3 HUGE TIPS To Master The BAITCASTER!!

I don't care who you are, if you fish and want to continue becoming a better angler, you NEED to be throwing a baitcaster! "BUT THEY CAN BE SO HARD TO USE"- Everyone at some point. YES, that is true, but using these 3 huge tips to master the baitcaster, you can get through those issues and become a proficient baitcasting reel user! This video will teach you everything surrounding baitcasting techniques, baitcasting reels, and baitcaster for beginners! SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this content, and check out the videos I mentioned below!
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[@thorarrace]

If you've ever caught a fish while cleaning out your backlash go ahead and smash that like button!

[@benjaminhenegar291]

That is my biggest fear haha

[@crimson9328]

Had a bass hit my lure as I was pulling out the backlash. Finished the job for me!

[@Carter-lw3gu]

@@crimson9328hahaha

[@thebronson3753]

I ended up just running in the opposite direction with my pole. It set the hook and retrieved the fish. My Fatass has never ran so fast in my life, all for a 1/2 lb bluegill.

[@JayyFishingFL]

happened to me twice fishing my new american hero lews combo for the first time today 😂

[@martianmonster8789]

I got my first baitcaster a few weeks ago and took it out for the first time yesterday. Thanks to this video, I had minimal issues. A few backlashes here and there but overall I felt pretty confident after a few casts. I definitely need to practice accuracy and control, but that will come I’m sure. Thanks for all of your videos dude

[@terenceparrish6292]

I've been working on just making straight cast😮😮😮😮😮. I was able to ease off the brakes, but I sometimes forget testing my lure, if I change up. I saw on one channel where a guy put tape over the reel to keep his nephew from getting a backlash. As the boy got better, he would remove the tape to get more length. I never thought of that idea😊

[@crocskin]

I can't get any distance, not sure from the video what I'm doing wrong . Must be a late release. Not like my spinning reel.

[@jasonweatherby3113]

Using the fore finger on the retrieve is something I haven’t been doing, great advice, makes perfect sense. Thanks.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you’re learning!

[@rockytopkg]

I've seen a TON of baitbcaster setup videos, but this has to be one of the best. Great job, young man!

[@edt1cv2]

I really appreciate this video. I recently bought my first baitcaster, and I've been practicing short casts in my backyard and got a few small backlashes and 1 birds nest so I'm going to try everything you mentioned in this video

[@benagoh74]

I needed this. I have avoided Baitcasters for this reason. I'm ready to give it a try now.

[@TylersReelFishing]

You can do it!

[@willwhite2204]

Thanks for the tips bro. I have encountered a lot of backlashes since I’ve used baitcastors but I watch YT vids like yours and it helps me improve how to use my bait castors.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah will!

[@shanescott3168]

Great tips. Thank you. I’ve been using a baitcaster a very long time but still get backlashes from time to time. It gets easier the more you use them.

[@bertenernie3229]

Just picked up my first bait caster and feel pretty confident after watching this video. Thanks bro!

[@sticks29pgm29]

Great tips Tyler. Never thought to use the index finger while reeling in loose line. I would always try to find a way to eliminate the loose line by turning my body or walking it out.

[@thejosowski]

I’m 37 and my son (14) and I just got our first bait casting setups. Excited to use it this weekend on Ray Hubbard!

[@rick4649]

Thanks for the great tips. I have been away for fishing for a long time so it’s a nice refresher.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you’re into it again!

[@daveversion2.2]

Great tips. These will definitely help me get better with my new bait casters.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I hope so!

[@barretthompson4755]

Don't know if you will see this but your tips actually helped me to be able to set my bait caster without the backlash and enjoy the new set up Cheers from Australia..

[@zd2426]

Hey man, I appreciate this video, Im fairly new to bait casters, and I did some research before hand, and I was doing everything properly, except using my finger to add tension to the line as I’m working my jig. I was getting really frustrated by getting frustrated by the consistent birdsnested but now I actually understand why that is and i can fix my technique. Good shit man.

[@ryan.m05]

This is perfect timing as I just started fishing with my baitcaster 😂 awesome video by the way 🔥

[@rickhalle-podell169]

Tyler , once again, thank you so much for an amazing video. This is the second time I’ve watched it. I picked up a bait caster from a friend who gave up, and I think the reason he gave up is because he didn’t watch your video and understand all the important, basic steps of setting up the rod and reel. I look forward to moving behind the spinning rod and seeing how this works. Thanks so much. I’m actually at a little local pond, practicing at the moment, watching the video at the same time.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Mann, thank you so much for this incredible testimony! So glad that my videos are helping you. Get your friend to watch, and maybe he will join you!

