Man I got a lot of catching up to do. Growing up, dad wasn't into fishing so I never learned how. Now I'm 30 and I got the itch to learn. Hoping to learn enough to get the old man to go with me sometime. Your videos definitely help! Keep it up man ✌️
Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup ruclips.net/user/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
@@eltopo6622 yeah me too haha when I was young like 14 I would use the alternate hand like he shows in the vid now I just use a finger, it's just a natural skill some people lack as some people just don't get how to play a fish either
All my friends laugh at me, but I’m old. And ain’t nothing like a 3,4,5, or 6 liber on a medium or medium light. I may not get him in the boat and I call that a good release. But the memories I’ve made with my fairy wands are priceless😁👍
I didnt actually consciously realize I was already doing the Feathering concept of line control until this video. Such an incredible bit of advice. Very true, it helps make cast precision Sooo much better.
I've been fishing with my Grandfathers spinning gear since I was four. I just bought my first catch'n'keep fishing license in ten years. It's been way too long since I've gotten a line in the water. From our downtown apartment I can walk down to the river and fish in the shadow of Parliament Hill. This is the first summer since my Dad passed; he's the one that taught me to fish. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
In my youth and young adult life I had always fished for trout and panfish with spinning rods. Spinning rods have been all I've ever needed. Fast forward 4 decades later with about the last 3 decades of just occasional fishing while raising our children, I've finally gotten a long awaited fishing kayak to return to fishing. That said, I'm coming back with a strong interest in Bass fishing and have been struggling with the criticism and pressure from fellow fishermen to elevate my reels to bait casting reels, with their claims that spinning reels aren't sufficient enough. Prior to watching this video, and having never used a bait casting reel, I was almost tempted to get one in order to see why they feel this way and what all the hype is about. Thank you for clarifying and supporting the facts that a spinning reel is not only more than capable but all that is needed. Shalom aleichem
been fishing and using spinning rod since i was like 8 years old, im 31 now.. for me its super easy its like an extension of my body. i just picked up how to use it over the years and now im very proficient with it. NOW im learning how to use baitcasters.. lol well i got a birdsnest on my baitcaster ima have to clean out tomorrow.. it has a learning curve for sure.. practice makes perfect
Love all the tips. Fishing in upstate NY a spinning rod is a staple for me. I always when rigging the night before make sure I have 2 set up at least to take with me .If that water is cold or ultra clear thats all that will work is finess baits and small line . Any who thinks its a sissy rod has not watched too much pro fishing lately . Seems as if more and more guys are to turning to spinning gear to get a bite . Hope all is well my freind with you and your family . Looking forward to another live show soon . Take care and stay healthy !!
bro this was sooooooo helpful i have been using a baitcaster all my fishing life witch has been about 3-4 years and i am trying to get in to spinning gear i have learned a lot from this one video thank you. and good luck fishing
Never heard people talk crap about a spinner reel before, but fishing here in Hawaii is way different. I use spinners for all small and medium tackle, like whipping, floating or light dunking. Then I use bait caster for slide bait or heavy dunking.
I'm a spinning rod guy, so this video made me smile. Although don't give away too much as I love to hear people refer to a spinning rod as a finesse only stick.
Another great video....Thanks! Another good fairy wand tip is to manually close the bail instead of cranking to close it. I hear it helps control line twist.
I believe one can catch fish on either bait casting or spinning. I love spinning reels. I’m throwing bigger baits now going after size over numbers. Many big game saltwater fisherman use big spinning reels. I just got some saltwater rods and bigger reels for large glide baits and swim bats. It’s working for me.
I just watched this video and commented 2 weeks ago. Ill say it again, the 2 biggest advantages you get from spinning rod is the fact the drags are butter smooth, and this is with a 50 to 100 spinning reel, I have lews, Daiwa, Shimano, Mitchell's, pluegers, Abu Garcia, I've got em all and used em all. You have to spend 150 plus on a bait caster to get what I consider a good drag. But the 2nd thing is the fact you can learn to skip baits in places you didn't think possible. You take and master that skill, don't even attempt skipping with bait caster until you're a master with spinning rod. There's no reason you can't use the same baits on spinning gear you can bait caster its all about the action and line size you pair with that rod action. After you learn with spinning gear, then take the muscle memory and master bait caster. Crappie fishing docks in winter time when bass fishing is slow is fun and good practice. There's always some kind of fish hanging around a dock you can skip a berkley gulp alive minnow to on 1/16 or 3/32 ounce jig head. You'll be watching your line too, and that rate of speed fishing is very comparable to whacky rigging. It's slow but fun and good practice. Plus you can harvest from God's free grocery store.
