Can you distance cast a line counter reel? Okuma Coldwater test!

[@terrydees5998]

One tip to make a spinning reel cast better is to fill the spool up to the rim. Good braided line will do this where as monofilament has a bad habit of jumping off of the spool. If need be pre fill the spool with heavy monofilament before you add the braid. For example I fill the lower part of the spool with 40 pound monofilament so that a spool of 30 pound braid fills the spool up to the rim. You may have to use trial and error until you get it right but once it is done you will never have to do it again. Once the braid is old just replace the spool of braid. Use an Albright knot to join the two lines. This full reel plus the slick coating on the braided line makes it cast so much better.

[@kyleoden3015]

Out here in the pacific northwest on the columbia river we use kayaks to run our gear out. I have a cheap inflatable kayak specifically for running a tripple rig out whatever distance I choose. Might not be a bad idea to get on holes you have trouble casting to.

[@terrydees5998]

I use the Okuma Avenger # 80. 20 pound braid such as Power Pro will cast the farthest. However 30 pound Power Pro is almost as good yet it is stronger. According to the information on the box 30 pound test braid has the diameter of 17 pound test monofilament. I have tried 50 pound test but it doesn't cast as far. If you watch the surf casters they often use 10 to 15 pound test line with a shock leader. Even the eater sized catfish we take will out pull the fish they catch. I haven't taken any fish over 30 pounds but the 30 pound test Power Pro has handled them all.

[@TNRVG]

+Terry Dees Thanks for the info!

[@ianjperry6772]

I use an ugly stik big water rod and Shakespeare ats trolling reel like this all the time. It’s super fun

[@terrydees5998]

The bank casters I know who are casting 100 + yards are using rods that are 11 to 14 feet long. One of the better ones I have ever seen started out as a 12 foot Fenwick blank before it was customized. Next a pool cue stick was glued into the butt. Eyes, reel seat and hand grips were added to make a 14 foot casting rod. They used an Ambassador reel (7000 I think?). The guys who were real good were casting a 5 oz sinker and bait 100 to 125 yards. This was in the days before braided line.

[@TNRVG]

+Terry Dees Nice! I am giving a 12 foot Rippin Lips a try. It was on sale at Cabela's. I am pairing with an Okuma Avenger once one of my local shops gets one in (they ordered 5 to have a stock of them). I need to research what line to use. I will cast past that green bouy!!!!

[@phillipbeaver209]

I'm using a uglystik 10ft with a okuma classic pro with 65lb. Braid casting right at 98 yards also have a 3oz no roll weight.

[@matyasabkarovits]

Is this line counter reel suitable for topwater catfishing? For casting heavier topwater lures: whopper plopper, wake baits etc... I mean for european catfish...?

[@TNRVG]

I wouldn't use a linecounter for that unless the bait was being trolled being your boat.

[@maysonfischer3690]

Ive got the low profile 354d. It has casted around 191-200 ft for me. I only use thay reel for catfishing bc i dont do much trolling. The low profile coldwaters cast alot better than the regular cold waters.

[@TNRVG]

I've had them in the past for bumping. Really good reels! It's the line capacity that always worries me. I don't like using braid either because I take clients out on the water on guided trips. Edit: I forgot this was a low profile with braid hah! They do cast better with braid.

[@kennedycatfishing4168]

Your bank casting rig I use.(Santee rig) But I'll make the sinker line longer then the hook line. It keeps the bait just off the ground in case your bait floats in between a rock . Keeps you out of the snags 🤔

[@TNRVG]

+Kennedy Catfishing Good idea!

[@cameroniames8890]

One of the best rods of my three and the cheapest it the Daiwa FT surf spinning rod! The 11 foot is great they are 19 to 25 bucks and very durable! Try one out if you get the time👍

[@TNRVG]

+Cameron Iames Thanks I will look them up!

[@cameroniames8890]

I'm getting 2 new ones for Christmas the 9 foot with 2 bass pro mega cast round reels

[@theCalsfv]

If the cetrix doesnt work out may pick one of these up.

[@TNRVG]

It's a great reel too! Perfect for back bouncing and checking depth.

[@marcoramirez120]

im using it for tuna yo

[@badasssportsman8258]

It use the 11 foot cat max rod. I also bought the reel for it and saved 30$ by making it a combo. We use them at the Mississippi river and they have no problem cast halfway across. I use the spinning reel

[@TNRVG]

+Badass Sportsman Spinning reels are great for casting small baits to the moon. My 12 foot Longitude with Okuma Avenger can cast 100 yards easy. For big baits you cant beat a big baitcaster.

