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29
May
2008

Using a baitcaster reel. Using a Baitcaster reel You might ask your self why is someone even writing about this, well it’s because if you want to step up your game when it comes to becoming a better fishermen then you will have to learn how to use a bait casters. You’ve seen the all the best fishermen use them and you have probably have a friend or two who have been telling you how they have increased their casting accuracy and are able to feel the fish better when they bite.
Every fishing expert who’s learned the techniques of using a bait casters will tell you that they have more control of where they put their lure, close to the shorelines, logs, or heavy cover. I know for myself it was a little difficult at first but with the right reel setting and practice you can learn to be a master baitcaster.

Getting down to the first step in becoming a maser baitcaster is holding the reel correctly. What your going to want to do is push the free spool button, hold the spool by your thumb and turn the rod sideways. So the handle is facing up. It might be a little uncomfortable at first but you will want to do this throughout the cast.

You will then need to release the line,but keep your thumb on the line with some tension as you go forward. The key here is to but just enough pressure so you don’t get the dreaded backlash of line. So keep the tension on the spool with your thumb as the lureis in the air. You will want to have enough speed so you get the lure where you want it to go without too much pressure.

The pressure is the most time consuming thing to understand and learn. Most baitcaster reels have centrifugal braking systems. It works kind of like a thumb on the line for you. Because the faster the line comes out of the spool then the more pressure is applied by the braking system. And if you turn the brake knob tightly and press the freespool button, the lure will not descend. So you will want turn the knob counter clockwise so you can see the lure start to fall. Play with this until you can get the lure in the right place. You want to have the lure fall nicely so you don’t have toyank your rod. It is always good to get used to the feel of the lures weight.

So with a little patience and a little practice you too can become a master bait caster. You will hit those hard to reach spots and be able to respond to fish faster then before. Check out Everydayfishing.com for baitcaster reel great deals on Bait caster reels

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