Last week I was skipping a 1/6 ounce Rooster Tail under a dock with a spinning rod. To be honest, that was my first time skipping any type of lure...casting or spinning reel and it was done on accident now I know how to skip a lure. Tight lines!
Coming from trout fishing in the PNW, spinning rods are second nature for me. I'm a full hand feather-er, as it sets me up to flip the bail almost instantly after the cast.
This was exactly what I was thinking when I watched the feather fingering, I was like uhhh I just use my hand as I prepare to close the bail, I heard its bad for the reel to use the handle to flip the bail.
Hey guys, it's 2020 , Im 63 years old and i been fishing spinning gear since i was 12 years old , so for all you dummies that think spinning rods are " Sissy Sticks " , Well keep thinking that, and I'll keep rippin lips on them big females up under those trees and docks, I learned long time ago that baitcaster's don't always work in every location, But i can put a lure anywhere with a spinning rod !!!
This video was just what I needed. Not ashamed to admit my casting skills needed work and same with my fluoro to braid knot. Thanks for dumbing it down
Thank you for the information on feathering. I've never seen it explained. Broke a fish off at the knot today. (Double Uni) Ugh! Hoping the knot you showed helps. I'm not real confident in the braid to leader.
Love that knot sir I’ve tried others like the fg knot never could get it right once I learned that knot makes life so much easier it’s easy very strong and doesn’t cut through your floro
Thanks man. Finally, someone explained that knot with up close video. The mechanics you explained on how to, and NOT to, cast and feather a spinning cast was spot on. Thanks David. I'm a Costa and Opens guy and I still learn from your videos. You're helping advance the sport of fishing.
I almost exclusively use spinning reels, and I definitely agree with your casting advice. Getting the rod to load up and do most of the work is very important. I am looking forward to using a fluoro leader with braid now that you've given a great tutorial on tying the leader.
I have use a open for 30 plus years.i have been through all the good an bad.i'm left handed an I've have always use the hand over spool to control my cast.thanks for a awesome video alot of good help.keep it up.hoping to see more of your videos. Stay safe
Improved Albright knot. I use to tie this. Herd bad things about it. So I stopped. Never knowing why. Always worked for me. I got so good with the FG its my go to. I use Albright to attach fluro to my braid backing. Great video. Just bought a ProFishiancy rod at Walmart for my salt water fishing. 7'6 heavy. Can't wait to use it
I just saw this video Dave. Thank you. I've struggled for years with a spinning rig. I'm right handed and use a right hand retrieve baitcaster. Trying to master the left hand retrieve spinning reel is a challenge. And thank you for the knot. Seems much easier than the FG knot.
Good video(I recommended doing this on another video). As someone who has been trying to learn this year this helped a lot, had never seen or heard of the feathering technique before.
Great info here. I agree on the ease of use, spinning is easier than casting for skipping. I have become fairly efficient over the years in using the blood knot for my leaders.
The blood knot is great for connecting mono to mono, and I probably tied a thousand of them; I make my own fly leaders. However, I have not found the blood knot to work with braid to mono. It slips.
Dominates! Tell it like it is. I've been a horrible bait caster. DC reals have saved me. But I never leave home without a couple of spinning rods, David. Thanks for saving my manhood 😁
Good video. Same as I’ve been doing from line to knots for a couple of years now. Wish I had this video to watch 4 years ago. Would of saved me hundreds of hours and trying out things I saw on RUclips to get to this point. Great information. Ps I to am a huge finesse fisherman. Ned, wacky, weightless plastics and my favorite the Neko on spinning rod with 20lb Smackdown to 8 lb floro. CRUSH them with these. Also I did pick up a tip on skipping to keep rod around 3 o’clock. I’ll have to give that a go. Thanks for always giving real and useful tips. A lot of videos promise tips but don’t deliver. I can’t watch Mike Iconelli anymore. Feel like he’s always just peddling Berkeley and doing click bait videos. Anyway thanks again. I’ll keep tuning in!
