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Ok wow I’ve been practicing with a baitcaster for almost a year now, and I’ve watched a lot of videos and this might be the best. When you deliver us your “master class” lessons it’s really special
Just to be clear, @@BassFishingHQ , we should turn on and off the brakes at 5:01 so that the three on brakes form a very narrow triangle; they should not be forming a triangle with equal sides if you were to draw lines between them? Also, what do you call the little one that you adjust with your finger/thumb, where the dial barely pokes out the sides of the reel; is that the same as the brake you adjust in the section from approx. 4:35 to 4:45...?
The breaks and tension and drag advice helped so much. I was getting rats nest every single cast and backlash way before I could get it anywhere near where I wanted it. Used your advice, went a little tight in that zone for the tension and now I can actually fish lol. So thanks a lot!
Hey man.. a good set up helps a lot too. My first baitcaster was some clunker Shakespeare .. was awful and then I got a better one.. holy hell world of difference
@@name_less7687 I've got an older Shimano reel. It doesn't have the best capacity for line amount of test weight, but I'm within it's recommended line limits and it's not a bad reel.
I have gained so much confidence in using a baitcaster after putting the advice you've given throughout your videos into my fishing. I thank you for showing me and many other anglers how to fully appreciate baitcasters
After slowing, over the last 18mths working this out for myself,even the wind blowing front or back & making adjustments & weight of baits being used & watching,practising numerous vids & casts.. YOU have definitely confirmed what i was doing was correct. Thanks brother. For a while there i thought i was waayyyy off the pitch & ready to go back to spin. Enjoying my BC's & getting my head around them more & more...their F sick...👍🏼 Its all in the cast...you can throw your baits out like you'd throw a ball. Its the 'casting action' that beats spin hands. down. Cheers Fluro
Been fishing bait casters for about 45 years. I finally learned how to not get a backlash from trying different reels and adjustments. I found that setting the break on the middle, I can fine tune the tension knob on the right to get that perfect, long, no thumbing cast. My Tatatula’s I can cast them almost as far as my spinning rings and never need to thumb the spool. 90% of the pros I watch never thumb the spool. This is what took me most of my life to find out, even after trying and trying to fine tune the break system that seemed to have almost no effect.
@@johnmatthew4732 they make a tatula that has a zero set tension spool, then you can just mess with the brakes….I’ve been fishing 2 years and I never thumb my baitcaster, brakes set at 3-7 out of 20 depending on lure size and wind, start at 10-12 out of 20 to learn without thumbing easier and work yourself down, and always remember you don’t have to whip your baitcaster has hard as you can if you want a longer cast just mess with the brakes it should be a smooth cast no baseball swings
This is really weird; I was just watching that video from last year and this new one comes up. Great stuff as always. That skipping video is absolutely one of the best teaching videos on the subject. Most skipping videos are just show off stuff without any real substance. Today's video is equally informative. Keep up the great work. Thanks
Good tips . Rather than using backing , if you fill your spool with the line you like , when you think its time to change your line , tie the end on another reel and wind it on that reel . This way the old used line is now on the bottom of the spool and you have fresh line on top .
@@ryansmith2772 No. That's not what I mean. Last spring I hooked into a big catfish (I guess that's what it was.. I never saw it) i was using my light outfit with 6lb test line on it. It almost spooled me 3 times. It finally got off the hook. 😭😭 But had I had old line on the bottom I would've lost it.
You make some very good points, most of which I had to learn the hard way. So anyone watching this is lucky. I would suggest that anyone relatively new to baitcast reel‘s, drop the word, “loose,“ from your mind. Loose gets you into predicaments with a bait caster reel, when you’re not tuned in to them through experience. Go to the tighter side of adjustments, just slightly, to get started - then work on easing tension. I was very pleased to see your mention of backfilling the spool. Back in great granddad‘s day most reels were sold with a collet that attached to the spool to fulfill that role. It has been around quite a long time, and it’s great advice. My last recommendation is to use braid. I struggled in the beginning trying to use polymer lines, either monofilament or fluorocarbon. The line just seemed to flow better off of a rotating spool, and everything smoothed out when I began using braid. Once the backing line is wound on, I lay a piece of black electrical tape across the spool, knot in the braid, and then wind the braid on top of that. This gives me a visual by which to gauge my line capacity. Good vid. Thanks David South Carolina
Excellent video. I have been fishing for over 60 years and I'm always willing to learn something new.. You do a great job Explaining different things. This channel as well as tactical bassin and Matt Stephan fishing are my favorites. Straight forward honest explanations.
Hey Tyler that was a good video! One other trick after putting on the backing would be to take a 2 inch piece of electrical tape and tape down the backing connected to the tag end. Then put another 1 inch piece of tape onto the previous piece then put on your fluorocarbon line this way there is no knot for the new lineto bite into until it gets over top of that knot. This also helps the line sit into itself and fill the spool straight. Have use this trick all my life and have never been let down! Keep up the great videos
Brakes loose, tension loose, use your thumb. I’ve done the experimenting and this is hands down the best way to cast for distance. Skipping is a different beast.
I mainly fished spinning reels my entire life. 1 time I was attempting to use a baitcaster and I bird nested and the line ended up tangled up in the trolling motor. Pawpaw told me put it down lol. I did for years. I never really knew how to adjust the brakes and all. My bird nesting has decreased DRAMATICALLY since watching this video and applying what I learned. I have fished once with my baitcaster since my first time watching this video. The way you teach is amazing and I look forward to every video you put out! Who knows, I may see you on a tourney 1 day!
Awesome information! I’ve never heard this valuable information before. On thing I would HIGHLY recommend you do is learn a line-to-line knot like the double uni knot. This is a super simple and strong knot that I use to tie braid strait to my leader without a swivel. It is also what I use to tie my backing to my mainline. Thanks for the video!
That's awesome stuff, Tyler. Been fishing with baitcaster for nearly 40 years. I have been using spool tension and brakes wrong the entire time. Appreciate the video, as always!
