Been fishing 10+ years and i just got my first baitcaster, thank you so much for keeping me from wasting hundreds of feet of line and hours of precious fishin time
I hit the subscribe button and immediately I became the coolest person in the room. (Of course I’m sitting in the house by myself, but I’m still the coolest). Great video and very clear explanations. I have that same real and love it.
I'm THAT hardcore spinning guy who just got his first baitcaster for catfishing and have backlashed it almost every other cast and about to shelf it for the season before I found this video. My dude.... ❤❤ I even made sure I had my line memory synced up with the baitcast reel cuz I didn't know. 🤣 Good to know; also for you for future if you follow the memory of new line with your spinning reel your GTG, it's only when you run it backwards (the spool goes the opposite way the line turns) then it trys to "pop off" when you open the bail. Thanks again homie!! 🎣
I've got 6 or 7 peen level wind I just used for pear fishing but now practice for distance. I watch all the videos I find about distance casting . this video was a wonderful blessing thank you young man. Papa wishing you well 😊
You are absolutely right, since I’ve hit the subscribe button, my life have changed. Pretty girls are constantly staring at me, my boss offered a promotion and I became the most influential member of the community. Not mentioning of course the naughty part.
Ok just bought the Shakespeare's ATS one was 38 dollars at Walmart. I'm not use to it yet, thank you for showing me more about it, I was having major backlash, now I know why. Started fishing in the 80's, but only on occasions, now I've started back up and seeing this video has boosted my confidence to keep fishing. Thank you so much.
This is one if not the best explained videos on what we call a multipier reel in south africa . Im new to these reels and still learning all the videos i have watched on youtube guys just explains about thumb muscles memory and that is were i got stuck but you explaining about holding your thumb on the spool lightly just confimed what my mind told me , great stuff man! Awesome video
Thanks for the lesson! We moved to Pensacola FL from Oklahoma and I'm going to start surf fishing, and this is a great video for a beginner like me. I feel much more confident going out and trying it with my Penn Squall, and I'm definitely going to use the duct tape tip until I get it down.
I'm old. My reel is old. I have a Penn Squidder #140 I've had this reel all my life. Today I have it on a 10' surf rod, and can cast 200 yards of 40lb line no problem. This gets me into the main channel of the Ohio River at Alexandria Point, Portsmouth. My PB was a 67lb flatty at that location. 2yrs ago I beached a 41lb flatty same spot. A spinning reel would maybe get me 100 yards out if it was a surf casting outfit, a football field short of the main channel.
Great video! I was gifted a penn rival 20LW to use at the coast.. after watching this video, I'm casting like someone who's been using baitcasters all their life lol! Best part about it is I'm able to educate my buddies since I'm killing them in distance with their spinning reels 😁
That's a good reel! And that's really cool that you picked it up that fast. Took me a little while to learn. Can't beilive your already out casting them that fast. Thats awesome man!!!
@@humbertoortiz4987 I have the 20lw my buddy bought me. He put braided line but it seems to get stuck at points. The line doesnt roll back equally. I may have to wet it first.
I magged my reels set the tension to zero. You can then really cast that thing . The spool has to be matal not carbon fiber or plastic. Good video. I clicked the subscribe button but it didnt make me any cooler than I all ready am. 😅
Awesome video learned how to cast my ats30 by watching, I now have 65lb braid on it paired with a 10 ft. Uglystik bigwater rod and casting atleast 100yards, thanks for the information.
Thanks awesome!!! I have a big water rod too and I love it! Man thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the heck out of that and again that's really cool your casting that far this quick!
on the second cast, at the time of 3:43 - 3:45 (watch in slow motion) you put your thumb on the spool for a second to slow it down. Even though your shoulder hides your arm and you don't rest your thumb doesn't mean that, that's a "thumb free" on the second cast. At 4:12 - 4:13 time when you release all of the tension, you prop up your pole high so you can stop the spool before your sinker hit the ground. You are very "smart", using a 60-80 pounds mono line to demonstrate; with that kind of pounds the line is stiff and hard to backlash unless you're whipping the sh!t out of it. I am a beginner at baitcasting. You are right, my 6.6ft baitcast rod can cast as far as my 8ft spinning rod. Thank you for the tips. :)
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
I can't picture anything, casting further than My Haibo Cheetah 9000, spooled with 30 lb braid, a 4 oz sinker, on a 10 foot heavy pole, utilizing the Pendulum cast method, but I just bought Two level winds, if they do , my jaw will drop, great tips on this video!
