Bass Fishing for Beginners: How to Sidearm Roll Cast with a BAITCASTER (VERY USEFUL CAST)

In my opinion, the roll cast is one of the most IMPORTANT casts for new anglers to learn. The overhand cast may come natural and allow you to throw a bait REALLY far. However, the ability to accurately place the bait with as little commotion as possible is priceless! I think it’s HIGHLY overlooked among anglers new to bass fishing.
I’ll break this cast down from beginning to end. I’ll give you a few pointers that I’ve learned along the way that have helped me to adapt. I can only build the foundation from which you will grow. If you truly want to master this cast, you’ll need to put TIME IN ON THE WATER.
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[@lukeriley5964]

You manage to consistently share new and applicable information for beginners and experienced anglers alike. You’re answering questions I didn’t even know I wanted to ask! This channel is helpful, entertaining, and refreshingly original. Keep it up man!

[@DEBOSFishing]

LCR Fishing hahah thanks brother, I'm glad you enjoy my content. I'm happy to help people out! 👊

[@Asapfishing1]

LCR Fishing hey man I just subbed!!! It would mean a lot if u could sub back

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

I am not surprised at all that your channel blew up man.. you are just flat out good at this stuff.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yankee Tanker Outdoors and you say you're an a$$h**e. You're too kind man, I'm just a dummy swinging a stick! Have a good week man!

[@dustycamaro7908]

You got me reely considering a baitcaster

[@luckyx16]

It would not let me edit my last post. Roll Casting check. After I started watching your videos, I decided that each time I go fishing, I have to do fifty casts with a bait caster to practice. Not only does this help me become more familiar with it, but it lets me practice the teaching of fishing sensei Debo. Today after too many hours at the lake (11). I got out my baitcaster and started casting my buzzbait. Four bass later, and I was pinpointing pretty well where it landed. Thanks Debo.

[@DEBOSFishing]

That's awesome to hear man. Consistent practice makes progress! Good luck and keep at it man!

[@ggd408]

I just started fishing again now that my little girl is old enough to try as well. Really wanted to thank you too for these teaching vids. I'm learning to use a bait caster too. Out of all of the channels I enjoy yours the most. Keep it up bother!

[@DEBOSFishing]

ggod408 hey! Another #certifiedfeeshinfriend Thanks for watching man and glad that I can help!

[@mattmain237]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

[@willtrax71]

Such a relatable Teacher lol I Love his lessons even an Old Guy like me is learning a lot of new techniques.

[@h8feight]

Whoa, the energy! i'm used to modern Debo, but this is just impressive

[@brianlee9074]

This sidearm cast has helped me, not only with distance, but with accuracy. Now that overhead cast seems to be a thing of the past for me. Thanks Debo! 😎👍🎣

[@explorster]

You're videos are the only ones that actually get me out practicing. thanks bro.

[@albertharris2903]

Absolutely awesome been fishing my whole life and you just brilliantly broke that down and even taught me some new stuff. I love your instructional videos brother, thanks for doing what you do.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Albert Harris appreciate you watching my friend! We can ALL ALWAYS learn something new. I need to work on my skipping more!

[@sir.lithium81]

Rip trippers of fishing lol love the content man

[@johnschreindorfer2439]

Kinda funny, I was just thinking about the roll cast. Im new to the baitcaster and im doing pretty good with the roll cast. Keep up the good work with your videos. I really enjoy them and learn

[@LSeymour]

Man! The info you dispense is invaluable!!!! Thank you so much again!!! I got some work to do!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Lsey81 that means a lot to me man. Thanks for watching!

[@humblelifeoutdoors4299]

When I roll cast I’ve found that if I follow through and point my rod tip at my intended target it tremendously helps when my bait lands in the water, but everyone’s different. Works for me!! Debo always leaves me with food for thought, great video bro ✊🏽🙌🏽🎣💪🏽🤘🏽🍻🍻

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea man, the follow through is very important. Keeping your eye on the spot where you want it to hit is big too! Appreciate you watching my friend 👊

[@matthewmillis5141]

Just learning bait casting and this really helped. Thanks

[@calvingreenleaf7989]

Awesome information Debo! Glad I went back and started watching some of your old vids while waiting for the new stuff!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man appreciate you watching 👊

[@eddiefigueroa9044]

Wow another great informative video,first let me tell you if you don’t already know is that I’m new,new,NEW,to bait casting and I’m so happy to have come across your channel.i have seen other channels but they all do one thing you don’t and it’s those annoying commercials right into their videos,not quite my bag.i like to get my info uninterrupted till the end,and thank god or your higher power(p.c.)you get to the point very easily and understandable,and sir,I thank you for that.i have not seen it in your library but do you have one like this explaining the overhead cast? Anyway tight lines my friend and keep recording,you have a friend in Pennsylvania!

