Baitcaster How to: Remove a Backlash/Birdnest in Under 1 Minute!

[@Saltyscales]

Check out this video on how to fine tune your bait casting reel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqpd4aCe8Shl80

[@bassimmage]

Thank you do very much.

[@c.l.smooth29]

Thanks a lot, I was what you would call a loop picker, the thumb pressure helped alot.

[@jameswegman1256]

Hell, I got a backlash on the toilet paper roll this morning!

[@getmerkedfishing6184]

Bro it gives less time to wipe better watch this video closely

[@kennethmcanelly6639]

I do that on porpoise to mess with people

[@wadewarren4618]

😂😂

[@krollgrend1888]

Man. Just got home from fishing. Hell of a backlash and just left. This comment cheered me right back up. 😂

[@jessicadaniels2017]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I 💞 IT

[@muffinpuppy089]

Great tip. When I saw the title of the video I thought "yeah right". Boy, was I shocked.

[@Saltyscales]

It works David, I wouldn't troll you. ;)

[@01trdtacoma]

Dude! I've been pulling out knots for twenty years! Thanks for the tip!!!

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome Jesse

[@thomasdavison7184]

Same here man. Jesus Christ I would have paid 100 bucks for that knowledge.

[@scottmills3573]

Hey man I took a new baitcaster out for the first time today and got some birds nests, one of which I thought was the end of my day. Your method saved me. Thanks very much for the help.

[@michaelcox7511]

This is my first time using a bait casting reel since I was a teenager (72 now) and found your video very informative and it just might make fishing with a bait caster pleasant. I plan on taking a spinning reel and a bait caster with me until I get use to my new Pinnacle MSX100.

[@Saltyscales]

Awesome, glad I can help inspire you to try again. That's what it's all about.

[@widenerdo6790]

Salty Scales in oo

[@MarkJennings1.]

Hello 74 year old Michael!!! I'm aware it's odd I'm commenting now, but I must ask sir. How did it go using your baitcaster?!

[@aidanconley3162]

HyPe Flexx he prolly dead lmaooo

[@MarkJennings1.]

@@aidanconley3162 lmfao u skepp

[@edelmendoza7766]

I’m a new fisherman at the age of 25 lol but this is awesome thank you ! So glad I didn’t go 20 years pulling knots

[@David-lf2ne]

I was 30 when I got back into fishing. Did some when younger at our farm pond. 56 now. Self taught on how to use a bait caster before any KZbin and a spinning rod. and have been picking out backlashes for 26 years. Only had 2 or 3 that had to be cut out. Right before this video was one saying this method has the potential to kink the u-bend where it is overlapped and causing the “knot”. Thus causing line breaking when tugging on a hangup or worse yet a large fish. If it worked for you , great. I always viewed it as more zen time.

[@larry_9982]

Always nice when an old fossil like me can learn something I should have known MANY years ago. Thanx.

[@Saltyscales]

God Doom never to old to learn. Thanks for watching

[@larry_9982]

Ok...talked me into it. I am going out tomorrow to get a baitcaster.....my first. I tangled up all of my friend's reels. I need more toys to add to my new Hobie Pro Angler retired fishing hobby. I think I am ready for something other than a spinning reel. We shall see. ;-)

[@thomasrutland2737]

This was the single greatest and most helpful video ever posted on the interwebs

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you!

[@hunterlallier142]

I am 14 and got really into fishing this past year bc my grandpa started taking me. Got my first bait caster today bc that’s what all of the pros use😂. I backlashes on the first cast. Thank you for this video

[@danielzapata843]

hey i just started also at my age and i am waiting for my order online i bought a baitcaster too and im 14 also 😂

[@corkedcloud3304]

@@danielzapata843 just ordered my first one today, can't wait to get it

[@Stomping_Narwhal]

Got mine yesterday and backlashed first cast i lost my mind 😅

[@CreativeKIDZ-kid]

omg bros 18 now a full grown adult wow

[@Oggendorfen]

first time throwing a bait caster today without a single birdsnest thanks to your videos. 10/10 great video!

[@Saltyscales]

Glad to gear and you are welcome!

[@WhiteHarpune]

That "Fishing can be fun - I promise" killed it :D Been fishing for 25 years now and after buying my first kayak I wanted to try out a baitcaster. Your videos are an enormous help. Thanks from Germany :)

[@wheelsx1823]

But uuuhhh, isn't cussing and sweating the fun part in fishing?

[@Saltyscales]

I would like to think not lol.