The spool end cap on a revolving spool reel is *NOT* to be used as a spool braking mechanism. Doing so will add friction wear to the spool spindle at the least. These end caps are there for two reasons - to better center the spool in the frame and to set the spool free play to a minimum. This is done by screwing in the end cap a little at a time until the spool feels the friction of the end cap. Then slightly relieve the friction and allow the spool to have full free play. That's it. Do nothing else with spool end caps. These days, all "bait casting" reels will at least have 2 to 6 centrifugal brake blocks on the spool. Each of the blocks can be either removed (or turned off) to increase the speed of the spool. Initially, all blocks should be left on (or turned on), for maximum spool braking. Remove (or turn off) a block at a time as casting proficiency improves. Brake blocks will require taking off the gear side plate of the reel in order to adjust the blocks and are not a simple, quick braking adjustment as are externally controlled dynamic spool braking. Some conventional reels also come with magnetic spool braking. This can be an array of magnets or a single magnet, and either are adjustable for the amount of magnetism applied to the aluminum spool. The magnets create "eddy currents" to metal spools, slowing them down. Most magnetic spool braking is dynamic, meaning the mag strength is easily adjusted with the turn of a knob on the side of the reel. Start off with full magnet strength and very slowly decrease the magnetism as one becomes proficient with casting. There is a relationship between the payload weight and line diameter and wind direction and strength with regards to how much braking is required. For the very most part, full spool braking is the way to go when learning how to cast a conventional revolving spool reel. Initially, it will be "hand's off" casting, as seen in this video. For absolute maximum casting distance, remove the level wind completely from the reel. These things just add a huge amount of wasted spool drag that will severely limit distance. After casting, lay the line back on evenly with yer rod holding hand fingers. No need for a level wind for throwing out bait chunks, but they can be handy for lots of lure flipping relatively short distances. Yep, ya might need a pair of rods 'n' reels - one for bait, one for lures. 🙂 The main line on these reels should be monofilament. Better quality copolymer mono (Sakuma, Sufix Tritanium Plus, etc) has less memory than cheap mono and will simply work better for casting. It also pays to add a heavier mono shock leader - this is Mandatory if maximum distance is required and Hatteras or pendulum casting techniques are used. If the main line is 14lbs to 30lbs, a shocker leader of 50lb mono is uni knotted to the main line ( i.imgur.com/LUkkC5w.png ), and will allow 3 to 8 turns of the leader around the spool with a payload drop off the rod tip of about half the length of the rod. A cheap KastKing Rover 40 to 60 will easily do 100 yards with just centrifugal brake blocks and no thumb on the spool until splashdown. Enjoy, 👍
Just subscribed. Finally a video with levelwind reels! Love the idea you can tighten the tension knob all the way and cast without the thumb or nest because i cast 8+ oz with weight, leader+ bait in saltwater & the line physically burns my thumb as it is cast, so seeing i can cast it without the burn is fantastic. I got 100# 4 strand on my Penn Levelwind & 70# on my AG spinning reel. Casts smooth. Gonna try this technique this weekend in the yard with my Penn & see how it goes. Hope it works with no thumb or eagles nest 😂. 🤞... Thank you Sir for this video. BTW, what is that reel you have in this video?
Awesome video detailing a casting reel. I was one of those people that was afraid Haha! I'm getting use to them. Like your channel keep some great informative videos.
I have started fishing with Penn reels. All are vintage reels. I can get good distance from the smaller ones like the Jigmasters. Squidder, 66s and such. Still having trouble getting distance from my 4/0 and 6/0 Senators. Great video.
The ultimate way to feather the spool (which allows you to loosen the tension knob and increase distance) is to cast with your index finger on the trigger and your thumb gently touching the reel as you cast. Two hands, moderate power until you get it down pat. Tight lines out there!
About the only time we are really worried about distance is when we saltwater fish from the piers. Don't have that problem here in KY. I use spinning rods in 10 to 12 feet. No trigger. These reels cast better with spinning rods than they do with casting rods. We cast about 8 oz of lead and half or sometimes a whole 8 inch fish with 70 to 80 lb braid line. The 4/0 and 6/0 Senators still get about 100 yds. Not bad
I'm not familiar with the Senators but I will add this; if they are very old and used, you might take them apart and remove the level wind gear and that shaft and guide. Clean and lube it up good while you are there. Use your thumb to level wind on retrieve. It bet you won't believe how much further it will cast. If not, reassemble parts.
@@MrCobb-rq8iv the Senator isn't a level wind. I have about 6 of the Penn 209 and about 10 of the 309s. They are level winds but never use them. The 4/0 and 6/0 are are just big for casting. Since I wrote the first time I am learning to cast the bigger reels. I have added 4 4/0s , 2 6/0s, a FinNor Golden Regal 50 and 2 9/0s. All my reels are vintage except 1 of the 9/0s is made in China. Bought it so my grandson would have a big reel to shark fish with. I use 150 lb braid on them. All my reels are disassembled, cleaned, lubed and the spindles of the spools are polished and I also upgrade the drags. The 9/0s got hot rodded with alot of stainless steel parts for strength. If I use them in saltwater then I disassemble them again and clean them. A few of my Penn reels are from the 1940s. Love the old ones.
