my first casting rod

ryno5217 · 08-01-05, 10:47 PM

and i cant figure out how to use it.....Its a bill dance, not sure on the model, cheap rod and every time i cast the line i get the birds nest or whatever its called where the lines spools loose all over the reel (spindle?). There's a small gold knob under the handle and a button that turns on the other side, numbered one thru ten, neither of which seems to effect the drag. hopefully this is enough for someone to help me out, sorry i dont know my terminology and equipment better...any tips appreciated

ROBZILLA · 08-01-05, 10:50 PM

what you want to do is hold your rod at a 45 degree angle, then push the casting button, while the lure drops adjust the little knob on the side so when the lure slowly hits the ground under control the spool stops right away!. you won't get any more birds nests! "BUT" remember every time you change you lure or it's weight youll have to reset you knob to compinsate.

Robby.

ryno5217 · 08-01-05, 10:59 PM

thank you much sir, will do right now

Rebbasser · 08-01-05, 11:10 PM

ryno, take a look here:

http://pages.infinit.net/fishing/bait101.htm

That is one of the best sites I have seen for setting up a baitcaster correctly.

ROBZILLA · 08-01-05, 11:16 PM

hey Reb dave had good footage of him doing it in his back yard but I can't find it, did you ever see it I think it was well done! I miss his diagrams and charts he used to do.

Robby.

Rebbasser · 08-01-05, 11:21 PM

I don't recall seeing it, Robby-we'll have to ask him.

PowerBass · 08-02-05, 08:02 AM

Yes, I too remeber it! He posted it when I had trouble with my caster.

08-01-05, 10:47 PM	#1
ryno5217 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	my first casting rod and i cant figure out how to use it.....Its a bill dance, not sure on the model, cheap rod and every time i cast the line i get the birds nest or whatever its called where the lines spools loose all over the reel (spindle?). There's a small gold knob under the handle and a button that turns on the other side, numbered one thru ten, neither of which seems to effect the drag. hopefully this is enough for someone to help me out, sorry i dont know my terminology and equipment better...any tips appreciated

08-01-05, 10:50 PM	#2
ROBZILLA BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 1,901	what you want to do is hold your rod at a 45 degree angle, then push the casting button, while the lure drops adjust the little knob on the side so when the lure slowly hits the ground under control the spool stops right away!. you won't get any more birds nests! "BUT" remember every time you change you lure or it's weight youll have to reset you knob to compinsate. Robby. __________________ Hang E'm High Till The Gills Go DRY! BARRIE,ONTARIO,CANADA

08-01-05, 11:10 PM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	ryno, take a look here: http://pages.infinit.net/fishing/bait101.htm That is one of the best sites I have seen for setting up a baitcaster correctly. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-01-05, 11:16 PM	#5
ROBZILLA BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 1,901	hey Reb dave had good footage of him doing it in his back yard but I can't find it, did you ever see it I think it was well done! I miss his diagrams and charts he used to do. Robby. __________________ Hang E'm High Till The Gills Go DRY! BARRIE,ONTARIO,CANADA

08-01-05, 11:21 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I don't recall seeing it, Robby-we'll have to ask him. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-01-05, 10:59 PM	#3
ryno5217 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	thank you much sir, will do right now

08-02-05, 08:02 AM	#7
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	Yes, I too remeber it! He posted it when I had trouble with my caster. __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

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