10-28-05, 08:41 PM | #1 |
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Hey everyone... Just went out and got me a shimano curado 201b baitcast reel... Was practicing casting with it and the reel keeps coming loose... Looks like I'm making birds nest and stuff.... ... Any suggestions on what i should do to prevent this or make it happen less?? Thanks Everyone...
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Let us know if this is you first baitcastor. If it is, could be it just needs some minor adjustments.
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River Stumps, yes it is my first First baitcast reel.... So Im still learning how to use it and so forth... I think I set up the variable brake system to the max to help it not spool out too much... Let me know what u think I should do...any technique? or adjustments I need to make??? Thanx !!
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are u stopping the spool with ur thumb whenever it hits the water.
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Take a look here, ybm:
http://pages.infinit.net/fishing/bait101.htm That will get you pointed in the right direction.
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i havve trouble using spiderwire on my baitcaster.just ask 454ss.wait a minute where the heck is he.oh yeah he is on other forums talkin about his truck.it never works anyway,i like mono or floro,but i rarely use a baitcaster,
i only have one,im more of a spinning type guy
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Guys... I havent used it on the water... Just playing/ practicing in my backyard.... yes, I am "trying" to use my thumb to stop the spool... Sometimes its my late reaction that makes things bad... I'll just keep practicing...
Rebasser... Thanks for the link... I will try the techniques from that article... Cant wait to get out to the lake and give things a try... Again, Thanks everyone... I will let you all know if I do encounter any more problems.. .Wish me luck... YBM |
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I would disagree with this setup for you just learning to baitcast. Rebasser thread explains it in more detail but there are a couple of things you really should do. First off take loose the side panel for the brakes(read owners manual) and set the breaks to 4 on 2 off. Then as you a setting the tension control knob as stated, once you get it to where it stops as it hits the floor tighten it some more so you have to jiggle the rod tip to get it to fall. This will help tremendously on the backlashes when first starting out. It will however also hurt your casting distance, but I can assure you no backlashes = more time throwing it, which means faster learning. As you get better you will start to loosen the tention knob and take a brake or 2 off. It is frustrating dealing with backlashes, and I quit using mine for a long time before I read Reb's article and used this technique. Now even after you get very good with it you will still get backlashes, so take it in stride, but not near as bad as you do at the beginning, especially when your lure hits that branch in mid air or boat dock. I also found that Powerpro Braided line helps cut down on the backlashes for me, and it seems easier to pick them out when you do get them. But read the article from Reb, and use it, it's the only reason I use baitcasters now, and I use them more often then not. Lizards
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Lizzy, Its good to see you posting again.Where have you been ? P N J
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oohh you taking a page from tommy's play book -chasing fat ugly chick's??- again...
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Don't mess with them fat, ugly chicks. If she is coyote ugly it can really mess up your fishing when you chew your arm off to get away from her. It is even worse if she is double-coyote ugly .
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only a 1/5 huh? better make that 2 liter's ....ewww!!!! that ugly..
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u should try setting the drag tighter until you get used to the way the reel works. as you get used it loosen the drag.
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