[@terrydees5998]

Here is a different method. Set up some solid rod holders leave the reels on free spool then use your kayak to take the bait and sinker out to the choice spots.

[@TNRVG]

Shark fishing style! I like!

[@goodoldave13]

I do that when I plunk for salmon, except I use a rock from the bank with 6lb mono tied to the rock, that way when a big fish bites and you set the hook, you break the 6lb mono and don’t have any weight to worry about. Just you the fish on the other end 👌🏻

[@danb3703]

@@goodoldave13 wow good idea man

[@issiahpena7670]

on your nite stick what reel is that if you dont mind what series cat maxx is it

[@TNRVG]

It's just the Catmaxx you can get fro Bass Pro Shops. The CMX3000 I think? I don't have it anymore.

[@catfishreaper4922]

Love my catmaxx,, with a 7 foot Big Game rod I can empty 2/3 of the line off the reel, I keep my magnetic control on 2 and the spool spins FREE !

[@TNRVG]

I had one and it cast really good. I eventually had issues with the clicker and the spool button.

[@catfishreaper4922]

@@TNRVG Will keep an eye on my spool button and make sure it doesn`t get goofy ! The clicker isn`t a big deal with me, fished for 40 years without 1 so I can take it or leave it.

[@RealisticFishing]

I need to try for catfish. Maybe today...

[@TNRVG]

+Realistic Fishing I wanna come!

[@RealisticFishing]

lol It is probably a waste of time. I can't find anything lately.

[@TNRVG]

+Realistic Fishing Yes it's been rough. I am down here in Chattanooga right now too.

[@countrygirlfishing]

Realistic Fishing yea try it I would like to see what you come up with !!!!

[@torontosfinesttassadrummer8191]

Would it be possible to use a spinning reel on downrigging rod?

[@TNRVG]

I don't know much about using a downrigger. I usually say a spinning is for finesse fishing and baitcasters are for heavier setups. So if you are using it with a lightweight lure it may work?

[@davidransom4476]

A downrigging rod might have the wrong line guides for a spinning reel. On a spinning rod the first few guides near the reel are larger and set out from the rod further.

[@nathanieljones5966]

been skunked last 3 lakes i have been to. not even a nibble.-----never stop trying though!

[@TNRVG]

+nathaniel jones Yea a local named Catfish Dave says March is rough for fishing. However Joe from Chatt Cats Fishing cha El and Justin from Kayak Catfish channel are proving him wrong with big fish lol!

[@eugenegress5896]

There is a little knob on side of reel, most bait casters have. If you back that knob off more, BUT....NOT TO MUCH, or parts will fall out , if Knob falls off, Then it should cast better. Its great that at least it can be done, because most of the Time you dont have to cast that far out into most Rivers for Catfish.

[@NickSmith-zj3px]

Certain ones will fall apart. Knock on wood 😂

[@BigCatRiverFishing]

Went out today and got skunked also! I've considered getting a penn fierce surf combo for bank fishing. I've read some good reviews and they are somewhat cost effect. A rod and reel combo runs about 100 bucks.

[@TNRVG]

+Big Cat River Fishing I am at Cabela's now about to buy a 12' Rippin Lips rod that is on sale! It's not graphite but feels lighter than a Penn Prevail Spinning Surf rod.

[@BigCatRiverFishing]

Good choice! I might have to check that out!

[@nikkibby9369]

You should get or build a bait boat and do vid always wanted to boat out catfish baits if it works for carp it should work for us!

[@TNRVG]

+nikkibby 93 I have a Jon boat now. Have yet to land a fish in it. My next video is a Jon boat upgrades video.

[@sabastianterry8297]

Nice combos

[@TNRVG]

+Sabastian Terry Thank you

[@countrygirlfishing]

Good stuff!! Those are some nice reels !!

[@TNRVG]

+Catfish and Cosmetics Thanks!

[@eugenegress5896]

Maby Try A MH, or Heavy action, " WISKER SEEKERS ROD" I believe they are Lighter in weight than most cat Rods , yet very Strong.

[@TNRVG]

I have one of their 9.5 footers I use from the bank. I recently caught a HUGE Catfish with it from the bank. Video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqiae4CPZcebi7s

[@andrewcushard6942]

You should try a 11 foot penn prevail

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

Awesome video and reel

[@TNRVG]

+PGH Bottom Feeders Thanks!

