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SJ | Wed Jan-02-02 05:00 AM |
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#428, "New to baitcasting... HELP!"
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Took my new Shimano Curado out for the first time to practice at a small lake in Eldorado Park in Long Beach and it was a humbling experience... I need a lot of practice with this new reel, having used a spinner my whole life. First cast - backlash... followed by several more....
I started to get the hang of it after a while... keeping my thumb on the spool, etc., but man - is it really this hard to learn? Please tell me that some of you had similar experiences with your first bait caster!!
Anyone have any tips for a newbie with a baitcaster? Needless to say, I didn't catch any fish and spent most of my time dealing with these backlashes!
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If the reel.....,
Patrick,
Jan 02nd 2002, #1
RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!,
Nico,
Jan 02nd 2002, #2
RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!,
Ken A,
Jan 02nd 2002, #3
RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!,
swimbait,
Jan 02nd 2002, #4
RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!,
SJ,
Jan 02nd 2002, #5
RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!,
Leif,
Jan 02nd 2002, #6
RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!,
SJ,
Jan 07th 2002, #7
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Patrick | Wed Jan-02-02 05:58 AM |
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#429, "If the reel....."
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has the magnetic control, make sure its set correctly. if it was windy yesterday, dont practice first-time in the wind. this can mess you up. you need a tad of experience in the wind. and, i always started with about 2 1/2-3 ft already out and kind of "rainbow" it out till you can bullet it out there. when you start the cast, in my experiences, freespool it until it is halfway to where you want it to be, then THUMB CONTROL!!! be sure to stop itas soon as it hits the water
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SJ | Wed Jan-02-02 09:22 AM |
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#433, "RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!"
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Thanks for the tips. I know it's going to take a heck of a lot of practice. I don't get as much time on the water as I'd like... so every moment is precious, making the learning process even more frustrating - but will continue to make the effort to learn how to use this.
It's very reassuring to hear others started out with some frustrations as well. I appreciate all the tips and if anyone else has something to offer, please feel free. I was aware of the braking system, but had no idea how to actually set the reel according to the weight of the lure, etc. The tip about how the lure should hang and fall is an espeically helpful tip.
I'll also have to try the side-arm technique... especially since that's how I usually cast my spinning gear! Again, thanks and keep those suggestions coming!
I'll keep at it!
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Leif | Wed Jan-02-02 12:04 PM |
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#434, "RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!"
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you know...you don't have wait till you get on the water to practice casting. tie on a weight and go in your back yard and just keep at it.
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SJ | Mon Jan-07-02 05:01 AM |
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#435, "RE: New to baitcasting... HELP!"
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Thanks again for all the tips... I got to pratice a little bit more this past weekend and all the tips really paid off. Did not catch any fish - but did a much better job of casting with far fewer backlashes!
Thanks again for your tips. I hope to get out next weekend for some more fine tuning.
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