4/0 and 6/0 senators are not intended to be casting reels. It's a matter of physics. With the large steel spool filled with line, it takes a lot of inertia to get that moving. Their really made for bottom fishing or trolling. Although you can cast them, there are much better large reels made for casting.
The biggest secret that isn't a secret is to cast with your index finger on the trigger. This puts your hand further back on the rod allowing your thumb to be basically behind the spool. This also allows your thumb to make the least amount of contact and makes feathering a breeze. Before I did this feathering was difficult at best.
We’re getting ready to go on a fishing trip with family and friends. This video is great, I’m going to have them all watch this to make it easier for everyone to use our equipment!
Good video! Bought a baitcaster for one of my catfish rods and it keeps bird nesting! Had no clue you could still cast decent with the tension all the way tight! I use baitcasters on my bass poles but this was a different animal for me! Going catfishing this weekend and will put your tips to use!!!! Great video!
If you guys have not jumped over to the casting reels then you really are loosing out. As he said this is one of those things that does help you catch more fish. You can really cover so much more water with a decent casting reel over other types. I was hesitant at first but finally got the exact Okuma Classic he has in this video. After about a good one to two hours of practice at a local park and a Marina I have gone from having the tension turned all the way up to turning just about all the way down and having no backlashes. I took measurements and I have been able to get 100 to 110 yards casting distance. I have the reel paired with an 11 foot Daiwa FT Surf rod. And keep in mind the rod is a spinning rod so imagine I could get even more distance with the same but casting rod. This really does take fishing to a whole new level. The only problem now is slowly I will have to change out all of my rods and reels and this is no small number. I wish I would of done this before getting all of the spinning rod/reels.
@@reelcatfishing4479 Ill let you know for sure. Where I am trying to cast there is a sunken F4 Phantom Jet in the marina that is about 150-175 yards out that I am trying to get to that is about 65 feet deep. I am trying to get to it from shore. This is the most overwhelming structure in the entire marina and can imagine there is swarms of fish there due to how it drops off and the huge Jet on the bottom. I only was able to try a few casts last night at the spot as the wind was just to strong and going against me so was a good 50 yards short. Also I am swapping out the line from the 20lb mono(.40mm dia) to some 30lb braid(.30mm dia). I imagine I can easily get 10-20% further for the fact that is thinner diameter line. Just hope this wind that seems to always be in the evening when I fish ceases as its making it hard especially because its going against me.
That does sound like a great spot. I bet it's loaded. I hate when then wind is not in ur favor especially when ur trying to get out really far. Braid will cast further but it is a little easier to backlash sometimes.
@@reelcatfishing4479 Yeah hoping there is a lot of fish there. Yes taking into consideration that braid is easier to backlash and harder to get undone so will tighten tensioner a bit more and go from there. At first was hard to always remember to have thumb on the spool during casting and putting good pressure as soon as it hits water but now is second nature. That really is the key as long as you always remember that then should be good.
I have a big senator reel on a short stout rod and i been scared to use it, im gonna try it now thanks!! 👍my only question would be will it still go far with the short rod?
Awesome tip I use to be scared to use them now I have 2 okuma 3 Ming yang 3 Abu my wife said I have a addiction once you learn how to use them there no going back
Thanks mate,demonstrations is really cool & helpful..as I am starting to learn how to cast this kind of reel. I can't imagine how far I can casg on this one when I'm good @ it as I am a big caster with a spinning reel!
I can’t wait to get this tips into practice cuz I’ve been for years trying to figure it out I ended up getting the spinning reel and I can’t get far enough
Question: I have a KastKing Rover 50 reel. Is this reel good for casting supposedly. The brake adjustment seems to do nothing for slowing down the spool. It bird nests awful even on short casts. Is there a trick to this reel for casting that I am missing??? Very frustrating. I love the reel but I can't use it for casting
Just subbed. Hey it worked I'm cool lol. Seriously you have a lot of info on your videos. Thanks for what you're doing out here for us. Tight lines man.
Glad you uploaded this! Am going to be ordering my first baitcaster tomorrow and wasnt really sure which to get. Still eyeing the Okuma CLX 450La, the Okuma XP Pro 452 and the Kastking Rover 60. Really like all 3 but am on a budget of around 65$ and looking for a reel that can hold plenty of line, has bearings not bushings and the auto engage.