[@MrKarpo]

Thanks for the video! Haven't got around to using my baitcaster yet this summer and this gave me a spark for it! Let the practice begin (again...) 😂

[@TylersReelFishing]

Do it!!

[@intheringhectorsanchez4207]

Thanks man, this video was very very helpful, and I got my first Lews baitcaster on my birthday. Can't wait to get better as time goes by and catch my PB on it.

[@07allis]

well said young man love the video. cheers from australia

[@rickhalle-podell169]

Amazing video, incredible teaching. Next best thing to going out in the water with you

[@TylersReelFishing]

I love to hear that!

[@beerbuzz62]

Thanks Tyler,great video

[@gabeluong9965]

Love the video keep up the good work

[@jaysjoys3075]

Thanks for the video bro

[@edmoss2020]

Thanks alot, very helpful.

[@babadeedee]

Great video, Tyler!

[@willtrax71]

This is a great video my friend thank you and you are the only other person other than myself I’ve ever seen use a Slug-go lol I love those things. Stay safe my Friend Semper Fidelis

[@jonathanteague4744]

bought my first bait caster today, very helpful information

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah! Good luck!

[@billoliver5222]

Excellent video. I'm new to b/c and learned more from this than all the others put together, inc professionally produced ones by tackle manufacturers

[@TylersReelFishing]

Man, thank you so much for the encouraging comment Bill! I love having people like you around the channel

[@anthonynelson3917]

awesome vid for the beginner, heled me a lot. thanks Tyler

[@TylersReelFishing]

I’m so glad!

[@calebneff5777]

Great advice! Bought my first baitcaster today!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Good luck!

[@brianthebroken7601]

I just got two baitcasters this summer and thanks to Tyler and others for helping out with these tips! Feel like I am a pro now lol!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! Keep improving!

[@hunterbull7804]

I like how Daiwa has their spool tension to where it has just a little side to side play. That’s how I setup all my reels whatever the brand. I think it’s better to use the magnetic brake rather than tension, because that puts more resistance on the line and your lure won’t go where your rod tip is pointed.

[@FiciousCritik]

Thank you sir, I'm still learning and ... UNlearning.

[@Mann272]

@@FiciousCritik leaving a bit of side to side play will allow for much longer casts

[@iceman5117]

Brakes are there to stop you from backlashing on the cast. Tension stops you from backlashing on the landing

[@scottloesch6808]

Love my baitcasters. I have two very old and junky but I still have fun with them.

[@dylanmoser4704]

Got my first bait caster 3 days ago OF CORSE IT WAS A LEWS!!!! And I’m absolutely in freaking love with it. Defiantly a huge difference from hearing that reel pealing line but thanks to your videos I only had 1 BAD backlash. After that it was smooth sailing caught my PB on my new baby today. Absolutely love it but I will say I can’t overhand cast only side cast, I’d love a video on how to flip cover/ skip docks

[@Tbeeson32]

I got mine 2 days ago, a lews mach smash..glad you like yours I absolutely hate mine. Flurocarbon wouldn't cast more then 20 feet, changed to mono and it backlashed every cast no matter how I set it. It ruined baitcasters for me I'm taking it back and getting another spinning reel

[@taylormarcel1561]

Bro… the camera work blows my mind every time 🙌

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you Taylor!

[@enduringpromise]

Thank you!

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

Thanks for the insight. Thinking about buying my first bait casting reel and rod. And your the teacher just letting you know. Coming from NY.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Do it!! Got plenty of NY videos coming for ya!

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

@@TylersReelFishing I'm going to buy it throu your link but starting with a cheap Lew's. What did you say 7'6" rod with what reel? I'd have to watch the video again.

[@brickbanks2k]

Good stuff bud, thanks.

[@TylersReelFishing]

No problem 👍

[@kathyg4906]

Tip #3 is new for me. I’ve been struggling with backlash and this might help.

[@TylersReelFishing]

So glad! I’ve got other videos about backlashes and baitcasters to help you 🙌🏼

[@wayneleelee]

I LOVED TO LEARN HOW TO CAST A BAITCASTER

[@elizabethsumpter9129]

Great tips.

[@gamergirlsteve]

I just picked up a bait caster this week. This video came in clutch

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah Steve!