My first visit and I was rewarded with I completely thorough lesson on spinning rods. Thanks so much. I’ve subscribed and set my notification bell. 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Thanks for explaining that feathering technique Dave and the keeping the second hand on the butt of the rod. Never tried that. Also, just started using that knot you taught us and it actually gets easier to use after you've done it a few times. Great video sir!
Thank you for the sharing the correct way to cast a spinning reel. So many people want to touch the line. You are correct, your finger should never touch the line. Your finger should touch the spool at the beginning and end of the cast. Great Job!!
Great video.. I use this set up for Texas rigging creature baits also.. My set up is 20lb braid/ 20lb fluorocarbon. The reason is i have broke off so many fish using less fluorocarbon
Thank you I am new to bass fishing and the tips were very helpful and the skipping tip was very helpful because I have been trying to skip under docks but I couldn’t do it very well so thank you.
I’ve tried with bait caster, I’ve been fishing my all out of a canoe with a trolling motor for over eight years as many days of the year that I can. Spinning reel just makes more sense with my brain and just seems more manageable. It seems more versatile. I feel pretty proficient using a spinning reel, until I watched this video! I’m excited to start practicing feathering
Recently bought a spinning love it use t to float fish this video helped me big time , got my self a two pound eal ik it not the biggest but it was a start thanks for the tips
Hey Dave! I almost had sweet tea come in through my nose when you made that first cast in the trees. LOL I am definitely more of a spinning reel guy. I invest a lot more money in spinning reels (stradics) than I do my bait casters. Stay safe brother !!
I know I use a spinning rod more and more each year. I use em mainly for drop shots, shakey heads and fluke style baits. But I'm using em more and more with small spinner baits, buzz baits, small crank baits, poppers and smaller top waters. I can get hard baits in places with a spinning rig that I can't get close with bait caster. And they have better drag systems in them in my opinion. They handle braided line better for me also. I lose less fish overall with spinning rig. I've even started using a heavier spinning rod with braid and mono leader thunder sticking on sml. Lose alot less fish with that setup.
I'm not going to say it's not cool that you put this up, because it is. I guess I'm just sad that some folks didn't have a dad or grandpa to teach them this firsthand. But I'm thankful that you've put this out here so folks that didn't get that handed-down knowledge a chance to see how to do it right!
Whats up @David, thanks for the video with my big working hands you’re informative in your teaching tips and I appreciate it. Thanks, new subscriber 👌🏾
Spinning rods are awesome! It’s funny here in Kentucky the state record largemouth bass is 14 lbs. Some of these guys think they need heavy gear to pull in 10 lb bass all the time. That’s not the case at all.
I actually use my index finger and thumb of my left hand to feather the line. I almost pinch the spool with those two fingers... I feel how fast the line is coming off and can judge the distance way easier that way.
Great video. I was curious why you chose the Albright knot instead of the double uni. Is it better for braid to fluorocarbon, or just a little faster/easier to tie? 9:07
Thanks David, Skeet Reese taught me that spinning rod technique about 22 years ago. Sure beats the heck out of what the average fisherman does to cast a spinning rod, which I call the "HAIL MARY" which usually turns into the "Oh hell Mary". Good article, you have convinced me to work up a grade in lure size. I've always fished primarily ultra-lite, but just as you say, it's really tough to skip a bait caster. Best of luck this year to you!
Lol! Those tree bass fight like crazy but they don't fillet out very well ! I use that same knot and I'm adding spinning rods to my boat just because of talking to you and seeing your videos - another good one brother! 👊🎣
Lol we were fishing one time and my son got hung up in a tree about 10' about the water. It happens. There was a guy on the bank, walking a trail and he said "you fishing for firewood?" Everytime I'm in a tree or see someone do It thats all I can think of.