Same here, i was thought by a group of 15 semi pro anglers(they go to amateur tournaments regularly). They all use the wrong things lol. First, I'm confused why they who basically never use spinning reels, can get that wrong. Second, kind of impressed that they can cast easily with minimum breaks
My new mantra is when Ben Nowak speaks… listen!! Signed on as a sub after hearing Ben’s rec of you to Alex Rudd last week, and man, am I going to learn a lot from here!! My baitcasting needs work, and these are just the factors I need to have running through my head as I try and improve. Looking forward to going back and seeing what I’ve missed in your past uploads, and to keep consuming what you share in the ones to come. Many thanks!!
Excellent advice you don't get from most other channels and even local shop guys! I've just become more proficient with the baitcaster and found some of these tips on my own, but everything you talked about here will definitely help me. Especially using a inexpensive backing! Killer tip!
This is an awesome video. I have been tournament fishing for over 40 years, and I agree with everything you said in the video. It amazes me when experienced fishermen do not know the difference between the spool tensioner knob and the brakes!! Again, excellent video!!
I just watched a video of a pro that examined it the exact opposite from this. He said that the tension knob is for backlash at the beginning, and that brakes are for backlash at the end (when the lure hits the water).
I'm learned to use baitcasters from RUclips. This one video made me 100% better. Very well put together and thought out. It actually shows you why and how and that's how I learn. It's not just a do this video.
Great video. I always thought the tensioner knob had to be adjusted so bait would fall at decent pace and hit the ground without causing a big overrun / backlash? .... I always use backer line as a bank angler. More often than not I’m casting at an angle along the bank or trying to flip / pitch out from over hanging trees where I can’t make an overhand or sidearm cast. Any time I get a new baitcaster I put a full spool of red label or trilene xl and work with that until I get comfortable with new real. Once I get a good feel for it, when the reel starts getting low I’ll strip it down to about a third full and then put on lines I like a bit better.
You thought correct. Ty is a little off on the tensioner. Should be set with each different lure weight. Lure hits the floor with no overrun. Try cheap braid for backing, see what you think. I sure hate to correct Ty. He has the best info. Best skipping I have ever seen. Tight Lines my friend
Thank you! Just bought my first bait caster today. Looking forward to using it and your video helped me really understand the mechanics of it. Been using spinning reels all my life. Thanks for your video!
I've been using baitcasters for quite a while and this is, by far, the best informational video I've seen on proper setup and use of a baitcaster! I'd call it a "must see" for new baitcaster users.
I like how a loose reel feels, so I tend to only use braid to leader. One because braid lasts forever so its more economical for me, and two because line choice makes a huge difference in how easy it is to cast. With braid I run all my reels, whether magnetic or centrifugal, with the spool tensioner backed off so I have a tiny bit of side to side play, and just enough braking so it doesn't blow up immediately. However with fluoro, I tend to need quite a bit of spool tension to keep the line sitting properly on the spool.
very legitimate tips on setting the break and tension. I think something, which I overlooked for years and I grew up with a mom that liked to fish, is the rod you have your real on for what you are fishing for. For some types of fish, you actually want a rod that has a lot of give to it. when a fish hits at your bate and your rod is too stiff, it will cause you to miss out on a catch. Thanks for the tips on setting the reel.
Thank you, this was massively helpful. Been using komodo for few months now, haven't had problems and none severe backlashes but still learning. Will try these tips asap!
Been using spinning reels for the last 40 years. Am just starting with baitcasting. Have a Kastking Sparticus and 2 Pflueger Presidental XT’s. This was a very down to earth presentation.
This was probably the most in depth how to on a baitcaster I've seen. I wish this came out a few years ago when I decided to get my first baitcaster. I had to naturally figure it out on my own. Only difference I do, when I switch lures I play with the tension knob for each lure. I do a fall test. I turn the brake to half way. I hold the rod at about 45 degrees and release the lure. It should fall and hit the ground at a fast enough pace to not pull any extra line when it hits. I do this again and again until it's right. Then make my casts. Then only adjust brake as needed.
I was taught to tighten the tension knob, turn off the brakes, press the thumb bar and turn the tension knob slowly till the lure starts to fall, then put the brakes at 50%. I still get the occasional backlash.
grew up on baitcasters and funnily enough never had any idea what the knobs were because I was not an avid fisherman and just always grew up going with my dad but using baitcasters, primarily saltwater inshore mostly. Now I’m trying to go more because I realized I liked it and should have taken more initiative to go myself. So now I am learning what all the knobs do!😅
Great stuff, Tyler...love the content and enthusiasm! I lost a big fish last spring because my drag was cranked pretty tight, but more importantly, I forgot to push my damn button!! Never did see the fish, but it dove under the boat and broke off... heartbreaking experience. I still haven't gotten over it! Gotta remember to push the darn button!! Thanks again.
This video is just what i needed to see. I waste line but it's due to backlashing trying to make long cast. Will be adjusting all my Lews and Pro Qulifiers this weekend. I'm glad I found your channel. Keep em coming.
Great teaching video. I find it much simpler to set a light drag, and then add more with my thumb as needed, as when setting the hook. I strongly disagree with your simple backing knot. Why risk it breaking? You save no time at all when changing lines because you'll cut it anyway, and the idea of having a huge fish run you down to backing and then taking everything is dreadful.
@@lstarnes97 If you’re talking line to leader knots the FG knot is by far the best. It’s the strongest AND the thinnest one, but also the most time consuming to tie. However with some practice it takes maybe a few minutes to tie and it’s a knot that can go through the guides over and over without failing, so you can tie a 10ft+ leader if you really wanted to. I usually stick with about 7ft and just retie when I get down to about 4ft.
@@davideakin3372 oh yes the fg knot is superior but a lot more complicated. For tying backing to mainline both knots work just fine seeing as how you will rarely, if ever reach the backing, especially with bass fishing. But to tie the main line to the leader is a different story. the fg knot goes through the guides much smoother and it is a stronger knot. I was just recommending the double uni for backing to mainline because it’s easier and still strong
Very helpful. Used spinning reels since i was a little kid. Baitcasters are new to me. But i really like the compact nature of the reel while fishing off a kayak.