[@cadensorenson670]

Hell yeah lol

[@kaasglenneman]

Best comment ever

[@crystalglass7106]

Lol always thought so

[@sadlycan]

I felt this in my soul

[@myersjx]

Just had my first backlash after about 30 casts on my new reel. Settings were all good, I side arm cast and my lure hit some tall grass. I started picking and picking. Finally I sat it down, pulled out my spinning reel. Thank you for the video, definitely going to try this!!

[@smithman013]

That's usually how fishing goes.... Usually after planning a big fishing day, it goes terrible after first cast for me. Lol!

[@TheTravelingFisherman]

That's a neat trick I never knew about!! Thanks for sharing! Keep up the great videos

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks for the comment Robert.

[@biankarios7581]

Joshua Taylor wxxxxxx

[@haden_uglee9496]

I always hand picked,it out that took forever

[@Tja-oz8bj]

Does this work on bad back lashes?

[@jdmec81]

Most useful fishing tip I've ever seen on KZbin. Thanks

[@Saltyscales]

I appreciate that and you are welcome!

[@TheCsientist]

Holy hell. I had no idea that was a thing! My mind went to "why the hell would you reel the knot?!!". Thanks!

[@bill_2424]

Lmao same was like NONONONO YOUR DOING IT ALL WRONG but then it magically worked lmao 😂

[@shawnpepin7890]

Its because ypur not reeling a knot tighter, your tightening the loose line underneath which is why its all knotted in the first place. The line further down thw spool has came loose and is getting caught in the line closer to the bait.

[@Darriuss87]

Just want to say, I've watched this video, your video on baitcasting for beginners and your how to tune a baitcaster. I bought one just yesterday because I know they are great for casting both far and accurately, haven't gotten to use it yet, but hopefully I don't have any hard blunders after watching these. Appreciate the tips boss

[@dennyspatino5716]

First time using a baitcaster and I did this 😏 I'm so glad you had this video up.

[@Saltyscales]

Glad to help.

[@FTsingos]

Thanks for the video. I just bought my first baitcaster after 30 years of using spinning reels! I'm doing as much planning and research as possible before I start using it.

[@hammerheadfencepanda5310]

Dude that was awesome of you to share!!! Just subscribed

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you Chad and welcome aboard!

[@dinoharrison5138]

Thanks Josh, I heard about that method some years back but was not positive how to do it. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. You can't drive me crazy, I am already there!!! But you already knew that!

[@Saltyscales]

I hear you there Dino, I learned this method a long time ago, so it definitely has been around.

[@Deerslyr81]

That looked stupid easy. Thanks I just bought my first bait caster. Wish me luck.

[@Saltyscales]

Deerslyr81 It's pretty easy and good luck!

[@ShadowsPhotography1]

This is the best way I have seen and I can say it sure works! First time out with the new real I was ready to give up and return it. Se this video and decided to go out and try again. Not only did I get less nesting because I also did the fine tuning, but when I did get a nest I could resolve it in a few seconds and keep fishing! Nice work guys. Tight lines!

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks Deutly, this is what I am here to do. I am glad that I was able to help you and that you didn't give up.

[@splashanddashfishing9256]

This is hands down the best method I've heard yet!!!! Great Info👌🏾

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you sir, glad you liked the video.

[@johnozarchuk2128]

Wow, what a great pointer. I've been taking the whole spool off and unwinding. What a mess. I'll give this a shot.

[@AmatHour]

Thought he was just going to cut the line as a joke.

[@Saltyscales]

RocktronGamer That would be to easy. ;)

[@williambannister1127]

Too* Sorry, I had to do it.

[@Vdub1910]

RocktronGamer same here 😂

[@waterslug4263]

same

[@justinhopkins2118]

Just got my first baitcaster today and I go fishing my first time tomorrow…..this will undoubtedly help! Thank you!

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome

[@IrishChippy]

Thank you so much for this simplified and easy to understand tutorial playlist. I watched all 7 videos. The last time I was fishing was over 40 years ago, and that was with spinning reels. Now that I live by the sea on the other side of the world, I decided I would like to go fishing again and teach my daughter (5) as well. I just built a small boat, so I ordered rod and casting reel. Thank you again. Pascal

[@kevinkev500]

What a great tip, that's why I watch these videos, to learn stuff like this. I don't need to watch a pro pull in 25 fish, I can do that, I need to know how better to fish and some of the little tricks of the trade that make fishing more fun for me (pulling in 25 fish or UN-tangling a birds nest in a few minutes). You just got a new subscriber.

[@Saltyscales]

I appreciate that Kevin, the small things are what help us to improve. I know birdsnest can be frustrating.

[@robbyputnam9235]

does that also worked for braid?