[@mitchsmith2505]

Great advice! Definitely subscribing!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you Mitch! I think you’ll love the channel

[@mitchsmith2505]

@@TylersReelFishing already do brother! Keep up the great vids!!

[@learningtofish7036]

Thank you Tyler.

[@TylersReelFishing]

No thank you!

[@crazymixture57]

Really great video and advice...after years of using spinning reels just recently got my first baitcaster and taking as much info as I can before taking out on the water. I know even then it will be trial and error but that's ok. Subbed man, look forward to future content!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah! So happy to have you around the channel. I think you will love it here

[@crazymixture57]

@@TylersReelFishing From what I've been watching...I'm loving it here already!

[@phillyman5000]

What I do sometimes when I get a backlash, instead of pulling out more line, I walk backwards until the backlash is gone then I reel in my line tight, LOL Sometimes I have to walk backwards for alot of footage. Probably looks silly but hey , it gets my line back in the reel where it should be. Thanks for this excellent video Tyler!! Happy fishing Y'all!! Update: Thankfully I don't get that many backlashes anymore. Practice does help and I have tossed out my line alot over the months! LOL

[@IBenFishin]

i do the same

[@jsmooth5480]

Definitely do that when I can makes it so much easier for sure

[@wickedvic6953]

Thanks 👍

[@raygissendanner1476]

Thank tyler I am new new to baitcasters and bass fishing

[@TylersReelFishing]

Welcome! Hope this helps!

[@w_dub_wilberforcejr]

Awesome bro! Tnx for that. Just started my bass fishing journey. Went out for the 2nd time ever on Saturday n it was a bit frustrating but i know these tips will help.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I’m so glad you are learning along with us!

[@w_dub_wilberforcejr]

@@TylersReelFishing u make it look sooooooo easy! keep up the good work

[@jcmar209]

Thank you

[@C.Bowden82]

I know its an old video. Tip 3 is the best. Was having that exact issue of having slack line on reel in and would cause me lots of issues. Thanks for the tips

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it helped!

[@Ardeact]

I didn’t know about the grip, very helpful

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad to help!!

[@Ardeact]

@@TylersReelFishing I've had much better casts with thumbing the spool and keeping the spool tight. This video is especially helpful with braided line

[@chazm5551]

Ive (almost)mastered it in only a month of fishing thanks to your detailed fishing tips!! My only main problem is trees😂❤️

[@mariopaez5411]

Sameeee 😂

[@jsmooth5480]

Trees a baitcasters worst enemy

[@Ezekiel_Irwin]

Great video, yesterday I bought my very first baitcaster.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Congrats! Good luck to ya!

[@Ezekiel_Irwin]

@@TylersReelFishing thanks, I practiced today in my front yard and I think I got the hang of it. So far I’m liking it though.

[@peoriaos6627]

Great video!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you!

[@blicky308]

Best tip for beginners is putting braid with a leader , makes taking out backlashes 100 percent easier. Plus braid doesn't degrade with each backlash as with mono or fluoro that'll damage after bad backlashes

[@AmazingFishingAdventures]

Great video! Just a question, should you not keep your rod tip lower to avoid the fish jumping out and "unhooking" it self?

[@juli82E]

Great info! If I get a backlash I always put tension on the line holding it taught to my rod when reeling it back up kinda like when I'm spooling the reel. What about line conditioner? I used the lews on some fluro and that stuff is freaking awesome!!!!! Wanting badly to try it on some suffix braid I got and am having some backlash I wasn't with Berkley x5 and x9..

[@TylersReelFishing]

I have not used line conditioner. Might try soon

[@josemercado313]

Hey , what’s the the best Medium light rod / reel and line set up ?

[@kamerontoland6517]

hey what’s up man, when are you coming back up to the St. Lawrence I’m a local and I love the vids!!! keep up the good work Tyler💪

[@TylersReelFishing]

This video is literally on the St. Lawrence haha

[@darkscope2248]

I have a question today i went fishing with baitcaster and i needed longer cast and i coudnt cast it more than 20m i have 10-40g fast action 7ft and was using 10g lure is it logest cast or my magnetic brakes are on 5 and my knob tension knot is set like u explained so is it good cast or ?

[@stevenewsome5897]

Do you have a polarized lens for a camera so you could show exactly what you are seeing while you fish?

[@cookingonwheels2695]

Pro tip if you notice your starting to form some backlash raise your rod tip it helps

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yes that’s true. Can’t always remember everything when planning these

[@michaelchimenti4989]

Tyler, quick question. On a spinning rod, most people cast right-handed and reel the line in with their left, so the rod never changes hands. On a baitcaster, it seems that you have to transfer from your right to left hand after each cast. Is that proper technique?