Been fishing my whole life but just started using baitcasters and this video has alot of great information! Thanks bro keep posting and I'll keep watching. Fish on!!!!!
This video was awesome. Especially the explanation of the brakes and spool tension. I've been having trouble with my BPS Sierra Tango bait caster but following this video helped a lot trying to get this thing set. Thanks and tight lines!
Thank you for this video - I bought one a few years ago, and was never shown what the different things did. This video explains exactly why I get backlash almost every cast. Can’t wait to change EVERYTHING!
Thanks for doing this video. I got rid of my previous baitcaster because of the damn crows nests. I just bought me a new Rayobi and decided to give it a try again and looked for videos. From the 4 I watched now, yours also covered the drag and backing line, which made a big difference. Thank you.
Good video. Put a piece of colored tape at your knot. That does two things- identifies how close you’re getting to the knot after subsequent line cutting and breaking. Also, keeps backlashes from burying themselves deep into the spool.
I always set the spool tension by holding the rod tip up high and pushing the button and allowing the bait to hit the ground. You want the bait to fall as fast as possible but also preventing the spool to continue to spin when the lure hits the ground.
This was a very clear way to explain how to use a bait caster. I used a spinning rod for years and I wanted to change it up a bit. Thanks for the tips, man. Very educational! 👍🏽
Great instructional video!! A lot of good points to follow. Question: If a reel has a dual braking system, what's the setting for the centrifugal (inside) brakes? Half on & half off? Stay Safe and God Bless!!
Tyler great video trying to get my knowledge up before lake guntersville in three weeks. Just refreshing my mind and preparing the best I can in indiana
Good, basic tips. Thanks, Tyler. You might want to also check the tension knob and any screws on the reel after a long, rough boat ride, especially on older reels.
I like your explanation. I always hear people saying to tension until you get a slow drop and then adjust the brakes. I backlash a lot more with this. I hardly ever backlash with loose tension and brakes set at or right below 50%. Some casters, like my concept a2, I keep my brakes set at 1, 2 for a windy day
Tyvm for this video. I'm new to baitcasting. Got 2 half way through season. My cheaper one shimano caius, has the 6 brakes have to remove cover, always been a problem. I watched this twice and set my brakes the way you pictured and just took a cast off deck. What a difference! And will definitely use a backing when respool! Again tyvm
As far as the drag setting on a baitcaster I lock down the drag on anything that I'm using a single hook and fluro or mono on. Any treble hooked bait I set my drag to about 8-10 lbs before it slips because I have a tendency to set the hook to hard with those, a slipping drag and a moderate action rod helps mitigate that. Anything that I'm using braid or braid to fluro I'm relying on some slipping of the drag to keep me from overpowering the hookset and tearing a hole where the fish can throw the bait easier. That's just me, you're results may vary. All the other info in this video is spot on. 💯
I learned on a Shimano Beastmaster back in the late 80s and today's reels are so much easier to cast for sure. Let the weight of your lure guide your spool brake as well. I always start tight, release spool and back off until lure fall freely and spool stops when it hits the water....this is just a general guide to start. As you get more experienced, you'll have preferences of a loose or tight brake. I tend to set mine very loose and utilize thumb since that's what I'm used to.
been fishing with a baitcaster since I was a young kid and I always adjust the spool tension to match every bait ive used. Gonna try your advice next time out. thanks for the video
Thanks for what you do. I'm a new subscriber because of the type of content you have. I've fished my whole life, starting as little kid walking the banks looking for loose bits of discarded line and tying it to the end of a stick. BONUS when there was tackle attached! But I only recently started SERIOUSLY fishing, wanting to be a better fisherman (instead of someone who goes fishing), and wanting to know what I've been doing wrong all these years. Had, and most importantly how to actually set it up based on what you're fishing for was the first light bulb. The differences in fishing line and when to use what made me feel stupid. 😁 About 3 years ago, I finally upgraded my Zebco 33s and no name Kmart specials to Diawa, Lews, and Abu Garcia baitcasters, and more recently spinning reels. Content like this, which is instructional, not just "look what I caught today" is invaluable on this journey! The way you present is great! Informative, basic, keeps my attention, and not insulting to someone like me, with just a little knowledge and experience. Thanks!
When I first started bait caster fishing were what you mentioned I had to learn to leave the rate of decent or drop at a level so that the lure would not drop too fast and also set the drag depending on the weight of the line. Once I got the handle on it game on.
Ah, this explains why so many bird's nests casting against a strong wind or with lighter baits. Good info, When tying backing or shock leaders to braid I use a uni (braid) to 2-turn or 3-turn fisherman's knot (mono). This has a good taper, and casts well. I like to use a mono shock leader to land a higher percentage than with low stretch line that enables fish to tear out or lose contact more easily, as I fish lures with trebles with the barbs mashed down. No problem if a snag or fish take me into the backing, which mainly happens while trolling long lines.
Great info, spot on and you explain the mechanics of the way a baits density matters. Especially using a reel for multiple applications where the baits have different physics in the air.
Good one here. With a new reel I always like to have the brakes all the way tight then back off as I feel it out. Spool tension just a slow to moderate lure drop normally. Adjust to the variables. I've lost fish with trebles because the drag was too tight. Even with a medium-lite rod I had to back off more than normal with the new Vision 110 Jr. Those trebles are tiny and so sharp you don't need much force to penetrate. I'm also a crankbait junkie. For line 2-3 good casts of the 12# flouro (Top Knot) that gets used on most of the reels but that's connected to braid with a uni to uni knot and that braid connected to a little bit of mono for traction. I almost never use braid on a baitcaster anymore but it's there if I need it on most of my casting reels. If the connection knot sees daylight at least I know it will hold. And only change line when it needs it. Most people change line way before it's needed but I also don't tournament fish.
Could have used this video when I first started using a baitcaster. Very informative and needed for anyone who wants to move to a baitcaster. Thanks. Enjoy the moments!
