BaitCasters - Page 2

va_basser · 01-22-06, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerBass

It is called the thumb goes retarded.

the PC term would be casting challenged

dodgeguy · 01-22-06, 11:01 AM

Roflmao!!!:d

Rebbasser · 01-22-06, 01:12 PM

That's pretty good, va

!

bassnman30 · 01-26-06, 04:10 PM

With baicasters, try an ABU in the 4600 or 5500. They don't cost that much (depending on the amount that you want to spend). They will last forever and have no more problems with backlashes then any other reel. I used to use these reels exclusively, but I've upgraded to Quantum Accurist and PT series reels.

JB · 01-26-06, 04:46 PM

I went the same route way back then, the abu garcia does the job, just elected for the teardrop shape down the road out of personal preference.
All the abu garica reels I had got stolen and I opted to go with a dif look is all. Other than that its a great reel to learn on if your new to baitcasting.Not sure if anyone has mentioned , but with any baitcaster you must adjust the line drop and brake with each lure that is a dif. weight. I always back off the line drop so it free falls, then start tightening it up with the lure on my line, until it finally gets to where I like it, you push your thumb on the bail, and the lure drops about 10 inches and stops. Variations of that could be no drop at all, makes some casts and see if loosening the side knob on your baitcaster(line drop) to get more distance on cast. The danger of going to far is the spool will spin too fast on a hard cast, and result in a backlash.
We all know there is a very fine line between just right and too loose!

abarker · 02-22-06, 01:53 AM

Just a update for you people. I finally broke down and bought me a baitcaster. Got a cheap one from wolly world. Its a shakespeare baitcaster/rod combo. I hope I can learn to use it well. Thanks to all for the input in this thread. Bought me a few lures also and guess what...I am broke now...But I'm happy at the same time.

bass kicker · 02-22-06, 10:14 AM

they are easy to learn and go with areel that is strong with aluminium frame and brass gears (ABU GARCIA) thats what i would choose

lovinfishin9 · 02-22-06, 10:17 AM

thats what i did, got a real cheap one to learn on, it didnt last too long but i learned how to use it without worrying about messing up a really expensive reel.

bass kicker · 02-22-06, 10:25 AM

thats what i did well my parents back then i was only 11

lovinfishin9 · 02-22-06, 10:50 AM

my grandpa bought mine

bass kicker · 02-22-06, 11:43 AM

gota live those family members who support your fishing hobby but mine has gone way past hobby now

01-22-06, 11:01 AM	#27
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	Roflmao!!!:d __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

01-22-06, 01:12 PM	#28
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	That's pretty good, va ! __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

01-26-06, 04:10 PM	#29
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	With baicasters, try an ABU in the 4600 or 5500. They don't cost that much (depending on the amount that you want to spend). They will last forever and have no more problems with backlashes then any other reel. I used to use these reels exclusively, but I've upgraded to Quantum Accurist and PT series reels. __________________ Lexington,NC.

01-26-06, 04:46 PM	#30
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I went the same route way back then, the abu garcia does the job, just elected for the teardrop shape down the road out of personal preference. All the abu garica reels I had got stolen and I opted to go with a dif look is all. Other than that its a great reel to learn on if your new to baitcasting.Not sure if anyone has mentioned , but with any baitcaster you must adjust the line drop and brake with each lure that is a dif. weight. I always back off the line drop so it free falls, then start tightening it up with the lure on my line, until it finally gets to where I like it, you push your thumb on the bail, and the lure drops about 10 inches and stops. Variations of that could be no drop at all, makes some casts and see if loosening the side knob on your baitcaster(line drop) to get more distance on cast. The danger of going to far is the spool will spin too fast on a hard cast, and result in a backlash. We all know there is a very fine line between just right and too loose! Last edited by JB; 01-26-06 at 04:59 PM.

02-22-06, 01:53 AM	#31
abarker BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sugar GRove, Va Posts: 34	Just a update for you people. I finally broke down and bought me a baitcaster. Got a cheap one from wolly world. Its a shakespeare baitcaster/rod combo. I hope I can learn to use it well. Thanks to all for the input in this thread. Bought me a few lures also and guess what...I am broke now...But I'm happy at the same time. __________________ Catch me a fish and I will eat it. Teach me to fish and you will NEVER see me again. ;)

02-22-06, 10:14 AM	#32
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	they are easy to learn and go with areel that is strong with aluminium frame and brass gears (ABU GARCIA) thats what i would choose __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

02-22-06, 10:17 AM	#33
lovinfishin9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middletown, VA Posts: 566	thats what i did, got a real cheap one to learn on, it didnt last too long but i learned how to use it without worrying about messing up a really expensive reel. __________________ Take your caviar and that fish that ain't cooked, take if off a cracker and throw it on a hook. :D :)

02-22-06, 10:25 AM	#34
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	thats what i did well my parents back then i was only 11 __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

02-22-06, 10:50 AM	#35
lovinfishin9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middletown, VA Posts: 566	my grandpa bought mine __________________ Take your caviar and that fish that ain't cooked, take if off a cracker and throw it on a hook. :D :)

02-22-06, 11:43 AM	#36
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	gota live those family members who support your fishing hobby but mine has gone way past hobby now __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

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