[@DEBOSFishing]

You sir are a #verifiedfeeshinfriend Thanks man, I appreciate your support. I do have a video on overhand casts here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bImWd4SYa69sb5o have a good week man!

[@RyanMcIntyre]

Wow! Great casting DEBO! I needed these tips. Your much newer video on casting served me well too and I have hundred of hours throwing lures.

[@luckyx16]

Yet another very informative video, for me to add to my toolbox. This will be very helpful for where I go fishing. To be able to roll cast almost parallel to the bank will greatly increase the area I can cover while fishing. Thanks Debo.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I use the roll cast to fish parallel to the banks as well. Thanks for watching man 👊

[@shawnmoniz6617]

Good stuff as usual. Love the content from you Debo.

[@DEBOSFishing]

shawn moniz love the support from you man. The pleasure is all mine, hope the vid helps!

[@chrismcvey908]

Outstanding!! A very useful technique to utilize. I know I need to do this a lot more with my power fishing

[@DEBOSFishing]

Chris McVey thanks for watching my friend, ALWAYS appreciate your support!

[@fishingthemidwest5296]

Your videos are always so helpful! You deserve alot more subs.

[@DEBOSFishing]

FTW Fishing appreciate you watching man! If people like it, they will come. If not, I'm happy with the people that I help. Take care and thanks for watching!

[@NCAngling]

Another great instructional video man. I love that cast.

[@DEBOSFishing]

NC Angling it's definitely handy to have in the arsenal. Thanks for watching man!

[@dizzlesfeeshin8966]

Great vid Debo, as always keep them coming

[@DEBOSFishing]

Randy McLane thanks for watching my feeshin friend! Hope we can meet up soon!

[@jeffc2630]

Excellent job!

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Thanks for the tip and as always keep up the great work my man 👊🏻

[@DEBOSFishing]

Jeff Gerald you're welcome, the thanks is all to you for watching!

[@MrCharleswr]

Excellent detailed information. Please do a video on skip casting and skip pitching with the same details. Note - other KZbinrs do not show the details of a skipping cast e.g. the actual arm position and motion.

[@BobbyLearnsBassin]

Another great tutorial! I struggle with accuracy and feathering the spool, but I'm bringing your tips with me tonight on the lake!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Bobby Learns Bassin' awesome my man, hope they help you out a bunch! Good luck!

[@0017Bulldog]

You're a great teacher and you make it fun. Wouldn't doubt if you were a teacher as your other profession.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate those kind words! I'm not a teacher but I do enjoy trying to help folks out. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@oaksterslive7883]

Thanks Debo, I roll cast, but you showed me some things to fine tune it. Awesome stuff!!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Okster's Bassin that's awesome brother, I'm glad I could help!

[@sgib199]

This is something I need to work on...I move the arms too much on the shorter casts and don't have any distance control. Love your energy and how you keep the content moving.

[@JoeWeymouth]

Outstanding video and thanks for the info on this one. Helped me figure out what I was doing wrong with my roll cast. Not enough line out to start and not letting go early enough.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yasss! Helping people out, that's what I'm about! Thanks for watching my friend! 👊

[@bloodhound122]

Dude I so needed this help will be practicing tomorrow.

[@DEBOSFishing]

bloodhound122 that's awesome to hear man. Get out and practice! Tight lines!

[@mayassa58]

This is a super helpful video!

[@DEBOSFishing]

mayassa58 I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@vicpetersen3800]

Well done! Thanks

[@deweyhood2747]

Great video very helpful thanks

[@DEBOSFishing]

Dewey Hood awesome man, glad I could help you out! Thanks for watching!

[@Darkworldmonkey]

Dude you deserve so many more subs n views this is no joke best fishing tips channel especially for a newb like me!