[@christophercurtis2550]

Thank you for telling me about Black horse black lashes in your eyes cuz I've been trying to figure out how you get that out

[@theironfisherman9814]

Awsome video man You should come fish my pond its in the dfw area

[@TylersReelFishing]

Email me all about it! [e-mail]

[@TheJoePhoto]

What rod size do you recommend for using a Casting Reel..?

[@ralphwaltrts5994]

Thank you so much for teaching me how to keep a tight line when reeling slack in on your reel. I never thought of placing my trigger finger on the real guide to control the tension. I do have a question, when do I set the break with the dial and when do I set the tension when setting up my reel in other words do I have the dial set on the highest number and then press the release to drop the bait and adjust the tension or do I have the dial set on zero then press the release to drop the bait and adjust the tension then adjust the dial I am so confused as to when I adjust each one could you please answer this question in a video or a personal message thank you so much for your tips excellent video I like your videos you don't waste any time getting to the point

[@kenneth9874]

Do your spool tension first for a controlled drop, if you're new to baitcasting reels start with your brakes on the higher side, with practice you'll be able to loosen them both a bit. If you're a spin fisherman forget about the flick cast and keep your thumb lightly on the spool adding pressure to slow down and stop the lure, it helps to slightly load the rod on the backcast

[@gman4674]

Very informative. What size fluorocarbon for your baicaster?

[@TylersReelFishing]

All depends on the technique and cover/structure. got a video coming out on that soon

[@GrendelPrime79]

I am looking at getting my first baitcaster and I noticed that you cast with your right hand the then flip the rod over to your left. Is that common?

[@stevenvargas6406]

Thanks man!!! I'm new to the baitcaster!!!💪

[@TylersReelFishing]

You got this!

[@stevenvargas6406]

@@TylersReelFishing Dude thanks to you I caught my PB today... so far lol no bs!!! keep up the awesome videos!!! 👌👍💯

[@JeremyKonzJames]

Would you be able to cover how to actually cast the bait caster? When I try sidearm it goes 90 degrees to me in whatever direction the rod was moving but no backlashes. When I try over hand casting I almost always get a backlash. I have set up the reel how you showed and even have the magnetic brake cranked up to 9 or 10. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Your problem is the brakes at 9 or 10. Also, your rod could be too stiff for the weight of lure you’re throwing

[@fijimorgan]

That thumbnail got me! When are you going to take him fishing?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Hopefully soon haha!

[@exz0r.ex3]

Im right handed and at a young age taught myself to fish with my reel set up on the left because it made more sense to not have to switch hands every time after casting. Is this bad?

[@Huntn_fish365]

What’s up brother!!!

[@joshhuffman7783]

Not much man.. just got my first whopper plopper so im exited to see how it works.. tight lines man!!

[@ryancooperstone8981]

Hey Tyler, I am new to bass fishing Ive been using my Spinning reel for everything and Its been going great. I want to get my first baitcaster and rod. I was thinking of going with the lews custom light rod and for a reel I am unsure, should I just get the 2nd Gen speed spool? What are your thoughts on that setup. For context I really just fish ponds in Texas

[@TylersReelFishing]

Hmm, I’d honestly just get a Mach crush or Mach jacked combo. That jacked is AMAZING. Tackle warehouse sells it right now, so enter through those links in my video description and type “jacked”

[@ryancooperstone8981]

@@TylersReelFishing Yeah thats a nice combo. You are going to think I am crazy but I absolutely hate the Color Red its like a phobia I have :/ nothing I own is red haha. I really like the combo though!

[@Ardeact]

Man I wish I learned this earlier, especially the grip

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you learned it now!

[@georgepretnick4460]

Tyler, I understand you are trying to train tournament style bass fishermen. That's great. Not being a tourney enthusiast or being numbers oriented, I prefer to enjoy the fight more than you do. Water skiing a fish across the surface, then resuming casting in the same breath, well,,,,, seems like more of a job than fishing. Loved your marabou jig video with smallmouth. Now, that's more my style.

[@TylersReelFishing]

And we can have different fishing experiences! I’m just speaking on what I like

[@andyrobertson9685]

Okay, I’ve lost 2 spool tension knobs in as few fishing outings. How can I keep from dropping the knob where it can not be found? Walking to or from the truck to find my hole.