The I have the okumas in several sizes. Love them but they don't auto engage. Idk how much you would want to pay for one but Penn makes some great reels that auto engage, have loud clickers, hold alot of line and aren't as high as the Abu Garcia. You can find them for around 70 bucks. If that's to high the okumas are still awesome and not having auto engage doesn't take long to get used to
@@reelcatfishing4479 Yeah my budget is just around $70 atm. I like the look of those Kastking Rovers, might end up getting one of those or the Okuma you have but i a bigger size. Any experience with Kastking stuff before?
Penn makes very good reels. Nice drags and clickers especially. They are well built and last a long time. Only issue I've ever had is that the bigger reels are harder to cast without backlashing and they don't cast as far.
Finally someone that knows what he’s talking about. I been watching videos and nobody mentions the tension knob and you do because you know wtf your talking about 👍
Basic rules for using a baitcaster explained simply. Thanks indeed!
Although tricky part starts when you want to cast small, light lures.
Casting light lures in the wind is the hardest! Still I love my Shimano bantam mag! ;o)
Fished all my life, always wanted to try a baitcaster. Just got one and you helped me out so much, I really appreciate it thanks.....
I really enjoyed this video since I have never done any shore fishing before. I am actually down in Puerto Vallarta with a new Penn Long Beach Reel awaiting the arrival of a fishing rod. I have carefully installed 150 yards of 50LB 100% PE Braided Line. Will keep you posted on the outcome!
Just for your information, I clicked that red subscribe button and I looked back and my Dog was nodding his head. It was frickin crazy man.
I’ve used these reels for forever that’s why I can say this is probably the best video how to use them. Listen to this guy!!!!
Been fishing 10+ years and i just got my first baitcaster, thank you so much for keeping me from wasting hundreds of feet of line and hours of precious fishin time
I hit the subscribe button and immediately I became the coolest person in the room. (Of course I’m sitting in the house by myself, but I’m still the coolest). Great video and very clear explanations. I have that same real and love it.
I'm THAT hardcore spinning guy who just got his first baitcaster for catfishing and have backlashed it almost every other cast and about to shelf it for the season before I found this video. My dude.... ❤❤ I even made sure I had my line memory synced up with the baitcast reel cuz I didn't know. 🤣 Good to know; also for you for future if you follow the memory of new line with your spinning reel your GTG, it's only when you run it backwards (the spool goes the opposite way the line turns) then it trys to "pop off" when you open the bail. Thanks again homie!! 🎣
I've got 6 or 7 peen level wind I just used for pear fishing but now practice for distance. I watch all the videos I find about distance casting . this video was a wonderful blessing
thank you young man. Papa wishing you well 😊
You are absolutely right, since I’ve hit the subscribe button, my life have changed. Pretty girls are constantly staring at me, my boss offered a promotion and I became the most influential member of the community. Not mentioning of course the naughty part.
Ok just bought the Shakespeare's ATS one was 38 dollars at Walmart. I'm not use to it yet, thank you for showing me more about it, I was having major backlash, now I know why. Started fishing in the 80's, but only on occasions, now I've started back up and seeing this video has boosted my confidence to keep fishing. Thank you so much.
This is one if not the best explained videos on what we call a multipier reel in south africa . Im new to these reels and still learning all the videos i have watched on youtube guys just explains about thumb muscles memory and that is were i got stuck but you explaining about holding your thumb on the spool lightly just confimed what my mind told me , great stuff man! Awesome video
Really cool to hear the video helped man! Thanks!!!
Thanks for the lesson! We moved to Pensacola FL from Oklahoma and I'm going to start surf fishing, and this is a great video for a beginner like me. I feel much more confident going out and trying it with my Penn Squall, and I'm definitely going to use the duct tape tip until I get it down.
Excellent explanation and tips. Just picked up a conventional reel with no explanations. Thank-you for making this video available.
I'm old. My reel is old. I have a Penn Squidder #140 I've had this reel all my life. Today I have it on a 10' surf rod, and can cast
200 yards of 40lb line no problem. This gets me into the main channel of the Ohio River at Alexandria Point,
Portsmouth. My PB was a 67lb flatty at that location. 2yrs ago I beached a 41lb flatty same spot. A spinning
reel would maybe get me 100 yards out if it was a surf casting outfit, a football field short of the main channel.
Very helpful video for people starting whit casting reel congrats
Thanks buddy! I learned from your video how to not backlash! 🧵 🎣
I like your attitude
I was sceptic for a long time but I finally got one and I've only backslashed it once. love it!!!
I was the same way man! I love it too brother
Excellent that’s what I was looking for 👊
Awesome Video!
Went and bought a
penn squall 60ld can't wait to use it!!
I just got the 50 for sturgeon it’s hard I can’t get it out as far as my spinning reels but I’ll get there
Very helpful video thank you for posting now I'm not afraid to use one of these reels man thank you.