This was what I needed! Thanx man for explaining this in such detail for us it really is gonna help me out. I dont use my spinning rod as much because I'm not as accurate with it
Hey, Dave. I love seeing the affordable rods you’re making available to people at Walmart. Also glad to see you haven’t hopped on the FG train and still use the Alberto; although I use a few more twists just because I think it offers a little more insurance with light line. Thanks.
in the uk we term more or less any artifical lure fishing as spinning, we term spinning reels as "fixed spool" and baitcasters as multipliers or just baitcasters, great tips btw
I always feather with my hand around the line. Great tip on the finger tip method. I'll admit I'm a bait caster man from KY. We flip a lot of jigs, lol. I have been using spinning rods more. Braid was a game changer for the spinning rod. Hated the loops and the only time I would use a spinning rod was inshore and pan fishing. As always thanks for the tips.
Man I'm saving this video because it looks like i need to try that leader knot. Looks easier than my current and i use almost exclusively 8lb fluoro and 15 to 20lb braid
Spinning reels are great ! gravity makes them sit between fingers perfectly . Your rod bends more naturally. your guides take stress better. I know bait casters since the 80s are more popular and flashy. I never heard any really good fisherman insult a spinning set up. Proper spinning can be hard to learn and fools mock what they dont understand.
This is slightly off topic from the video, but I know that polarized sunglasses help with sight fishing. I am a glasses wearer. Do you have any tips on finding polarized sunglasses for glasses wearers?
People strive to become good fly and baitcasters, but disregard spinning skills.Good vid.
Man I got a lot of catching up to do. Growing up, dad wasn't into fishing so I never learned how. Now I'm 30 and I got the itch to learn. Hoping to learn enough to get the old man to go with me sometime. Your videos definitely help! Keep it up man ✌️
Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup ruclips.net/user/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
David, your the first person I’ve ever seen explain that feathering technique. Nice info, that was very helpful! Awesome!
I have been doing this all my life naturally without thinking about it and now I know how it's called! Nice stuff!
@@eltopo6622 yeah me too haha when I was young like 14 I would use the alternate hand like he shows in the vid now I just use a finger, it's just a natural skill some people lack as some people just don't get how to play a fish either
Same here always done it naturally, I recently purchased a baitcaster and still yet to birdnest it... suppose everyone is different.
All my friends laugh at me, but I’m old. And ain’t nothing like a 3,4,5, or 6 liber on a medium or medium light. I may not get him in the boat and I call that a good release. But the memories I’ve made with my fairy wands are priceless😁👍
Good realease...I like that I will use that.
I didnt actually consciously realize I was already doing the Feathering concept of line control until this video. Such an incredible bit of advice. Very true, it helps make cast precision Sooo much better.
I've been fishing with my Grandfathers spinning gear since I was four. I just bought my first catch'n'keep fishing license in ten years. It's been way too long since I've gotten a line in the water. From our downtown apartment I can walk down to the river and fish in the shadow of Parliament Hill. This is the first summer since my Dad passed; he's the one that taught me to fish.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
Nice hammer thumb....Seriously, great video for us non-casters. Appreciate and always learning from you.
Hahah lid thumb
In my youth and young adult life I had always fished for trout and panfish with spinning rods. Spinning rods have been all I've ever needed. Fast forward 4 decades later with about the last 3 decades of just occasional fishing while raising our children, I've finally gotten a long awaited fishing kayak to return to fishing. That said, I'm coming back with a strong interest in Bass fishing and have been struggling with the criticism and pressure from fellow fishermen to elevate my reels to bait casting reels, with their claims that spinning reels aren't sufficient enough. Prior to watching this video, and having never used a bait casting reel, I was almost tempted to get one in order to see why they feel this way and what all the hype is about. Thank you for clarifying and supporting the facts that a spinning reel is not only more than capable but all that is needed.
Shalom aleichem
been fishing and using spinning rod since i was like 8 years old, im 31 now.. for me its super easy its like an extension of my body. i just picked up how to use it over the years and now im very proficient with it. NOW im learning how to use baitcasters.. lol well i got a birdsnest on my baitcaster ima have to clean out tomorrow.. it has a learning curve for sure.. practice makes perfect
Same! My bait caster has been put up for nearly 2 years but I’m getting the itch to learn again.