[@mikeposio1206]

shouldn't your bank setup backwards? the bait should be in line to detect bites better. imho

[@TNRVG]

+Mike Posio I found out that if I am using a bait clicker I am doing it wrong. Pole would have to be parallel to the water to work properly.

[@Tomintx81]

You can get much closer to your target distance if you work on your form...look up pendulum casting...

[@TNRVG]

+Tomintx81 I definitely need to get better form! Thanks

[@gulp_man1026]

Cool!

[@scottgarbs7761]

Like you say....line counters aren't for casting. Doing so will eventually wear out the tiny line counter gears.

[@hhottsfishing]

went fishing the last 3 days on the Ohio river and couldn't get nothing but bites. check out cat n carp video on getting bait out there.

[@fordpowerstroke2849]

First good video

[@TNRVG]

+Sawyer Rodeheaver Thank you!

[@roberthicks7819]

Okuma 12 longitude ask catfish Dave.

[@TNRVG]

I have one! That Coldwater is a little small for it so I paired it with a BnM bumping rod.

[@drvelocci]

Just bought one

[@tripplebeards3427]

I’m sure if you have the spool tightened down enough it won’t bird nest

[@TNRVG]

I am positive I had it fully tightened in this test. I am casting out a lot of weight.

[@daltonfishing8872]

How much does that sinker weigh?

[@TNRVG]

It's a 4 oz bank sinker. I make them myself.

[@daltonfishing8872]

Would it cast 8oz very well... I'm thinking of getting the okuma battle cat spinning rod to toss big live trout around 6-10oz.. Would this rod work well?

[@TNRVG]

The rod is rated to 8oz. I think it could cast heavier but it would not cast it far.

[@thelordofthestreams210]

With a 10’6” Xheavy salmon rod I can cast 300feet with my cold water.

[@zipchtkdn7804]

How u been I bern away from utube

[@TNRVG]

I am still here fishing.

[@abelmaldonado6643]

12 foot 3.5 tc carp rod more than enough to bring in a big cat and get the distance you want

[@TNRVG]

The Okuma Longitude is a good one too. I've see people dead lift 8 pound catfish with it and cast rock sized knots through the eyes in person. You can hear the knot in Dave's Longitude here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl7Ee5R3j795gtk

[@northwestlife_9]

300 feet! Daaaaaung. I would use a drone and down rigger release clip...more fun. LOL

[@knifeguy9928]

Team catfish has a 12 foot rod in spinning and casting.

[@TNRVG]

+knifeguy 99 Cool. I have not seen any in person. Thanks!

[@jimmylit]

10' or 12' ugly stick will work fine.$69.00 to 89.00 .

[@TNRVG]

I prefer the Okuma Longitude surf rod now for bank fishing. It's stronger and can handle more weight casting. I've seen people dead lift 8 pound cats with the rod. It's eyes can handle big knots too. It's about the same price and is sometimes cheaper.

[@mikeposio1206]

i meant isnt not shouldn't lol

[@anthonyt3242]

Bro seagulls? Never seen birds have anything to do with catfish , but ok lol

[@TNRVG]

They do! The Seagulls in this video lead us to a bunch of eater size catfish and a couple pigs on Watts Bar while all the other spots (including a few not filmed) had 1 or 2 fish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYHTh2WBr7d0kK8

[@anthonyt3242]

That's awesome man! Haha it's the craziest thing land based seagulls using the same behavior they would use on the ocean and you are exploiting that like captain do fishing for tuna! Hahaha

[@TNRVG]

Yea was really cool to see that happen! Thanks for watching!

[@kbbgood]

E glass.

[@williamdawson4023]

i cast farther with a.20$ combo from Walmart 😕

[@TNRVG]

William Dawson Yea this was a trolling reel for sure.

[@williamdawson4023]

Then again 2oz on 12 lb line haha

[@williamdawson4023]

I'm getting new gear soon.I am a budget fishermen I use what ever is cheap and is worth the money

[@TNRVG]

Yea that 12 pound line sucks. A 10 pound catfish that breaks that line may end up with a hook, swivel, and sinker hanging out of its mouth which could kill it. Sadly this happens all the time.

[@williamdawson4023]

I use no rolls to it shouldn't be attached to it if that were to happen