You made it look easy.
Yaaaa… this should be the #1 vid for info on conventionals
Thanks for the tips. I was also intimidated by those types of reals but now feel confident that I can master it with practice.
That has to be the best leaning video i have seen on youtube.Now i will try a baitcaster, thank you and subscribed.
Great info man I was going to throw away but this video helped me a lot with my fathers day gift
I hit the subscribe button just because of the cool way you solicted subscribers. Thank you for your expertise.
Great video! I was gifted a penn rival 20LW to use at the coast.. after watching this video, I'm casting like someone who's been using baitcasters all their life lol! Best part about it is I'm able to educate my buddies since I'm killing them in distance with their spinning reels 😁
That's a good reel! And that's really cool that you picked it up that fast. Took me a little while to learn. Can't beilive your already out casting them that fast. Thats awesome man!!!
I have the same reel but i keep backlashing🤣 i have 50 pound braid is that good?
@@humbertoortiz4987 I have the 20lw my buddy bought me. He put braided line but it seems to get stuck at points. The line doesnt roll back equally. I may have to wet it first.
Just got me hooked, looks much more fun than my spinning reels. Great video.
I magged my reels set the tension to zero. You can then really cast that thing . The spool has to be matal not carbon fiber or plastic. Good video.
I clicked the subscribe button but it didnt make me any cooler than I all ready am. 😅
Thank you for this informative podcast!! I have subscribed and will look forward to another one of your videos!! Best regards, Bob from AZ
Awesome video learned how to cast my ats30 by watching, I now have 65lb braid on it paired with a 10 ft. Uglystik bigwater rod and casting atleast 100yards, thanks for the information.
Thanks awesome!!! I have a big water rod too and I love it! Man thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the heck out of that and again that's really cool your casting that far this quick!
i just did a review on the ats 30
@@PONDRIVERBOYS I bought the ats30 and how do you stop the handle from engaging when you cast??
@@khouriedwards1896 I DID A REVIEW ON MY PAGE IF U WANNA LOOK AT IT,, BUT U GOTTA TIGHTEN THE LEVER SCREW DOWN REAL HARD
You're a good teacher man. It reminds me of tuning a bow for archery.
Hi I just looked at this reel in walmart the other day thinking about getting one thanks great video
Thank You, just received my first-ever conventional reel and had a freaking backlash on my first cast, almost returned the damn thing, LOL
Been on the fence of making the switch. Think you got me sold
Awesome man!!! You will love them once you get the hang of it. The ability to cast so much further is worth it 100%.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom sir, I just got myself a baitcaster and will give it another try for sure
on the second cast, at the time of 3:43 - 3:45 (watch in slow motion) you put your thumb on the spool for a second to slow it down. Even though your shoulder hides your arm and you don't rest your thumb doesn't mean that, that's a "thumb free" on the second cast. At 4:12 - 4:13 time when you release all of the tension, you prop up your pole high so you can stop the spool before your sinker hit the ground. You are very "smart", using a 60-80 pounds mono line to demonstrate; with that kind of pounds the line is stiff and hard to backlash unless you're whipping the sh!t out of it. I am a beginner at baitcasting. You are right, my 6.6ft baitcast rod can cast as far as my 8ft spinning rod. Thank you for the tips. :)
Just got my first baitcaster rod and this video was definitely super helpful
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
I can't picture anything, casting further than My Haibo Cheetah 9000, spooled with 30 lb braid, a 4 oz sinker, on a 10 foot heavy pole, utilizing the Pendulum cast method, but I just bought Two level winds, if they do , my jaw will drop, great tips on this video!
Trying to learn to throw a baitcaster. Good information.
The spool end cap on a revolving spool reel is *NOT* to be used as a spool braking mechanism. Doing so will add friction wear to the spool spindle at the least. These end caps are there for two reasons - to better center the spool in the frame and to set the spool free play to a minimum. This is done by screwing in the end cap a little at a time until the spool feels the friction of the end cap. Then slightly relieve the friction and allow the spool to have full free play. That's it. Do nothing else with spool end caps.
These days, all "bait casting" reels will at least have 2 to 6 centrifugal brake blocks on the spool. Each of the blocks can be either removed (or turned off) to increase the speed of the spool. Initially, all blocks should be left on (or turned on), for maximum spool braking. Remove (or turn off) a block at a time as casting proficiency improves. Brake blocks will require taking off the gear side plate of the reel in order to adjust the blocks and are not a simple, quick braking adjustment as are externally controlled dynamic spool braking.
Some conventional reels also come with magnetic spool braking. This can be an array of magnets or a single magnet, and either are adjustable for the amount of magnetism applied to the aluminum spool. The magnets create "eddy currents" to metal spools, slowing them down. Most magnetic spool braking is dynamic, meaning the mag strength is easily adjusted with the turn of a knob on the side of the reel. Start off with full magnet strength and very slowly decrease the magnetism as one becomes proficient with casting.