I am just getting started using bc and was looking for a video with helpful tips. Yours was really good and helpful in understanding the different brakes! Greetings from Germany.
Awesome video brother. I wish I would have found this video last year when I got back into bass fishing once I moved to Kentucky. Rest in peace to all the fishing line that I lost in 21 lol😆😆🎣🎣🙏🙏
Backing is one of the most important things that's saved me money ever.. I actually use braid backing on alot of my heavier stuff. Strong as lasts forever
i agree with the spool setting you talk about online, but there are things people dont , i use bradided line , i fill about 80% of the spool with the braid and the 20% on florocarbon, reason is its cheaper to throw away 20% of the topshot instead of 100# of the topshot and main line? thank you for the setting of the baitcaster on the video,!!!
So helpful. The alternative is a dc model though, I recently got one and theyre extremely hard to get backlash on, despite the price they're so kind to beginners
Interesting video. Like the part of the spool tension. I learned with an old knucklebuster about 65 years ago. I have reels with the magnetic brake but never use it. I prefer to use the educated thumb. I just feel that I have more control over the lure and line. Tight lines!
I wish I had seen this before this mornings outing. I got to a good spot, fish were jumping and boom, backlash, not once but 3x.. had to cut out a lot of line to get going again. Needless to say, a very frustrating time... thank you for this video 🙏
Excellent video! I’ve been using baitcasters since I was just a little squirt. Out in the ocean on my daddy’s boat sometimes it’s what I had to use so I had to learn or not fish and I was going to fish. That was a good way to explain the spool speed knob for adjustment. I do that a little different but this is a good way to do it. I’ve been setting my break wrong according to this video. So I’m going to try this and I’ll bet it works out. I am a lot more accurate with a baitcaster than a spinning reel and I feel like I get a lot more distance as well. Especially the low profile with the brake setting. I also agree with the drag setting. I only pond fishing anymore since I’ve got rid of my boat so I only use 2 rods. Both I keep 30lb braid and mostly fluorocarbon leader unless top water I’ll use mono. Since braid don’t stretch at all I will set my drag maybe 2 clicks light but just enough to keep from breaking my leader and when I’m fighting a fish I’ll hit my release button and manually do the drag like you suggest. Drag and braid don’t work good together in my opinion. And I only do this when I’ve got a pretty big fish on. Not because I’m afraid of breaking my line but pulling the bait out of its mouth. Depending on what I’m using mostly I use 17 lb leader. Thanks for the tips!
I have decided for this year, I’m going to braid backing spooled SUPER tight on all my baitcasting reels. Running an fg knot to my mainline as well so I know if I hook into a Mississippi river monster on a bass rod with 12lb line, I’m gonna be fine if it runs a ways. Braid lasts so long anyways as backing it should do me well Over the next couple years. I think in saltwater they call the line on top a ‘topshot’. I ran a lot of straight fluro last year, was nicer than braid to 3-30ft leaders, which got annoying retying allll the time. So this year I’m going thin braid backing to ‘topshot’ of my main fishing line using an fg knot just because I trust it even if it’s overkill. And honesty I can fit way more line overall on smaller baitcast reels and that’s comforting as well. Using this system on catfish rods too. Gonna be a fun year. Still won’t use a baitcaster for skipping though. Tried and tried for weeks think I got it right three times and mins you I’m really good with one, just not for that. I’ll hit what I want every time skipping a on a spinnin reel! Got nothing to prove to keep trying to learn on a baitcaster just more convenient to pick up the spinner. Good video.
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Thanks so much I will never have backlash again will be posting a video on my fishing channel soon!.
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I've found the best way to prevent backlash is to use a spinning reel.
Baitcasters are cool for throwing heavy things using a relatively compact package and that's about it.
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So true lol
They have their place. Braid to leader is the best thing one can do. I’ve been using more spinning lately so I can throw smaller stuff.
Proceeds to bird nest spinner
Ok wow I’ve been practicing with a baitcaster for almost a year now, and I’ve watched a lot of videos and this might be the best. When you deliver us your “master class” lessons it’s really special
I really appreciate the kind words Richard, I put a lot of work into them so comments like this mean a lot
Just to be clear, @@BassFishingHQ , we should turn on and off the brakes at 5:01 so that the three on brakes form a very narrow triangle; they should not be forming a triangle with equal sides if you were to draw lines between them?
Also, what do you call the little one that you adjust with your finger/thumb, where the dial barely pokes out the sides of the reel; is that the same as the brake you adjust in the section from approx. 4:35 to 4:45...?
The breaks and tension and drag advice helped so much. I was getting rats nest every single cast and backlash way before I could get it anywhere near where I wanted it. Used your advice, went a little tight in that zone for the tension and now I can actually fish lol. So thanks a lot!
Birds nest*
Hey man.. a good set up helps a lot too. My first baitcaster was some clunker Shakespeare .. was awful and then I got a better one.. holy hell world of difference
@@calslovesnkmforlife5199 rats and birds nest’s look a lot alike.
Mine was a whistlin marmot nest. Twas big
@@name_less7687 I've got an older Shimano reel. It doesn't have the best capacity for line amount of test weight, but I'm within it's recommended line limits and it's not a bad reel.
I have gained so much confidence in using a baitcaster after putting the advice you've given throughout your videos into my fishing. I thank you for showing me and many other anglers how to fully appreciate baitcasters
After slowing, over the last 18mths working this out for myself,even the wind blowing front or back & making adjustments & weight of baits being used & watching,practising numerous vids & casts.. YOU have definitely confirmed what i was doing was correct. Thanks brother. For a while there i thought i was waayyyy off the pitch & ready to go back to spin. Enjoying my BC's & getting my head around them more & more...their F sick...👍🏼
Its all in the cast...you can throw your baits out like you'd throw a ball. Its the 'casting action' that beats spin hands.