Keeping my hand on the butt of the rod is a great tip. I have struggled with the velocity of skipping baits with my spinning rod. Thanks David
Love all the tips. Fishing in upstate NY a spinning rod is a staple for me. I always when rigging the night before make sure I have 2 set up at least to take with me .If that water is cold or ultra clear thats all that will work is finess baits and small line . Any who thinks its a sissy rod has not watched too much pro fishing lately . Seems as if more and more guys are to turning to spinning gear to get a bite . Hope all is well my freind with you and your family . Looking forward to another live show soon . Take care and stay healthy !!
bro this was sooooooo helpful i have been using a baitcaster all my fishing life witch has been about 3-4 years and i am trying to get in to spinning gear i have learned a lot from this one video thank you. and good luck fishing
Learned alot, I am going to watch the video again so I can have it in my memory. Just started fishing.
Never heard people talk crap about a spinner reel before, but fishing here in Hawaii is way different. I use spinners for all small and medium tackle, like whipping, floating or light dunking. Then I use bait caster for slide bait or heavy dunking.
I'm a spinning rod guy, so this video made me smile. Although don't give away too much as I love to hear people refer to a spinning rod as a finesse only stick.
Another great video....Thanks! Another good fairy wand tip is to manually close the bail instead of cranking to close it. I hear it helps control line twist.
Spinning rod has come a long way and I won’t care what others think of it. If it catch me fishes then it’s part of my arsenal.
I believe one can catch fish on either bait casting or spinning. I love spinning reels. I’m throwing bigger baits now going after size over numbers. Many big game saltwater fisherman use big spinning reels. I just got some saltwater rods and bigger reels for large glide baits and swim bats. It’s working for me.
I just watched this video and commented 2 weeks ago. Ill say it again, the 2 biggest advantages you get from spinning rod is the fact the drags are butter smooth, and this is with a 50 to 100 spinning reel, I have lews, Daiwa, Shimano, Mitchell's, pluegers, Abu Garcia, I've got em all and used em all. You have to spend 150 plus on a bait caster to get what I consider a good drag. But the 2nd thing is the fact you can learn to skip baits in places you didn't think possible. You take and master that skill, don't even attempt skipping with bait caster until you're a master with spinning rod. There's no reason you can't use the same baits on spinning gear you can bait caster its all about the action and line size you pair with that rod action. After you learn with spinning gear, then take the muscle memory and master bait caster. Crappie fishing docks in winter time when bass fishing is slow is fun and good practice. There's always some kind of fish hanging around a dock you can skip a berkley gulp alive minnow to on 1/16 or 3/32 ounce jig head. You'll be watching your line too, and that rate of speed fishing is very comparable to whacky rigging. It's slow but fun and good practice. Plus you can harvest from God's free grocery store.
Last week I was skipping a 1/6 ounce Rooster Tail under a dock with a spinning rod. To be honest, that was my first time skipping any type of lure...casting or spinning reel and it was done on accident now I know how to skip a lure. Tight lines!
Coming from trout fishing in the PNW, spinning rods are second nature for me. I'm a full hand feather-er, as it sets me up to flip the bail almost instantly after the cast.
Ditto. My short fat fingers can't adequately reach the spool to control anything, so I have to use my whole hand ;)
This was exactly what I was thinking when I watched the feather fingering, I was like uhhh I just use my hand as I prepare to close the bail, I heard its bad for the reel to use the handle to flip the bail.
Great video. I use the Alberto knot also, but learning the FG knot. See ya next time 👍🎣
props to the rock stable cameraman freehand filming on the boat haha. thanks for the casting tips.
Excellent feathering at 3:30 and braid to fluoro knot tutorial at 8:55! Thanks!
Hey guys, it's 2020 , Im 63 years old and i been fishing spinning gear since i was 12 years old , so for all you dummies that think spinning rods are " Sissy Sticks " , Well keep thinking that, and I'll keep rippin lips on them big females up under those trees and docks, I learned long time ago that baitcaster's don't always work in every location, But i can put a lure anywhere with a spinning rod !!!