There is a relationship between the payload weight and line diameter and wind direction and strength with regards to how much braking is required. For the very most part, full spool braking is the way to go when learning how to cast a conventional revolving spool reel. Initially, it will be "hand's off" casting, as seen in this video.
For absolute maximum casting distance, remove the level wind completely from the reel. These things just add a huge amount of wasted spool drag that will severely limit distance. After casting, lay the line back on evenly with yer rod holding hand fingers. No need for a level wind for throwing out bait chunks, but they can be handy for lots of lure flipping relatively short distances. Yep, ya might need a pair of rods 'n' reels - one for bait, one for lures. 🙂
The main line on these reels should be monofilament. Better quality copolymer mono (Sakuma, Sufix Tritanium Plus, etc) has less memory than cheap mono and will simply work better for casting. It also pays to add a heavier mono shock leader - this is Mandatory if maximum distance is required and Hatteras or pendulum casting techniques are used. If the main line is 14lbs to 30lbs, a shocker leader of 50lb mono is uni knotted to the main line ( i.imgur.com/LUkkC5w.png ), and will allow 3 to 8 turns of the leader around the spool with a payload drop off the rod tip of about half the length of the rod.
A cheap KastKing Rover 40 to 60 will easily do 100 yards with just centrifugal brake blocks and no thumb on the spool until splashdown. Enjoy, 👍
Just subscribed. Finally a video with levelwind reels! Love the idea you can tighten the tension knob all the way and cast without the thumb or nest because i cast 8+ oz with weight, leader+ bait in saltwater & the line physically burns my thumb as it is cast, so seeing i can cast it without the burn is fantastic. I got 100# 4 strand on my Penn Levelwind & 70# on my AG spinning reel. Casts smooth. Gonna try this technique this weekend in the yard with my Penn & see how it goes. Hope it works with no thumb or eagles nest 😂. 🤞... Thank you Sir for this video. BTW, what is that reel you have in this video?
Very educational tutorial 😊
Outstanding information!
Good show bud, new to this reel and this was helpful. Keep it coming
Awesome video detailing a casting reel. I was one of those people that was afraid Haha! I'm getting use to them. Like your channel keep some great informative videos.
Thankyou! People wouldn't think backlashing a reel would be scary but it is lol. I appreciate that!
I have started fishing with Penn reels. All are vintage reels. I can get good distance from the smaller ones like the Jigmasters. Squidder, 66s and such. Still having trouble getting distance from my 4/0 and 6/0 Senators. Great video.
The ultimate way to feather the spool (which allows you to loosen the tension knob and increase distance) is to cast with your index finger on the trigger and your thumb gently touching the reel as you cast. Two hands, moderate power until you get it down pat. Tight lines out there!
About the only time we are really worried about distance is when we saltwater fish from the piers. Don't have that problem here in KY. I use spinning rods in 10 to 12 feet. No trigger. These reels cast better with spinning rods than they do with casting rods. We cast about 8 oz of lead and half or sometimes a whole 8 inch fish with 70 to 80 lb braid line. The 4/0 and 6/0 Senators still get about 100 yds. Not bad
I'm not familiar with the Senators but I will add this; if they are very old and used, you might take them apart and remove the level wind gear and that shaft and guide. Clean and lube it up good while you are there. Use your thumb to level wind on retrieve. It bet you won't believe how much further it will cast. If not, reassemble parts.
@@MrCobb-rq8iv the Senator isn't a level wind. I have about 6 of the Penn 209 and about 10 of the 309s. They are level winds but never use them. The 4/0 and 6/0 are are just big for casting. Since I wrote the first time I am learning to cast the bigger reels. I have added 4 4/0s , 2 6/0s, a FinNor Golden Regal 50 and 2 9/0s. All my reels are vintage except 1 of the 9/0s is made in China. Bought it so my grandson would have a big reel to shark fish with. I use 150 lb braid on them. All my reels are disassembled, cleaned, lubed and the spindles of the spools are polished and I also upgrade the drags. The 9/0s got hot rodded with alot of stainless steel parts for strength. If I use them in saltwater then I disassemble them again and clean them. A few of my Penn reels are from the 1940s. Love the old ones.
4/0 and 6/0 senators are not intended to be casting reels. It's a matter of physics. With the large steel spool filled with line, it takes a lot of inertia to get that moving. Their really made for bottom fishing or trolling. Although you can cast them, there are much better large reels made for casting.
The biggest secret that isn't a secret is to cast with your index finger on the trigger. This puts your hand further back on the rod allowing your thumb to be basically behind the spool. This also allows your thumb to make the least amount of contact and makes feathering a breeze. Before I did this feathering was difficult at best.