[@Saltyscales]

Yes

[@herpsandinvertsvideos4080]

Robby Putnam no

[@Colton-vx9lr]

Probably no cause it’ll burn your fingers

[@jj61051]

I have been used casting reels for years and have never seen that trick. Thank you for sharing.

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome Jonathan, thanks for the comment.

[@adamnielsen5094]

THANKS MAN IT REALLY HELPED ME OUT. YOUR THE OG!

[@8superman6]

Thank you! My wife just got me a baitcaster reel for Fathers Day and your videos have definitely been a huge help in fine tuning

[@Joey-vm1nl]

I never knew this.. I used to always swear and almost didn’t want my baitcaster but because of this I’m a changed man fishing wise now lmfao

[@theluth9046]

Hey thanks man for that trick! I'm 67 and have always fished with my good ole Mitchell 300 I got when I was a kid, but I ordered my 1st baitcaster and have taken in all these vids to teach this old dog or fisherman new tricks! Thanks again for sharing! I just subscribed to your channel, looks like I can still learn a lot!

[@johnwilson4330]

Very nice I had bought a knot pick- do'nt need it now!! Thanks :)

[@Saltyscales]

This will definitely help, you're welcome.

[@johnpurser2798]

Thank you. That's really impressive. Knowing that 40 years ago would have saved me MANY hours on the bank picking out knots! FYI, you're disengaging the reel when you put it in free spool. You're engaging when you reel in.

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome!

[@MegaCummins77]

NEVER HELD BAITCASTER WENT BOUGHT NEW LEWS AND WAS UPSET CAUSE OF BACKLASH RIGHT OFF THE BACK AND THIS VIDEO GOT ME GOING HAPPY AGAIN THANKS BUD..

[@OldLadyAngler]

Interesting. I've never seen that and will def give it a try. Thank you.

[@Saltyscales]

Give it a try, it works! ;)

[@rex2ish]

buying bait caster tom never had one but your videos make me feel like its just easy learning curve...thank you and excellent work

[@cavemanbum]

Don't forget, you have to crank your drag up to its maximum, or else you won't be able to turn the reel handle enough to rotate the spool while you're applying the thumb pressure.

[@marcusburrow2270]

I just used this tip to clear the nastiest birdnest I have ever had. I thought for sure I was going to have to respool this combo! Thank you!

[@Tja-oz8bj]

It worked???

[@MistaE]

Holy cow I just saw some magic!

[@sammytheswitch]

I am so glad I came across your video. A million thanks

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome!

[@gvanausdle]

that's amazing. never knew that trick. thanks!

[@Saltyscales]

Gary Van Ausdle You're welcome Gary.

[@grampy1587]

Love it. Could have used this video yesterday. Ended up cutting and double uni-knotting the line. God Bless You Joshua! Thanks.

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome, glad to help.

[@TaterChip91]

Holy shit guy. I've never seen that before, awesome and thank you

[@Saltyscales]

You are welcome!

[@TaterChip91]

@@Saltyscales maybe you could help me with something if you don't mind? For the last few days, my reel is chewing up my line big time, but I've not had any major backlash moments to cause it from my point of view. I'm using brand new 12 lbs test on just a basic Abu Garcia reel. I'll get like 30 - 50 casts in and I'll have 3 or 4 ends of line popping up from the inside of the spool, any advice if I made sense with that..?

[@jamespeak8]

Looks pretty easy I'll have to try it the next time I get a rat nest thanks for your advice. .

[@tinapiggott]

I took a small screwdriver ground end like a point bent gently 90 degrees than I find each small loop of string and pull each loop out toward top of reel. This has worked 100 percent of the time for last 10 years. Good fishing. Tom'

[@Saltyscales]

+Tina Piggott You can definitely spend time picking them out but this method might save you a little time and headache. ;)

[@nathandines22]

Hope I always have my settings right when switching lures but watched this just incase :-P looks simple and easy to do, thanks!

[@MrGenocider]

you're tutorals and tips are hands down the best. cheers man. you're the reason i don't birdsnest or atleast not badly

[@HolyPlague1]

I don't have a spin caster for this reason. I got one as a present years ago and the first five times it rats-nested and I've never gone back to it or thought of buying one because I'm so afraid of ruining my fishing trip

[@Saltyscales]

C.P Bagley They can be intimidating but that is why I'm trying to help with these little tips and tricks.

[@justinjones5302]

C.P Bagley just bring one of each. if i get a backlash thats a real bitch ill switch poles till im calm and ready to clear out the nest

[@Saltyscales]

Not a bad idea, it's easier to work with them when you aren't pissed.

[@davidreiser9663]

Just bring a good ole spinner as backup!