This video was just what I needed. Not ashamed to admit my casting skills needed work and same with my fluoro to braid knot. Thanks for dumbing it down
Finally a good outro...5. You did it. Made me think about my spinning rod use. I've used them for years. Thanks.
David Dudley, you are now going to be my main teacher for all things fishing! Great Video.
Great vid! Never knew a damn thing about that feathering technique. Gonna definitely be practicing that.
It the best Mike
Thank you for the information on feathering. I've never seen it explained. Broke a fish off at the knot today. (Double Uni) Ugh! Hoping the knot you showed helps. I'm not real confident in the braid to leader.
Just passed a profishiency boat/truck at a hotel on garners ferry in SC!!!!!! Love the channel keep it up
Love that knot sir I’ve tried others like the fg knot never could get it right once I learned that knot makes life so much easier it’s easy very strong and doesn’t cut through your floro
Awesome! That was the best example on how to tie flouro to braid. Pretty simple especially compared to the uni and the fg knot.
Thanks man. Finally, someone explained that knot with up close video. The mechanics you explained on how to, and NOT to, cast and feather a spinning cast was spot on. Thanks David. I'm a Costa and Opens guy and I still learn from your videos. You're helping advance the sport of fishing.
I almost exclusively use spinning reels, and I definitely agree with your casting advice. Getting the rod to load up and do most of the work is very important. I am looking forward to using a fluoro leader with braid now that you've given a great tutorial on tying the leader.
Fat fingers! Thank you sir! This i have been plagued with all my life. Your the first to acknowledge us in the fishing community that is hahaha
What a fantastic teacher - those awards he got are well deserved !!
I have use a open for 30 plus years.i have been through all the good an bad.i'm left handed an I've have always use the hand over spool to control my cast.thanks for a awesome video alot of good help.keep it up.hoping to see more of your videos. Stay safe
Improved Albright knot. I use to tie this. Herd bad things about it. So I stopped. Never knowing why. Always worked for me. I got so good with the FG its my go to. I use Albright to attach fluro to my braid backing. Great video. Just bought a ProFishiancy rod at Walmart for my salt water fishing. 7'6 heavy. Can't wait to use it
Awesome vid, thanks so much for the tips, it really helps us newbies!
Thank you for sharing the many kind of techniq or idea to us! Watching from philippines!
I just saw this video Dave. Thank you. I've struggled for years with a spinning rig. I'm right handed and use a right hand retrieve baitcaster. Trying to master the left hand retrieve spinning reel is a challenge. And thank you for the knot. Seems much easier than the FG knot.
On the Feathering Technique, I tend to fan my non-reel-holding hand.
I can slow the line, or bite it to my rod and stop it with a quick grip.
Good video(I recommended doing this on another video). As someone who has been trying to learn this year this helped a lot, had never seen or heard of the feathering technique before.
I think you covered all the bases in this video, including the leader knot. Great job DD!
Great info here. I agree on the ease of use, spinning is easier than casting for skipping. I have become fairly efficient over the years in using the blood knot for my leaders.
The blood knot is great for connecting mono to mono, and I probably tied a thousand of them; I make my own fly leaders. However, I have not found the blood knot to work with braid to mono. It slips.
Fly guy here,Blood knot is my go to for 99% of my rigs…
Braid to Floro has Knot failed me as of yet on my Spinning gear nor my Bait caster😊
Appreciate the spinning rod tips I'm 64 and fish in a long time that was very.
After watching you skipping into the docks during the MLF Redcrest I had to look you up. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome job David! Can't wait to go fishing when they open up all the lakes.