We’re getting ready to go on a fishing trip with family and friends. This video is great, I’m going to have them all watch this to make it easier for everyone to use our equipment!
Good video! Bought a baitcaster for one of my catfish rods and it keeps bird nesting! Had no clue you could still cast decent with the tension all the way tight! I use baitcasters on my bass poles but this was a different animal for me! Going catfishing this weekend and will put your tips to use!!!! Great video!
Awesome man!! Hope u do well and get on a few nice ones! Thanks!
Hiya I'm watching you use the bait caster it is a very good video to watch and very informative
Mo from uk.
If you guys have not jumped over to the casting reels then you really are loosing out. As he said this is one of those things that does help you catch more fish. You can really cover so much more water with a decent casting reel over other types. I was hesitant at first but finally got the exact Okuma Classic he has in this video.
After about a good one to two hours of practice at a local park and a Marina I have gone from having the tension turned all the way up to turning just about all the way down and having no backlashes. I took measurements and I have been able to get 100 to 110 yards casting distance. I have the reel paired with an 11 foot Daiwa FT Surf rod. And keep in mind the rod is a spinning rod so imagine I could get even more distance with the same but casting rod. This really does take fishing to a whole new level.
The only problem now is slowly I will have to change out all of my rods and reels and this is no small number. I wish I would of done this before getting all of the spinning rod/reels.
Heck yeah man!! That's so awesome. You are learning it faster than I did!! Can't wait to hear of the fish you get on it man
@@reelcatfishing4479 Ill let you know for sure. Where I am trying to cast there is a sunken F4 Phantom Jet in the marina that is about 150-175 yards out that I am trying to get to that is about 65 feet deep. I am trying to get to it from shore. This is the most overwhelming structure in the entire marina and can imagine there is swarms of fish there due to how it drops off and the huge Jet on the bottom. I only was able to try a few casts last night at the spot as the wind was just to strong and going against me so was a good 50 yards short. Also I am swapping out the line from the 20lb mono(.40mm dia) to some 30lb braid(.30mm dia). I imagine I can easily get 10-20% further for the fact that is thinner diameter line. Just hope this wind that seems to always be in the evening when I fish ceases as its making it hard especially because its going against me.
That does sound like a great spot. I bet it's loaded. I hate when then wind is not in ur favor especially when ur trying to get out really far. Braid will cast further but it is a little easier to backlash sometimes.
But as fast as your learning I'd say u will be fine with braid
@@reelcatfishing4479 Yeah hoping there is a lot of fish there. Yes taking into consideration that braid is easier to backlash and harder to get undone so will tighten tensioner a bit more and go from there. At first was hard to always remember to have thumb on the spool during casting and putting good pressure as soon as it hits water but now is second nature. That really is the key as long as you always remember that then should be good.
Great no-nonsense video, thank you
I just subbed because of this video, great advice.
Thx
Great video...I needed this info as I'm casting with my first baitcaster tomorrow
I have a big senator reel on a short stout rod and i been scared to use it, im gonna try it now thanks!! 👍my only question would be will it still go far with the short rod?
Thanks, very informative and makes me feel more confident.
Good info, I like the tape trick. I just made the transition. Daiwa Seagate SGT 35H. Waiting on my 10' surf rod.
The tape in the spool is one of the smartest things I've heard
It helped me out while I learned. I backlashed a ton trying to learn and I know how bad it sucks to backlash deep
Thanks for the info. Gonna try my Penn 310 GTI for the first time tomorrow...
love the humor i have shown the same to others. i show then they believe
Great video and I'm cool because it 40 degrees out😂
I do pier fishing at the beach in So California where overhead casting isn't allowed, what is the best method?
Thanks, just got myself one of those & I'll go practice in a park or something first with tension.
Great video man. Would a 10ft medium heavy Ugly Stick rod work eith this Okuma Classic clx? I also have a 12ft.
Great information on the bait caster and how to cast them hope it helps some folks change up . Good video brother .
Thanks man! Me too
Great video buddy thanks for sharing your story and your thoughts and advice
Awesome tip I use to be scared to use them now I have 2 okuma 3 Ming yang 3 Abu my wife said I have a addiction once you learn how to use them there no going back
That's for sure man. I wouldn't trade mine for nothing lol. And I'm in the same boat...she says I'm addicted as well lol
Heavier lines heavier baits and longer distances they have definitely improved my quality of fish from the bank ...I think I'll try the tape trick
100 percent agree!!! That's the same for me man. And yeah the tape trick helps from having bad backslashes
@oliver cheng Tell that to Catfish Dave. Checkmate.
Subscribed. Thanks for the tips.