[@DEBOSFishing]

That means a lot to hear folks say things like that. Thanks for the support my friend 👊👊👊

[@RenArthurCorillo]

Loved the kastking cap

[@134rwa]

That's a critical cast to learn, especially bank anglers who have to work tree-lined banks. It will keep your top water frog from becoming a tree frog. We've all seen lures abandoned in tree limbs, I know I have a couple up there also. It's more acceptable to loose a lure to a sharp-toothed fish, than to loose it in a tree from a misguided cast!

[@DEBOSFishing]

RWA Fishing hahah yea. We've all had those casts over trees. A lot easier to keep the bait low. Helps with backlashes too because you're not throwing CRAZY hard. Thanks for watching man!

[@925hardknox]

That’s the first way I learned to use a bait caster came natural I’m the guy that still trying to get down the overhand 🤣🤣🤣 great video as always.

[@DEBOSFishing]

HardknoxLife hahah too funny. That's ok, I think this cast is more useful! Thanks for watching man!

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@Asapfishing1]

AWESOME JOB

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching man!

[@dslife1]

I’ve been practicing this cast for the last several days now since watching this video and as usual, good information. I’m getting more confidence and accuracy. Thanks 🙏. I know you are a big kast king fan and I love the 3 that I have, but I just purchased the Lews tournament mb and I gotta say that the smoothness and quality of the Lews is undeniable. I’m not saying that I’m hanging up my kast king setups because I have not had a single issue with any of them and they serve their purpose well. I just had to find out what the big deal was with Lews reels and now I know. Great video 👍👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

dslife1 thank you very much for watching man! I'm glad the video helped. Keep practicing. I absolutely agree, Lew's makes amazing reels. Thanks for watching man, appreciate your support!

[@dslife1]

DEBO'S Fishing Gotta support a guy that puts out valuable information and makes it entertaining!

[@King_Tokes]

Different casts from different pasts... 😁🤟

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah very true man. Thanks for watching!

[@onniheadhunter2890]

I absolutely love medium action rods. They just feel so right in my hands. I have a medium and a medium heavy. My medium heavy is strictly for flipping and pitching. Cant cast with it as well as the medium action. Now that i learned a new casting technique, i think i will love my medium rod all that more. There should be an industry standard for medium action rods

[@bradhancock5780]

Great video.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Brad Hancock thanks for watching my man, appreciate your support!

[@JohnAmes]

Nice work man very helpful

[@DEBOSFishing]

John Ames thanks man, always appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@JohnAmes]

DEBO'S Fishing I took out Jared and John fishing had good time

[@DEBOSFishing]

John Ames ahhh awesome. Hope ya'll caught some good fish!

[@shawnspidle2530]

Nicely explained bro. Once I learned this cast I noticed I wasn't getting as many birdnest as overhead now I need to get the feathering part down lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

Shawn Spidle yes, you'll definitely birdnest more with overhand casts. Wind, lure fall, etc. all comes into play. Thanks for watching man!

[@georgebramblett6078]

Just subscribed awesome video

[@DEBOSFishing]

George Bramblett hey! Another #certifiedfeeshinfriend thanks for watching my man!

[@VespoLiveGaming]

I've been learning basic roll casts on my lighter spinning gear for creek fishing where it's tough to find enough room to cast due to bushes, grass, overhanging trees, footbridges, etc. The smaller motion means I can fish from more spots. Found it easier to start learning with a heavier lure before trying it with little jigs, spinners, etc

[@angelvalles6802]

Shout out to Debo! Thanks for teaching me how to feesh brother!

[@LTOutdoors]

are you wearing the new KastKing shades in this video? great tutorial!! Keep up the awesome content!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

LT Outdoors yessir I am. Thanks for watching LT!

[@PigPatrolTV]

Accuracy is key 🔑

[@DEBOSFishing]

PigPatrolTV agreed 100% my man!

[@lethalone1977]

Great Video Man. don't forget about us Kayak fishing peeps..

[@DEBOSFishing]

Kenneth L I totally did and I'm sorry. Truth be told I've never fished from a kayak. This is a good cast for yaks though. Thanks for watching man!

[@lethalone1977]

DEBO'S Fishing loved the video. Great info for anyone. Must say fishing from Kayak is great. Give it a try one time when you can.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Kenneth L appreciate you watching. I've been looking at some!

[@lethalone1977]

DEBO'S Fishing go when your "local" dealer is doing a demo day. We (son and myself) got to test over 20 kayaks on the water each.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Kenneth L that's a good idea. I'll have to look into that!