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Been fishing bait casters for about 45 years. I finally learned how to not get a backlash from trying different reels and adjustments. I found that setting the break on the middle, I can fine tune the tension knob on the right to get that perfect, long, no thumbing cast. My Tatatula’s I can cast them almost as far as my spinning rings and never need to thumb the spool. 90% of the pros I watch never thumb the spool. This is what took me most of my life to find out, even after trying and trying to fine tune the break system that seemed to have almost no effect.
Same here lol
Thanks for the heads up and saving me 45 years
…45 years, just spend the big buck and get a nice diawa and you won’t have to thumb it I’ve only been fishing them for 2 years and I never thumb it
I also learned without thumbing it tho so that pry makes a big difference
@@johnmatthew4732 they make a tatula that has a zero set tension spool, then you can just mess with the brakes….I’ve been fishing 2 years and I never thumb my baitcaster, brakes set at 3-7 out of 20 depending on lure size and wind, start at 10-12 out of 20 to learn without thumbing easier and work yourself down, and always remember you don’t have to whip your baitcaster has hard as you can if you want a longer cast just mess with the brakes it should be a smooth cast no baseball swings
I really don’t think you understand how helpful this video is. No other video out there explains it like you, thank you so much.
Thanks dude
@@BassFishingHQ You bet, you’re amazing.
This is really weird; I was just watching that video from last year and this new one comes up. Great stuff as always. That skipping video is absolutely one of the best teaching videos on the subject. Most skipping videos are just show off stuff without any real substance. Today's video is equally informative. Keep up the great work. Thanks
Thats awesome man! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching the videos!
Good tips . Rather than using backing , if you fill your spool with the line you like , when you think its time to change your line , tie the end on another reel and wind it on that reel . This way the old used line is now on the bottom of the spool and you have fresh line on top .
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Yeah. But if you hook onto something good you're relying on crap line.
@@GFWoodchuckit’s good unused line. You’re putting any stretched old line on the base as filler
@@ryansmith2772 No. That's not what I mean. Last spring I hooked into a big catfish (I guess that's what it was.. I never saw it) i was using my light outfit with 6lb test line on it. It almost spooled me 3 times. It finally got off the hook. 😭😭 But had I had old line on the bottom I would've lost it.
You make some very good points, most of which I had to learn the hard way. So anyone watching this is lucky.
I would suggest that anyone relatively new to baitcast reel‘s, drop the word, “loose,“ from your mind.
Loose gets you into predicaments with a bait caster reel, when you’re not tuned in to them through experience.
Go to the tighter side of adjustments, just slightly, to get started - then work on easing tension.
I was very pleased to see your mention of backfilling the spool. Back in great granddad‘s day most reels were sold with a collet that attached to the spool to fulfill that role.
It has been around quite a long time, and it’s great advice.
My last recommendation is to use braid. I struggled in the beginning trying to use polymer lines, either monofilament or fluorocarbon. The line just seemed to flow better off of a rotating spool, and everything smoothed out when I began using braid.
Once the backing line is wound on, I lay a piece of black electrical tape across the spool, knot in the braid, and then wind the braid on top of that. This gives me a visual by which to gauge my line capacity.
Good vid.
Thanks
David
South Carolina
Excellent video. I have been fishing for over 60 years and I'm always willing to learn something new.. You do a great job Explaining different things. This channel as well as tactical bassin and Matt Stephan fishing are my favorites. Straight forward honest explanations.
Hey Tyler that was a good video! One other trick after putting on the backing would be to take a 2 inch piece of electrical tape and tape down the backing connected to the tag end. Then put another 1 inch piece of tape onto the previous piece then put on your fluorocarbon line this way there is no knot for the new lineto bite into until it gets over top of that knot. This also helps the line sit into itself and fill the spool straight. Have use this trick all my life and have never been let down! Keep up the great videos
Brakes loose, tension loose, use your thumb. I’ve done the experimenting and this is hands down the best way to cast for distance. Skipping is a different beast.
Yup. Once you learn it and get good at it...
its all in the thumb
@@ronalddavis uhhhhh huh, bingo.
I mainly fished spinning reels my entire life. 1 time I was attempting to use a baitcaster and I bird nested and the line ended up tangled up in the trolling motor. Pawpaw told me put it down lol. I did for years. I never really knew how to adjust the brakes and all. My bird nesting has decreased DRAMATICALLY since watching this video and applying what I learned. I have fished once with my baitcaster since my first time watching this video. The way you teach is amazing and I look forward to every video you put out! Who knows, I may see you on a tourney 1 day!
Awesome information! I’ve never heard this valuable information before. On thing I would HIGHLY recommend you do is learn a line-to-line knot like the double uni knot. This is a super simple and strong knot that I use to tie braid strait to my leader without a swivel. It is also what I use to tie my backing to my mainline. Thanks for the video!
i use a double uni for backing to main line and an fg knot for leader. uni for about everything else. double uni is a great knot.
Agreed, why tie a knot you know will break
One of the best explanation videos of a baitcaster that I have found. This is helped me to finally set up my baitcaster the right way. Thank you!
That's awesome stuff, Tyler. Been fishing with baitcaster for nearly 40 years. I have been using spool tension and brakes wrong the entire time. Appreciate the video, as always!
Same here, i was thought by a group of 15 semi pro anglers(they go to amateur tournaments regularly). They all use the wrong things lol. First, I'm confused why they who basically never use spinning reels, can get that wrong. Second, kind of impressed that they can cast easily with minimum breaks
My new mantra is when Ben Nowak speaks… listen!! Signed on as a sub after hearing Ben’s rec of you to Alex Rudd last week, and man, am I going to learn a lot from here!! My baitcasting needs work, and these are just the factors I need to have running through my head as I try and improve. Looking forward to going back and seeing what I’ve missed in your past uploads, and to keep consuming what you share in the ones to come. Many thanks!!
Excellent advice you don't get from most other channels and even local shop guys! I've just become more proficient with the baitcaster and found some of these tips on my own, but everything you talked about here will definitely help me. Especially using a inexpensive backing! Killer tip!
This is an awesome video. I have been tournament fishing for over 40 years, and I agree with everything you said in the video.