[@trevorandrew8726]

If your tension knobs are coming off you may be fishing too light of a lure/rig. These types of issues are why people will fish weightless finesse rigs with spinning reels, because it's where the baitcaster really falls apart. It's doable for sure but if you're having to have a completely loose spool tension, it's time to pull out a spinner

[@fishbrittonfish]

Tlyer when will you come to VA

[@coreyhenry7504]

How can I prevent my spool from getting more line on one side than the other?

[@alangerhard7118]

And for sure , pulling out line to clean it out as a fish hits it. my hands pulled in that one. Enjoy the vids!

[@QuikScopeGod]

Another big tip for after you backlash. After you pull out all the line to get it out, try to get the line spread out along your rod. I know I’m not the only one who has started reeling in all that line and it knotted up and I had to cut the line to get it out

[@TylersReelFishing]

Exactly, great tip

[@chrisdubz-2836]

hey tyler i was wondering i wanted to get my first baitcaster and i dont know what type of line to use

[@TylersReelFishing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZO7k4CXoZppfas Whenever you have a fishing question or technique you want to learn, search “TylersReelFishing ____” and in that blank, but the topic you are curious about. Odds are, ive already made a video about it👍🏼

[@0ysteinlarsen1]

any good reason why you switch hand after casting? Since you are right handed, dont you have more rod control with your right hand?

[@TylersReelFishing]

See these two videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iouXc3SOat94n80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aobPcmeiaK1-nbs

[@0ysteinlarsen1]

@@TylersReelFishing I didn't reed the comments, just watch the film. I was not aware of this was the topic:) You covered it good in the two clips you posted. I grew up with a spinning reel and have been flyfishing for over 40 years ...and of corse I have been left hand retrive. I started to use baitcasters some 15years ago and the first one I bought was of corse a right hand LOL, the guy in the shop said it was the way it was supposed to be done. Many years later and some 25 reels later the majority is left hand. Got a few right hands though and the reason was a very good price or a collector item:) Bottom line, do what is most comfortable for you. The fish does not care if you reel right or left

[@shaartvader4830]

I tried first time about 15 years ago, nothing but problems. Cheap reels have really came along in that time. My advice to new users is have a new user set a sporting goods store set your reel up with flourocarbon line, it is really the most forgiving for modern baitcasters

[@kamerontoland6517]

where were you fishing in new york for those largies?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yep!

[@MegaEric77]

Your very energetic:)

[@alangerhard7118]

What if you cast with r hand and reel with l hand?

[@sirseacow4462]

Why area baitcasters right handed? I struggle with that, I know they have started making them left handed but the majority is right handed. is there a pro to use right hand casts if I'm used to reeling in with my left? Do I just need to suck it up and figure it out lol

[@TylersReelFishing]

There are plenty that are left handed! Search “TylersReelFishing baitcaster”, and you’ll find several videos of me talking about the difference between right and left… I also have a video coming out today that you are going to want to watch. It’s about this EXACT topic

[@jackfullerton5762]

What if you take the tensioner knob all the way off, out of incompetence? I can't get it back on since the threads are so thin.

[@TylersReelFishing]

You gotta get that thing back on

[@jackfullerton5762]

@@TylersReelFishing yeah I know that, or I look po dunk. Got any ideas? I try it and it always cross threads.

[@ovechkinata]

Are you using the custom pro gen 3 reel?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yes

[@prestonadams831]

I don’t ever comment but that intro was fucking badass to me haha

[@calebneff5777]

I like how Tyler used "pond anglers' as a slur.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Lol

[@LovingIdaho]

I never palm my reel and dont have no issues . I use conventional baitcasters more , so hold it how I how my conventional baitcasters. So , I usually use 4 kinds of reels in 1 day of fishing . My method must work , I lost count of how many I caught on last fishing trip using baitcaster . I know I lost count after 30 . Of course , not after bass , but most always seem to be bass . Bass are to easy around here . Crappie , perch , blugill, trout and catfish are more of a challenge fish to catch here .

[@inosankp]

Tyler who’s picture is that in the thumbnail?!!!

[@mysteryman5213]

Newbie here...what advantages does a baitcaster have over a spinning reel? Is this a reel for a true beginner?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Lots of them, and anybody can learn, but usually a spinning reel is a “beginner” reel. Search “TylersReelFishing baitcaster” for more videos explaining how to properly use this thing

[@ryanpopovici2760]

“that was like a 4lb” bro that fish was not over 2 pounds

[@kallitfishin319]

Let's go