[@FISHANE84]

Nice! Looking like the man in black out there!

[@DEBOSFishing]

MagicYaker it makes me look slimmer 😉

[@oaksterslive7883]

Bait casters are so versatile. I beg people to try them out, get over the Fear!!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Okster's Bassin I agree 100% man! Thanks for watching brother!

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup debo. Watching all your baitcasting videos. Want to learn. Now have 2 combos have to put line on and practice in yard. Gonna just use mono to learn. Saw lot of your videos. Never heard how much thumb pressure to keep on spool? Heard feather it? Not sure what that means? Tyvm tv

[@rodgovern5031]

Another awesome video! Quick question. I know you recommend Med to Med Heavy rod for beginners; what length would you suggest for “bank anglers”?

[@DEBOSFishing]

That really depends on the individual. I'm 6'1" and I personally don't go below a 7' rod. If you're shorter, you can drop down to a 6'6". Shorter rods lend to more accurate casts! Hope this helps man!

[@moc1969]

I have a question I am new to bass fishing my question is if you go to a pond or lake that you never been to before what bait do you start with

[@alduro6505]

I like that rod! What is it??

[@InfinityFishing]

great video , also nice to show the wrong casting techniques people suffer.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Meleutheria thanks man. Hope it helped and appreciate your support!

[@jonboattommy3421]

I spent hours casting at the base of trees with plugs i took the hooks off as a kid. I wanted to make the mistakes and learn before i got to the water.

[@DEBOSFishing]

JonBoat Tommy perfect way to do it man. If you don't have a stump in your lawn...cut down a neighbor's tree instead. Hahah I kid I kid!

[@jameswarren8439]

Hay debo I definitely add that into my Arsenal I'm thinking about getting I'm thinking about getting the kastking Legend real which pole do you think would be a better fit for that reel the speed demon 7 foot medium or the perigee II 7 foot medium

[@DEBOSFishing]

James Warren thanks for watching man! Depends on your budget. The speed Demon bass rods are awesome and tough! I still use my Perigee II Rods as well.

[@KDubTwin2]

Do you show how to do this from a kayak? Mostly when sitting down. I have a sit/stand kayak, but still mastering the standing. I do like you said, my cast seems to go too far to the left. I’m right handed.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yep, it will work the same way sitting down. You can practice just sitting on a box that is roughly the height of your yak. If you cast with your right arm and it goes too far left, you're either letting go too late or you're putting the bait in a rolling motion that is not in line with your target. Some folks will roll the bait toward them instead of keeping it out parallel to the target. I've got a vid coming up that should help!

[@frostizz2072]

I’m a righty but more comfortable with reel handle on left and it’s hard trying to cast on the right side

[@law1831]

Debo, are you hitting the spool release during the cast, or before the cast and trapping the spool with your thumb?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yep, press the thumb bar down to release the spool and hold the spool in place with your thumb. If you take your thumb off, the lure will fall down to the ground. So you want to make sure that's pressed down before you even go into the motion of the cast!

[@law1831]

@@DEBOSFishing thanks brother, still trying to get that baitcaster technique dialed in 😉

[@reelfishing002]

I’m still new at using a baitcaster and the roll cast is the only one I’m trying to master at the moment . I’m right handed and when I approach a shoreline , every thing to the left of me is all good, but when it comes to the right side of me .. well that’s like night and day.. all my cast land like a belly flop and it’s loud . 😖

[@DEBOSFishing]

Reel Fishing Haha yep. You can switch hands to cast or use a backhand. I'm still working to be as proficient with my left handed casts too. Next time you go out, make yourself cast that way as much as possible!

[@xXRyukonXx]

I have the same problem, either the casts are giant plops, or I end up overspooling.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ryukon try to throw straight and parallel to the water. Commit and throw with a little more power instead of lobbing. The second part is thumb control on that spool! Good luck man!

[@xXRyukonXx]

DEBO'S Fishing Thanks man, I'll give it a shot tomorrow when I go out. I appreciate the advice.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ryukon you're welcome man. Thanks for watching!

[@jpofficialYT]

Im wondering if youve been into a recording studio for some voiceover for tv Ads? :D

[@DEBOSFishing]

Maybe a cartoon voice or two...🤔

[@fishingthemidwest5296]

Heyo Debo! Should i get the Kastking Stealth, Kastking Spartacus or the Abu Garcia pro max?