It amazes me when experienced fishermen do not know the difference between the spool tensioner knob and the brakes!!
Again, excellent video!!
I just watched a video of a pro that examined it the exact opposite from this. He said that the tension knob is for backlash at the beginning, and that brakes are for backlash at the end (when the lure hits the water).
That’s right.
I'm learned to use baitcasters from RUclips. This one video made me 100% better. Very well put together and thought out. It actually shows you why and how and that's how I learn. It's not just a do this video.
Great video. I always thought the tensioner knob had to be adjusted so bait would fall at decent pace and hit the ground without causing a big overrun / backlash? .... I always use backer line as a bank angler. More often than not I’m casting at an angle along the bank or trying to flip / pitch out from over hanging trees where I can’t make an overhand or sidearm cast. Any time I get a new baitcaster I put a full spool of red label or trilene xl and work with that until I get comfortable with new real. Once I get a good feel for it, when the reel starts getting low I’ll strip it down to about a third full and then put on lines I like a bit better.
You thought correct. Ty is a little off on the tensioner. Should be set with each different lure weight. Lure hits the floor with no overrun. Try cheap braid for backing, see what you think. I sure hate to correct Ty. He has the best info. Best skipping I have ever seen. Tight Lines my friend
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1st time visitor and now a sub. I like your non-pretentious, straight forward style. The clear as day video is a bonus.
Thank you! Just bought my first bait caster today. Looking forward to using it and your video helped me really understand the mechanics of it. Been using spinning reels all my life. Thanks for your video!
I've been using baitcasters for quite a while and this is, by far, the best informational video I've seen on proper setup and use of a baitcaster! I'd call it a "must see" for new baitcaster users.
I like how a loose reel feels, so I tend to only use braid to leader. One because braid lasts forever so its more economical for me, and two because line choice makes a huge difference in how easy it is to cast. With braid I run all my reels, whether magnetic or centrifugal, with the spool tensioner backed off so I have a tiny bit of side to side play, and just enough braking so it doesn't blow up immediately. However with fluoro, I tend to need quite a bit of spool tension to keep the line sitting properly on the spool.
very legitimate tips on setting the break and tension. I think something, which I overlooked for years and I grew up with a mom that liked to fish, is the rod you have your real on for what you are fishing for. For some types of fish, you actually want a rod that has a lot of give to it. when a fish hits at your bate and your rod is too stiff, it will cause you to miss out on a catch. Thanks for the tips on setting the reel.
Thank you for making this video! You’ve simplified the mechanics & physics to casting with baitcaster, learned few new things I’ll apply this season 🎣
The visual representations you add in are so simple yet so helpful, great touch to the videos
My first baitcaster comes in the mail tomorrow. Can’t wait to backlash the first cast 😂
Quick tip , pull out 75’ of line and put tape across the spool . This will minimize any backlash.
Super solid tip there Patrick!
I’m 13 and just bought my first bait caster, and this video helped so much, thank you!
I am glad it did. Thanks for watching
Thank you, this was massively helpful. Been using komodo for few months now, haven't had problems and none severe backlashes but still learning. Will try these tips asap!
Been using spinning reels for the last 40 years. Am just starting with baitcasting. Have a Kastking Sparticus and 2 Pflueger Presidental XT’s. This was a very down to earth presentation.
Thanks for these tips. I can never remember what to adjust based upon which part of the cast is having an over run. Now I know.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it
This was the best explanation I have seen on how to adjust a baitcast reel. Thanks for the video.
Here to listen to Professor Berger
Lol....I just wish I could catch 14 pounders like Big Fish Anderson!
This was probably the most in depth how to on a baitcaster I've seen. I wish this came out a few years ago when I decided to get my first baitcaster. I had to naturally figure it out on my own.
Only difference I do, when I switch lures I play with the tension knob for each lure. I do a fall test. I turn the brake to half way. I hold the rod at about 45 degrees and release the lure. It should fall and hit the ground at a fast enough pace to not pull any extra line when it hits. I do this again and again until it's right. Then make my casts. Then only adjust brake as needed.
I was taught to tighten the tension knob, turn off the brakes, press the thumb bar and turn the tension knob slowly till the lure starts to fall, then put the brakes at 50%. I still get the occasional backlash.
No matter how you do it, there will always be an occasional backlash
grew up on baitcasters and funnily enough never had any idea what the knobs were because I was not an avid fisherman and just always grew up going with my dad but using baitcasters, primarily saltwater inshore mostly. Now I’m trying to go more because I realized I liked it and should have taken more initiative to go myself. So now I am learning what all the knobs do!😅
Great stuff, Tyler...love the content and enthusiasm! I lost a big fish last spring because my drag was cranked pretty tight, but more importantly, I forgot to push my damn button!! Never did see the fish, but it dove under the boat and broke off... heartbreaking experience. I still haven't gotten over it! Gotta remember to push the darn button!! Thanks again.
I think we all have a few fish that will be on our mind forever :)
This video is just what i needed to see. I waste line but it's due to backlashing trying to make long cast. Will be adjusting all my Lews and Pro Qulifiers this weekend. I'm glad I found your channel. Keep em coming.
Great teaching video. I find it much simpler to set a light drag, and then add more with my thumb as needed, as when setting the hook. I strongly disagree with your simple backing knot. Why risk it breaking? You save no time at all when changing lines because you'll cut it anyway, and the idea of having a huge fish run you down to backing and then taking everything is dreadful.
Learn a double uni knot and you won’t have to worry about the knot breaking
@@lstarnes97 If you’re talking line to leader knots the FG knot is by far the best. It’s the strongest AND the thinnest one, but also the most time consuming to tie. However with some practice it takes maybe a few minutes to tie and it’s a knot that can go through the guides over and over without failing, so you can tie a 10ft+ leader if you really wanted to. I usually stick with about 7ft and just retie when I get down to about 4ft.