Dominates! Tell it like it is. I've been a horrible bait caster. DC reals have saved me. But I never leave home without a couple of spinning rods, David. Thanks for saving my manhood 😁
Good video. Same as I’ve been doing from line to knots for a couple of years now. Wish I had this video to watch 4 years ago. Would of saved me hundreds of hours and trying out things I saw on RUclips to get to this point. Great information. Ps I to am a huge finesse fisherman. Ned, wacky, weightless plastics and my favorite the Neko on spinning rod with 20lb Smackdown to 8 lb floro. CRUSH them with these. Also I did pick up a tip on skipping to keep rod around 3 o’clock. I’ll have to give that a go. Thanks for always giving real and useful tips. A lot of videos promise tips but don’t deliver. I can’t watch Mike Iconelli anymore. Feel like he’s always just peddling Berkeley and doing click bait videos. Anyway thanks again. I’ll keep tuning in!
My first visit and I was rewarded with I completely thorough lesson on spinning rods. Thanks so much. I’ve subscribed and set my notification bell. 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Thanks for the sub Terry
Thanks for explaining that feathering technique Dave and the keeping the second hand on the butt of the rod. Never tried that. Also, just started using that knot you taught us and it actually gets easier to use after you've done it a few times. Great video sir!
I love that knot you just taught, what is that knot called? Thanks for the great information
carney8282 Alberto Knot
Thank you for the sharing the correct way to cast a spinning reel. So many people want to touch the line. You are correct, your finger should never touch the line. Your finger should touch the spool at the beginning and end of the cast. Great Job!!
Love the spinning rod advocacy DD :) And I use the exact same knot for fluoro to braid, it's so easy to tie and never breaks.
😮thank you so much for this video.
Im learning to cast and the wisdom in this video really helped. 🎉🎉
I like the fat-finger tutorial. Good stuff. I use that knot all the time, because it's just easy to tie, and it's rock-solid.
Great video.. I use this set up for Texas rigging creature baits also.. My set up is 20lb braid/ 20lb fluorocarbon. The reason is i have broke off so many fish using less fluorocarbon
Thank you I am new to bass fishing and the tips were very helpful and the skipping tip was very helpful because I have been trying to skip under docks but I couldn’t do it very well so thank you.
I’ve tried with bait caster, I’ve been fishing my all out of a canoe with a trolling motor for over eight years as many days of the year that I can. Spinning reel just makes more sense with my brain and just seems more manageable. It seems more versatile. I feel pretty proficient using a spinning reel, until I watched this video! I’m excited to start practicing feathering
It gives more confidence and idk why they say it’s more acccurate
great video and loved the close up on that knot sure needed that;;;;;;
Recently bought a spinning love it use t to float fish this video helped me big time , got my self a two pound eal ik it not the biggest but it was a start thanks for the tips
Hey Dave! I almost had sweet tea come in through my nose when you made that first cast in the trees. LOL I am definitely more of a spinning reel guy. I invest a lot more money in spinning reels (stradics) than I do my bait casters. Stay safe brother !!
I know I use a spinning rod more and more each year. I use em mainly for drop shots, shakey heads and fluke style baits. But I'm using em more and more with small spinner baits, buzz baits, small crank baits, poppers and smaller top waters. I can get hard baits in places with a spinning rig that I can't get close with bait caster. And they have better drag systems in them in my opinion. They handle braided line better for me also. I lose less fish overall with spinning rig. I've even started using a heavier spinning rod with braid and mono leader thunder sticking on sml. Lose alot less fish with that setup.
I'm not going to say it's not cool that you put this up, because it is. I guess I'm just sad that some folks didn't have a dad or grandpa to teach them this firsthand. But I'm thankful that you've put this out here so folks that didn't get that handed-down knowledge a chance to see how to do it right!
You always do a great job explaining tips, would be nice to see reeling tips for spinning rod set ups (jerkbait,crankbait...)
Ageed!
Whats up @David, thanks for the video with my big working hands you’re informative in your teaching tips and I appreciate it.
Thanks, new subscriber 👌🏾
Brilliant video very informative no more rat's-nests!
Spinning rods are awesome! It’s funny here in Kentucky the state record largemouth bass is 14 lbs. Some of these guys think they need heavy gear to pull in 10 lb bass all the time. That’s not the case at all.
I actually use my index finger and thumb of my left hand to feather the line. I almost pinch the spool with those two fingers... I feel how fast the line is coming off and can judge the distance way easier that way.