[@joseortegaa2349]

This video has changed my life forever. Thank you so much

[@babaybluegill3273]

fuckin brilliant! thanks! just put 20$ worth of line I was about to cut off! hit a darn tree limb behind me when i casted😧

[@Saltyscales]

Hopefully this helps, it happens unfortunately but I know how frustrating it can be.

[@plumpye474]

Babay Bluegill I did the same exact thing today I was mad but I had already cut 10 bucks worth of line off my lews Baitcaster LoL

[@GulfSouthGene]

Thanks, I had almost given up and cut the dam line off, started over. I have learned to hate these reels, but you are helping me with understanding how they work.

[@Saltyscales]

+GulfSouthGene Glad to hear bud, watch my fine tuning video and you will get it.

[@bradylafantaisie6873]

Tried it 100 times doesn't work!!! what am i doing rong?!?!?!

[@Saltyscales]

+BL's herps try using a bit more pressure. I used it today and it worked the first time.

[@vire559]

BL's herps Open the side plate and pull the spool off from the reel then pull the line gently.

[@bboyrygis]

This technique won't work for all applications. It works best for mono or fluorocarbon but won't work for braid. The reason it works best for fluorocarbon and mono is that you get a birdnest where it's not tangled up but just lifted off the spool vs a true birdnest where the line is interwind and tangled up. Hope this helps some what.

[@SebastianDavidPB]

Yea, open the side plate, then pick the crap out of it until it loops back under the old loops, great way to cut off and waste half the line from the spool, been there done that lol

[@tailhookmd2546]

This doesn’t work for me. I have an older baitcaster and it spins when I put too much thumb pressure on. It’s like my drag is messed up. Any advice?

[@Stingray7423]

Fantastic! I just had to un-nest 5 times today after my kid made few awesome nests... This trick would save me about 30-45 minutes in total! Thanks!!!

[@casperhskovgaard]

Why am i watching this?! I don't even own a bait caster and not planning to

[@Saltyscales]

Because you wanted to sit with the cool kids. ;)

[@michaelwalker7729]

Coward

[@VictoriaEXx]

I was the same. only a spin reel ,baitcast open a new world for me.

[@noahcoleman9439]

Thanks for the tip man, just got mine into a bird nest a week ago and had to cut the line off. No more wasted line!

[@Saltyscales]

+Noah Coleman You're welcome

[@handyman68]

Now I have no excuses for my wife, when she ask why I have sooo many rods and reels! Hope she never sees your video!

[@NWTrailSeries]

I just bought a baitcaster like 10 minutes ago, I've memorized this video for later, tytyty. Bonus ty for this video being so short.

[@MrMuslimGuy]

Very comprehensive. Been bass fishing for almost three years and using a bait after for Me is VERY intimidating!!! I'm looking into baitcasters now tho. Thanks. Good video without getting all complicated

[@MrMuslimGuy]

I do ok but trying to get bites from bigger fish. I want to do a channel from a novice point of view. Learning as a post videos of my trips through the seasons. Peace.

[@mikeriley6862]

Tks for this video..really helped..also Tks for the video on fine tuning a bait caster..I am new to using a bait caster...I've watched several videos on using a bait caster but yours was the best..After watching the video I went fishing and had very few crows nests..Tks again..

[@Saltyscales]

Hey Mike, that is what I love to hear. Thanks for watching and implementing my suggestions, I appreciate it.

[@crowman5936]

Great tip to pass along to the younger generation of fishers. Bill Dance gave this same tip 20 plus years ago on his show and it still works great.

[@its_not_me999]

Wow, who knew it was so simple!?! I will be checking out the fine tuning video! Thanks!

[@angelavogel455]

this is david i love fishing but im an old school fishin hand.i spent most of this morning untangleing my baitcaster i was ready to throw both of them in the water and go back to zebco 33 old faithful and reliable,but this old dog was just taught a new trick so im going to try it again,i appreciate the backlash schoolin

[@fishfever5923]

I have been doing this 2 years now and it does work most of the time but there will be some times where it wont work. Very good tip for the guys that don't know how to do this yet.

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you sir, it definitely will work most of the time.

[@RomGecko]

Just watched your tuning video then this one and I learned more useful information from you in about 15 minutes than I have in weeks of researching baitcasters. Thank you for the videos and keep 'em comin'. Tight Lines. Subbed and thumbed up.

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you Jason, glad I could help. I will keep pumping out helpful content.

[@moedog5087]

Dude. This is so helpful. Thank you a million times. My brain and patience thank you.

[@dereklondon9967]

I have been fishing for years and never knew this.....AWESOME video bro and thanks for the info

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome Derek, we can always learn something new on this platform. That is what makes it so great!