@@davideakin3372 oh yes the fg knot is superior but a lot more complicated. For tying backing to mainline both knots work just fine seeing as how you will rarely, if ever reach the backing, especially with bass fishing. But to tie the main line to the leader is a different story. the fg knot goes through the guides much smoother and it is a stronger knot. I was just recommending the double uni for backing to mainline because it’s easier and still strong
Very helpful. Used spinning reels since i was a little kid. Baitcasters are new to me. But i really like the compact nature of the reel while fishing off a kayak.
Thank you great information...I am definitely guilty of not using the tension knob and brake correctly....
Been fishing my whole life but just started using baitcasters and this video has alot of great information! Thanks bro keep posting and I'll keep watching. Fish on!!!!!
This video was awesome. Especially the explanation of the brakes and spool tension. I've been having trouble with my BPS Sierra Tango bait caster but following this video helped a lot trying to get this thing set. Thanks and tight lines!
Thank you for this video - I bought one a few years ago, and was never shown what the different things did. This video explains exactly why I get backlash almost every cast. Can’t wait to change EVERYTHING!
Thanks for doing this video. I got rid of my previous baitcaster because of the damn crows nests. I just bought me a new Rayobi and decided to give it a try again and looked for videos. From the 4 I watched now, yours also covered the drag and backing line, which made a big difference. Thank you.
Good video. Put a piece of colored tape at your knot. That does two things- identifies how close you’re getting to the knot after subsequent line cutting and breaking. Also, keeps backlashes from burying themselves deep into the spool.
I always set the spool tension by holding the rod tip up high and pushing the button and allowing the bait to hit the ground. You want the bait to fall as fast as possible but also preventing the spool to continue to spin when the lure hits the ground.
You are correct I always turn the nob just until each lure just starts moving a little bit not to fast
This was a very clear way to explain how to use a bait caster. I used a spinning rod for years and I wanted to change it up a bit. Thanks for the tips, man. Very educational! 👍🏽
Best explanation of setting the brakes that I have seen. And, it made a big difference in my casting.
Great instructional video!! A lot of good points to follow. Question: If a reel has a dual braking system, what's the setting for the centrifugal (inside) brakes? Half on & half off? Stay Safe and God Bless!!
Tyler great video trying to get my knowledge up before lake guntersville in three weeks. Just refreshing my mind and preparing the best I can in indiana
Guntersville should be more fun then Indiana lol
Thanks for the instructions as I have never heard it explained in such simple terms.
Good, basic tips. Thanks, Tyler. You might want to also check the tension knob and any screws on the reel after a long, rough boat ride, especially on older reels.
good video. I've been using baitcasters for 50 yrs, and I think I learned something. Thank u!
I like your explanation. I always hear people saying to tension until you get a slow drop and then adjust the brakes. I backlash a lot more with this. I hardly ever backlash with loose tension and brakes set at or right below 50%.
Some casters, like my concept a2, I keep my brakes set at 1, 2 for a windy day
Tyvm for this video. I'm new to baitcasting. Got 2 half way through season. My cheaper one shimano caius, has the 6 brakes have to remove cover, always been a problem. I watched this twice and set my brakes the way you pictured and just took a cast off deck. What a difference! And will definitely use a backing when respool! Again tyvm
As far as the drag setting on a baitcaster I lock down the drag on anything that I'm using a single hook and fluro or mono on. Any treble hooked bait I set my drag to about 8-10 lbs before it slips because I have a tendency to set the hook to hard with those, a slipping drag and a moderate action rod helps mitigate that. Anything that I'm using braid or braid to fluro I'm relying on some slipping of the drag to keep me from overpowering the hookset and tearing a hole where the fish can throw the bait easier. That's just me, you're results may vary. All the other info in this video is spot on. 💯
2 years ago i found a baitcaster and watched many videos and didn't help at all. I wished saw I saw this video then. This helps alot.
Thank you for the tip on the fishing line. I've always thought that it was a waste of money and line. I've learned something new.👍
I am in the process of purchasing a new baitcaster reel, so these tips are so handy. Thank you for passing on these valuable tips 🙏
I learned on a Shimano Beastmaster back in the late 80s and today's reels are so much easier to cast for sure. Let the weight of your lure guide your spool brake as well. I always start tight, release spool and back off until lure fall freely and spool stops when it hits the water....this is just a general guide to start. As you get more experienced, you'll have preferences of a loose or tight brake. I tend to set mine very loose and utilize thumb since that's what I'm used to.
Just got my first baitcaster. This is exactly what I was looking for in respect adjusting brakes vs. spool tensioner.
been fishing with a baitcaster since I was a young kid and I always adjust the spool tension to match every bait ive used. Gonna try your advice next time out. thanks for the video
Thanks for what you do. I'm a new subscriber because of the type of content you have.
I've fished my whole life, starting as little kid walking the banks looking for loose bits of discarded line and tying it to the end of a stick. BONUS when there was tackle attached! But I only recently started SERIOUSLY fishing, wanting to be a better fisherman (instead of someone who goes fishing), and wanting to know what I've been doing wrong all these years. Had, and most importantly how to actually set it up based on what you're fishing for was the first light bulb. The differences in fishing line and when to use what made me feel stupid. 😁
About 3 years ago, I finally upgraded my Zebco 33s and no name Kmart specials to Diawa, Lews, and Abu Garcia baitcasters, and more recently spinning reels. Content like this, which is instructional, not just "look what I caught today" is invaluable on this journey! The way you present is great! Informative, basic, keeps my attention, and not insulting to someone like me, with just a little knowledge and experience.
Thanks!
When I first started bait caster fishing were what you mentioned I had to learn to leave the rate of decent or drop at a level so that the lure would not drop too fast and also set the drag depending on the weight of the line. Once I got the handle on it game on.
Good info on the backing line. One slight suggestion i like to use high viz that way i know when im getting closer to respool...
Ah, this explains why so many bird's nests casting against a strong wind or with lighter baits. Good info, When tying backing or shock leaders to braid I use a uni (braid) to 2-turn or 3-turn fisherman's knot (mono). This has a good taper, and casts well. I like to use a mono shock leader to land a higher percentage than with low stretch line that enables fish to tear out or lose contact more easily, as I fish lures with trebles with the barbs mashed down. No problem if a snag or fish take me into the backing, which mainly happens while trolling long lines.