Great video. I was curious why you chose the Albright knot instead of the double uni. Is it better for braid to fluorocarbon, or just a little faster/easier to tie? 9:07
Hey Double D, you definitely did a master class, and coming from the master, I’m still using that knot that you taught me 👍🎣👍
Stay Safe and Well 🙏😇🙏
Just bought a medium 6’9” and I made sure to do braided to floro. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome explanation. The slow motion casting really helped.
Thanks David, Skeet Reese taught me that spinning rod technique about 22 years ago. Sure beats the heck out of what the average fisherman does to cast a spinning rod, which I call the "HAIL MARY" which usually turns into the "Oh hell Mary". Good article, you have convinced me to work up a grade in lure size. I've always fished primarily ultra-lite, but just as you say, it's really tough to skip a bait caster. Best of luck this year to you!
Hail Mary I like that lolol
Thanks great info I love the spinning rod and I was definitely casting wrong and I wasn’t even aware you could skip with it
Lol! Those tree bass fight like crazy but they don't fillet out very well ! I use that same knot and I'm adding spinning rods to my boat just because of talking to you and seeing your videos - another good one brother! 👊🎣
Lol we were fishing one time and my son got hung up in a tree about 10' about the water. It happens. There was a guy on the bank, walking a trail and he said "you fishing for firewood?" Everytime I'm in a tree or see someone do It thats all I can think of.
Eww, who filets bass when there are perch and walleye left in the world?!🤣
This was what I needed! Thanx man for explaining this in such detail for us it really is gonna help me out. I dont use my spinning rod as much because I'm not as accurate with it
Nice cant wait to try it at the lake early tomorrow morning .never tried to feather control my cast. Great video .i just subbed to your channel
Hey, Dave. I love seeing the affordable rods you’re making available to people at Walmart. Also glad to see you haven’t hopped on the FG train and still use the Alberto; although I use a few more twists just because I think it offers a little more insurance with light line. Thanks.
FG is superior but much more difficult to tie correctly. This is a certainly a better on the water option but…
David, I'm new in this fishing hobby and your video is very helpful. I just subscribed and will look forward to your future posts
in the uk we term more or less any artifical lure fishing as spinning, we term spinning reels as "fixed spool" and baitcasters as multipliers or just baitcasters, great tips btw
I use 1 Spinning for live bait with bobber
2 spinning's for different lures
I always feather with my hand around the line. Great tip on the finger tip method. I'll admit I'm a bait caster man from KY. We flip a lot of jigs, lol. I have been using spinning rods more. Braid was a game changer for the spinning rod. Hated the loops and the only time I would use a spinning rod was inshore and pan fishing. As always thanks for the tips.
Game changer for sure
Thanks Dave for your informative exciting tutorial.🙏🏾
The knot is best...I use them for tying leaders for my fly and olso for spinning
David, you're the man! Thank you sir!
Man, I'm in school. Good stuff. Thank you.
great tip on feathering technique
Always great material my friend. Love everything you put out bud, keep up the great work. 💪💪
Man I'm saving this video because it looks like i need to try that leader knot. Looks easier than my current and i use almost exclusively 8lb fluoro and 15 to 20lb braid
Awesome awesome video man. I am a beginner and I appreciate all the input and help.
Good stuff--thank you. How long is the leader?
Spinning reels are great ! gravity makes them sit between fingers perfectly . Your rod bends more naturally. your guides take stress better. I know bait casters since the 80s are more popular and flashy. I never heard any really good fisherman insult a spinning set up. Proper spinning can be hard to learn and fools mock what they dont understand.
I'm always in the trees. Just something about them there tree Bass you just have to go after them first. 😂 Loved the video and tips. Thank you sir.
I use a spinning rig alot. Love using 6-8 lb. test for slider worm fishing or the mojo rig. FLC
Great Info and gear explanation
This is slightly off topic from the video, but I know that polarized sunglasses help with sight fishing. I am a glasses wearer. Do you have any tips on finding polarized sunglasses for glasses wearers?
Did i miss somehting, but I didnt see an actual bait skipping in the water? I know of the theoretical but need to see this technique in action. Thanks