[@minnesotaflyway8917]

Thank you so much, I can't tell you how much time and line I have waisted because of bad birds nests, very helpful video!

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome, this should help.

[@SnoX9]

why didnt i found this video yesterday when i needed it, was fighting with the knots for like 2 hours :D

[@Saltyscales]

Hope it helps!

[@Zeppelin1160]

Just starting my journey with a baitcaster and I'm confident i'll be using this tip many, many times. Sub'd!

[@Saltyscales]

Glad t help, welcome aboard!

[@ethancoultis9007]

You just saved me so much time and got me back on the water. Thank you

[@Saltyscales]

Glad I could help

[@jamescooper2618]

The reason why this works is very interesting. It's a very cool tip. Thanks.

[@timthornburg9207]

Dude that is the greatest tip I have ever seen!

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed it.

[@WestVirginiaCope]

Besides this past weekend with my buddy, it's been about 10 years since I've been fishing. Always used a closed face reel. Well I accidentally ordered a baitcaster, not knowing there would be a huge difference. He gave me so much crap about it, saying he can't use them, they birdnest, I'll throw it in the lake, yadayadayada. So here I am, learning everything I can to prove him wrong. Thank you very much for this Playlist lol

[@maxalbee9071]

Thank u so much I just started fishing with a bait caster 2 days ago and I have had some trouble but ur videos r really helping me thank u

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome Max, glad to assist.

[@hawkjohn4665]

Man that's awsome! I never knew this trick and have been using baitcasts for years! Appreciate it bro!

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome Hawk. Glad I could help.

[@jakepetrangelo1484]

You have made my life a lot easier with this trick

[@christianwatson5013]

I know I’m years late but when you said “that’s something Chris would do” I laughed because I thought of myself 😭 but I thank you for the lessons I’ve watched so far. I’m about to start my fishing journey.

[@claudesmoot1880]

That is absolutely amazing! I have been fishing for decades and have never been taught this!

[@Saltyscales]

Glad to show you something new. I learned from Bill Dance as a kid.

[@claudesmoot1880]

Salty Scales I must have missed that one. Thanks again!

[@keithbyrnes34]

Wow what a great tip, I just bought my first bait caster and was about to give up on learning to use because of the pain of clearing the birds nest. Now you have helped me to move on with learning to use with this tip.thanks big time.

[@Cjc007]

Just tried out this trick and ur how not to get a birds nest and both worked perfectly thank you so much i subbed in a heartbeat

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks Cameron, I appreciate you watching and the sub.

[@hemmedup1909]

Great video, thanks. The problem I'm running into is the line I'm pulling out becomes very tangled on the ground. Any tips on avoiding that?

[@derekmiguel2012]

Cool trick I will definitely use it the next time I get a birds nest . Love the videos keep up the good work

[@RonBand01]

Bill Dance preaches this same method. I've used it many times. Thanks for showing it.

[@lukeclanahanbaseball]

Never seen that. If it works for me this will be the best video I have ever seen.

[@vancecooper3541]

Thanks for the video good sir! Been struggling with baitcasting.

[@Saltyscales]

You are welcome!

[@galaxytab7ms]

i will try it later, last night was terrible moment for my first BC fishing, got 4 times birdnest, and have to cut out the PE, and after that i realized has thrown away my PE bout 50metre from 100m , this video was a gold.

[@etez7950]

Holy crap, this worked in 10 seconds, thank you so much!!

[@steverogers9364]

Incredible! im in crazy more time for the backlash and pick pick pick! Nice job! thanks!

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome Steve, this should almost completely limit the picking.

[@UncleDan904]

thank you so much. this and your tuning video helped me tremendously, looking forward to some weekend kayak fishing now

[@Saltyscales]

Good luck out there, I will be doing some kayak videos soon also.

[@esidharta]

That's an awesome tip, Josh.

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you sir, glad you liked it.

[@markgraham72]

SOB I wish I knew this yrs ago! Thanks for the tip. Wondering if this would work on braid as well?

[@markgraham72]

I just read down in the comments where you stated it would work on braid, thanks again for the tip!

[@Saltyscales]

You're welcome bud, easy fishing. ;)

[@KaddeCS]

Finally something that actually helped thank you

[@DJT_Goated]

Omg tysm you do not know how much this has helped

[@patchreefs]

Mr. Cox I think I am going to try it again also. The technology can't be as bad as it was back in the 50's and 60's

[@Saltyscales]

Give it a shot, technology is night and day

[@donnienovy4088]

that's an awesome trick you got a new member here bro 👍👍

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks for the sub and comment.