[@niccastleberg4951]

FTW Fishing what are you gonna use it for?

[@fishingthemidwest5296]

Soft plastics and lipless crankbaits. Maybe a Spinnerbait here and there :P

[@DEBOSFishing]

FTW Fishing thanks for watching brother! If you're newer to baitcasters, I would not go with the Stealth. It's a good reel but takes a bit to get use to. I would go with the Spartacus or Pro Max. Both are great reels. If you want to get a KastKing, I would wait. They have new reels coming that look sweet!

[@niccastleberg4951]

I would try a Spartacus I have one and its great!

[@jessyv6205]

I love the kastking assassin also put the hi speed ceramic bearings in it

[@WaynJul]

I fish off the bank a lot to. You have tree limbs hanging down behind you. High grass below you. The roll cast is good to use. So your not lifting your rod way up over your shoulder to throw a hay maker cast and get snagged.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Wayn Jul absolutely man. Sometimes you have to get creative with casts from the bank hahah. Thanks for watching man!

[@direwolf84]

im new to a baitcaster and ive been practicing different cast but still having difficulties on being accurate

[@DEBOSFishing]

dire wolf that will come with time. Focus on your target. It's just like throwing a ball! Thanks for watching man!

[@direwolf84]

Thanks man I'm practicing when I can

[@DEBOSFishing]

dire wolf try to be consistent with it. Even 30 minutes a day in you back yard will make a HUGE difference! 👊

[@chrisbeavers909]

Playing Lacrosse for a few years I tried to grip and rip it. Doesn’t work to well😂

[@Mourning2295]

So i've been using my baitcaster for freshwater and all but could it also be used for saltwater?

[@DEBOSFishing]

just matt that depends. Check the box or listing of the reel you have. Salt is HARD on gear and bearings and metal and well...everything lol. I would also recommend rinsing the reel with after each use in salt IF it's saltwater safe. Hope this helps man.

[@Mourning2295]

DEBO'S Fishing yes sir! Thanks a ton! Super happy i landed on this channel. Just scrolling through your content answered TONS of my questions

[@DEBOSFishing]

just matt I'm happy to help man!👊

[@Stoneagedroid]

0:09 confirms that Debo could beat someone up with a casting rod.

[@ricardorodriguez1242]

Why my roll cast goes where I don't want it to go med heavy braid bait caster black max 3

[@ricardorodriguez1242]

No need to answer got u al I need is to listen

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ok! I'm glad you got it! Good luck on the water my friend!

[@BobbyLearnsBassin]

DEBO! I got rained out tonight (and maybe tomorrow morning!!) Also, I forgot to mention I shouted you out in my Whopper Plopper Topwater video, would love if you checked it out.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Bobby Learns Bassin' that stinks. Hopefully the rain will let up! I'll check that out, thanks man!

[@BP-rh8tl]

Doesn't this cause line twist?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Brandon P no sir, not that I've encountered. Usually you get that with baits that rotate on the retrieve. Thanks for watching man!

[@FloridaMarlinWrangler]

If there is anything I got out of this video is THUMB CONTROLLLL!

[@MySpinner]

I try this and i backlash idk why

[@DEBOSFishing]

Are you casting with slack. The line and lure should be tight the whole time. If there is a little slack and the line pops or bounces when you cast, you'll get a backlash every time.

[@davycornell8715]

75% of the time I cast too much to the left lol... so aggravating

[@pondbossbaits4579]

Like skipping a stone. ;)

[@DEBOSFishing]

Matt Olmsted I DEFINITELY need to work on my skipping more!

[@jacksondoughty]

Thumbs up for keeping thumbs down, baby

[@MrBoomer-jl2gw]

I never use my thumb on my reel. I dont need to cuz i have a spinning reel. Ha ha! Spinning reels are so much better cuz there is no big splash and you can throw light lures. You just catch more bass with a spinning reel. I got rid of all my baitcasters and have one rod. A big disadvantage with the baitcaster is limited distance due to more accuracy but if youre just out there to just have a good time, the spinning reel is the best. Baitcasters are too much technicality. Spinning reels are just simple fun

[@ew7007]

Wow! You should be doing infomercials. For real! Seriously though... dial it down a little (well, actually a lot) and I might watch your videos. Couldn't make it past the first 20 seconds.