Great video. Exactly what I was looking for as a beginner.
Great video bro👍👍👍
Great tips Tyler! I like videos where I learn things :)
Thanks!!! I enjoy doing these videos!
It worked they everybody thinks I’m kool af now👍🏽
Lol heck yeah! I knew it lol
Nice Video. Very helpful
Any thoughts on the Abu Garcia Ambassador SX 6600?
I was just gifted two, and I haven't found any good tutorials.
Thanks mate,demonstrations is really cool & helpful..as I am starting to learn how to cast this kind of reel. I can't imagine how far I can casg on this one when I'm good @ it as I am a big caster with a spinning reel!
I can’t wait to get this tips into practice cuz I’ve been for years trying to figure it out I ended up getting the spinning reel and I can’t get far enough
What's you recommendation for 7'6" 1P heavy madkatz rod for big catfish? I was leaning towards the ambassador STX round reel... thoughts? Advice?
Question: I have a KastKing Rover 50 reel. Is this reel good for casting supposedly. The brake adjustment seems to do nothing for slowing down the spool. It bird nests awful even on short casts. Is there a trick to this reel for casting that I am missing??? Very frustrating. I love the reel but I can't use it for casting
My cousin just gave me a spincaster rod so I'm getting one of those reels for it.it will be my first one thanks for the tips buddy
Heck yeah man. I actually have a few reels that I don't use anymore when we fish again I'll bring em too u
@@reelcatfishing4479 thanks man that would be cool
What about the old school made in U.S.A. Jigmaster I can get for cheap on Ebay? Is that a good move?
I was able to make it go far just need a heavier weight DOh! Thx for the video ..
Awesome! Thanks bruh. Fishing in the Grand Isle
Hi I just getting into fishing which reel you recommend
looks like the same reel i got today, been learning on how to use a baitcaster, thanks.
It is the same reel you got!!! Heck yeah man. Really glad to hear you got it bro!!!
@@reelcatfishing4479 What lb line did you put on the reel? i like the new line!
It's 40 pound tightline
Reel Catfishing sweet, thanks!
i also just realized that is the Ugly Stick Catfish pole which is the same pole I put the reel on. lol what a coincidence
Just subbed. Hey it worked I'm cool lol. Seriously you have a lot of info on your videos. Thanks for what you're doing out here for us. Tight lines man.
I really appreciate the heck out of that Man! I'm glad to hear the videos are helpful and u like them as well. Tight lines man!
Love the channel but the way. I catfish on weekends and watch Reel Catfishing videos thru the week. 🤘🏻✊🏻 Love your content, Keep it up bub!
LOL THATS AWESOME!!! Thankyou
@@reelcatfishing4479 Your Welcome, Thank You bub. Great Content
I need distance in new to these bait casters but got a penn squall 2 50 for sturgeon I just can’t zing it out there yet but I’m not back lashing
Thank you Sir! I have a TR200G Shimano I’m going to finally practice with!!
Glad you uploaded this! Am going to be ordering my first baitcaster tomorrow and wasnt really sure which to get. Still eyeing the Okuma CLX 450La, the Okuma XP Pro 452 and the Kastking Rover 60. Really like all 3 but am on a budget of around 65$ and looking for a reel that can hold plenty of line, has bearings not bushings and the auto engage.
The I have the okumas in several sizes. Love them but they don't auto engage. Idk how much you would want to pay for one but Penn makes some great reels that auto engage, have loud clickers, hold alot of line and aren't as high as the Abu Garcia. You can find them for around 70 bucks. If that's to high the okumas are still awesome and not having auto engage doesn't take long to get used to
@@reelcatfishing4479 Yeah my budget is just around $70 atm. I like the look of those Kastking Rovers, might end up getting one of those or the Okuma you have but i a bigger size. Any experience with Kastking stuff before?
Penn warefare 30 holds allot of line. I had 500 yards of 70 pound braid on mine. I have 300 yards of 50 pound mono on it now.
Personally no but I've heard alot of good stuff about them
Just got first one TSSD 4000L I’m kool cat awesome video 🙏🏻
Nice vid. How does a mag brake play into this equation for distance?
Will this tip work for bass fishing bait casters or are they different
Great explanation bud!!
Thanks Allen!!!! Appreciate that buddy
Good tips. That's how I learned
Thanks man!!
I just bought the penn rival the big one.
My First baitcaster ever.
Haven't had a chance to use it yet but I can't wait.
What's your thoughts on it?
Penn makes very good reels. Nice drags and clickers especially. They are well built and last a long time. Only issue I've ever had is that the bigger reels are harder to cast without backlashing and they don't cast as far.
Penn rivals are crap in my opinion. I have 4 20 size. All clickers have issues strait out of the box