Great info, spot on and you explain the mechanics of the way a baits density matters. Especially using a reel for multiple applications where the baits have different physics in the air.
I started using a Bait Caster this spring. After watching Your video I am doing much better !! Thank You !
I really appreciate the tips and technique videos you share. They have helped me become a better bass fisherman.
Good one here. With a new reel I always like to have the brakes all the way tight then back off as I feel it out. Spool tension just a slow to moderate lure drop normally. Adjust to the variables. I've lost fish with trebles because the drag was too tight. Even with a medium-lite rod I had to back off more than normal with the new Vision 110 Jr. Those trebles are tiny and so sharp you don't need much force to penetrate. I'm also a crankbait junkie. For line 2-3 good casts of the 12# flouro (Top Knot) that gets used on most of the reels but that's connected to braid with a uni to uni knot and that braid connected to a little bit of mono for traction. I almost never use braid on a baitcaster anymore but it's there if I need it on most of my casting reels. If the connection knot sees daylight at least I know it will hold. And only change line when it needs it. Most people change line way before it's needed but I also don't tournament fish.
Could have used this video when I first started using a baitcaster. Very informative and needed for anyone who wants to move to a baitcaster. Thanks. Enjoy the moments!
I am just getting started using bc and was looking for a video with helpful tips. Yours was really good and helpful in understanding the different brakes! Greetings from Germany.
Helped take some of the guess work out of when and how to make adjustments. Great advice and easy to understand thanks!
Awesome video brother. I wish I would have found this video last year when I got back into bass fishing once I moved to Kentucky. Rest in peace to all the fishing line that I lost in 21 lol😆😆🎣🎣🙏🙏
Lolol
Backing is one of the most important things that's saved me money ever..
I actually use braid backing on alot of my heavier stuff. Strong as lasts forever
i agree with the spool setting you talk about online, but there are things people dont , i use bradided line , i fill about 80% of the spool with the braid and the 20% on florocarbon, reason is its cheaper to throw away 20% of the topshot instead of 100# of the topshot and main line? thank you for the setting of the baitcaster on the video,!!!
I just recently purchased my first baitcaster and took it to the water yesterday. I had some issues... lol. Thanks, this video helps a lot!
I've had some of these reels ,didnt have the slightest idea how to use it . Thank you
Super helpful being I’ve been using a bait caster for about a month now thank you!!
So helpful. The alternative is a dc model though, I recently got one and theyre extremely hard to get backlash on, despite the price they're so kind to beginners
Best bait caster adjustment video I’ve ever seen. Thank yoU❤❤❤
Learned a bunch here. New to baitcasting. Thank you.
Been using a baitcaster for a few years now, great advice for sure, cheers
It's my first time I'm going to use baitcasting reel and I love your content, I've learned a lot from your video. Thank you
I have been using the Johnny Morris Signature baitcast combo. So far, so good. I appreciate this video to hone my casting skills. Thanks for sharing!
It's nice to see fly fishing backing techniques are making it into bait fishing!
Interesting video. Like the part of the spool tension. I learned with an old knucklebuster about 65 years ago. I have reels with the magnetic brake but never use it. I prefer to use the educated thumb. I just feel that I have more control over the lure and line. Tight lines!
One of the best videos making things for new guys and as well as old fisherman.
I play with the spool tensioner when I change lures that are a different weight.
This video is very comprehensive 👍👍.
I wish I had seen this before this mornings outing. I got to a good spot, fish were jumping and boom, backlash, not once but 3x.. had to cut out a lot of line to get going again. Needless to say, a very frustrating time... thank you for this video 🙏
That’s the best tutorial I’ve seen yet for bait casters!
This is GREAT INFO THANKS! Im buying my first Bate caster this season!
Excellent video! I’ve been using baitcasters since I was just a little squirt. Out in the ocean on my daddy’s boat sometimes it’s what I had to use so I had to learn or not fish and I was going to fish. That was a good way to explain the spool speed knob for adjustment. I do that a little different but this is a good way to do it. I’ve been setting my break wrong according to this video. So I’m going to try this and I’ll bet it works out. I am a lot more accurate with a baitcaster than a spinning reel and I feel like I get a lot more distance as well. Especially the low profile with the brake setting. I also agree with the drag setting. I only pond fishing anymore since I’ve got rid of my boat so I only use 2 rods. Both I keep 30lb braid and mostly fluorocarbon leader unless top water I’ll use mono. Since braid don’t stretch at all I will set my drag maybe 2 clicks light but just enough to keep from breaking my leader and when I’m fighting a fish I’ll hit my release button and manually do the drag like you suggest. Drag and braid don’t work good together in my opinion. And I only do this when I’ve got a pretty big fish on. Not because I’m afraid of breaking my line but pulling the bait out of its mouth. Depending on what I’m using mostly I use 17 lb leader. Thanks for the tips!
I have decided for this year, I’m going to braid backing spooled SUPER tight on all my baitcasting reels. Running an fg knot to my mainline as well so I know if I hook into a Mississippi river monster on a bass rod with 12lb line, I’m gonna be fine if it runs a ways. Braid lasts so long anyways as backing it should do me well Over the next couple years. I think in saltwater they call the line on top a ‘topshot’. I ran a lot of straight fluro last year, was nicer than braid to 3-30ft leaders, which got annoying retying allll the time. So this year I’m going thin braid backing to ‘topshot’ of my main fishing line using an fg knot just because I trust it even if it’s overkill. And honesty I can fit way more line overall on smaller baitcast reels and that’s comforting as well. Using this system on catfish rods too. Gonna be a fun year. Still won’t use a baitcaster for skipping though. Tried and tried for weeks think I got it right three times and mins you I’m really good with one, just not for that. I’ll hit what I want every time skipping a on a spinnin reel! Got nothing to prove to keep trying to learn on a baitcaster just more convenient to pick up the spinner. Good video.