Casting and Reeling a Handline

Casting and reeling a handline is delightfully different from a traditional rod and reel setup. In this video, learn a variety of casting techniques for different fishing scenarios, and get tips for reeling, hook setting, and bringing in a fish. Learn more about the hobby of handlining in our full tutorial series here: daggerfishgear.com/learn
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[@EctoMorpheus]

This video is criminally underrated. I've never fished a day in my life and am looking to start handlining. This is very useful, thanks!

[@DaggerfishGear]

Thanks very much! Hope you give it a try

[@eddiekane1202]

Love this. I only knew one way to cast a hand line lol. Thank you for taking the time to make this

[@DaggerfishGear]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful

[@jonathanflowers6353]

Actually just purchased one and this is very helpful to get me started fishing with it.

[@DaggerfishGear]

Thanks! Glad to hear it's helpful. Hope you enjoy the other videos in this series too!

[@jonathanflowers6353]

@Daggerfish Gear actually checking out some of the videos right now.

[@ShihabdeentheCyclist]

Really superb very useful tips

[@rovaor93]

I use an old spincast reel in my hand to fish without a rod the cast techniques are the same you just have to push the button to release the line before casting is easier and the retrieval is faster and I have a drag system you should try it out is very fun

[@Jaqxy]

This I will bring with me when I go long distance hiking as it is very lightweight.

[@charlesherrington2694]

What about line twist from winding

[@DaggerfishGear]

It's less of a problem than is is on mechanical reels. Line is fed straight onto the reel from the line hand, and with no mechanical gearing line twisting is significantly reduced. If line does get twisted, it can usually be straightened out by gently running it through pinched fingers

[@jeremytyler7843]

What size Adjust A Bubble is in the kit so I can get extras?

[@DaggerfishGear]

The 3/16 oz size are the ones included in our Streamer Kits. Also, for reference, the storage area in the handle is 7/8" diameter by ~2.75" long, so anything smaller than that should fit as well

[@jonfisher9214]

If people are worried the line might hurt their hand then I'd suggest they get out into the real world more and just learn to handle stuff.