Baitcast Reels

NCYankee · 11-12-05, 04:17 PM

About three years ago, I had $40 left on a Bass Pro Shops gift card, so I bought the least expensive baitcast reel I could find. It is a Bass Pro Shops brand. I just started using it this year. About the only thing I can do with it is cast over hand or side arm - forget flipping and pitching for now. I usually leave it Carolina rigged and use it in mostly open water with no obstructions so that I don't have to worry as much about accuracy. I get a little bit of a backlash from time to time. I want to improve and reduce the backlash and upgrade to a better reel, but I have a few questions.

How important is the quality of the reel to ease of use?
How important is line size and proper spooling?

I am adjusting the tension and brakes to help my cast. Slowly, I am making the reel "more loose."

Please, let me know what you think and suggest a favorite reel if you have one.

11-12-05, 04:17 PM	#1
NCYankee BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 188	Baitcast Reels About three years ago, I had $40 left on a Bass Pro Shops gift card, so I bought the least expensive baitcast reel I could find. It is a Bass Pro Shops brand. I just started using it this year. About the only thing I can do with it is cast over hand or side arm - forget flipping and pitching for now. I usually leave it Carolina rigged and use it in mostly open water with no obstructions so that I don't have to worry as much about accuracy. I get a little bit of a backlash from time to time. I want to improve and reduce the backlash and upgrade to a better reel, but I have a few questions. How important is the quality of the reel to ease of use? How important is line size and proper spooling? I am adjusting the tension and brakes to help my cast. Slowly, I am making the reel "more loose." Please, let me know what you think and suggest a favorite reel if you have one.

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