How To Cast Light Lures with a Baitcaster | Bass Fishing

[@newgeneration3496]

Is it just me or is a weighted senko not a light bait?

[@bassresource]

The lure in the video is not weighted. That said, many bass anglers throw unweighted Senkos on spinning gear because it's difficult for them to throw with baitcasting outfits. Hence the reason for this video. But even though a Senko is used in the video instead of a fly, the principles taught in the video remain the same and are applicable for lures lighter than a Senko. So pay less attention to the actual lure used, and focus on the techniques taught instead. Thanks!

[@justherebro]

@@bassresource well put

[@dyingmeme6814]

I was using just a Yamamoto senko on a worm hook weightless today no problems. Great cast! Had a terrible birds nest on a very light lure.

[@account2292]

Unweighted senkos are not light in my book.

[@dyingmeme6814]

@@account2292 agreed. I birdnested on a very light floating lure, but the senko worm had just enough weight to cast it no problems!

[@blackdeath5026]

I've got 50 years of fishing under my belt, and these videos are a refresher course for me, sometimes we forget the simple things and a reminder is all it takes to get another fish in the boat, thanks for info even if we forget we already knew how to do it

[@bassresource]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback TOS BlackDeath!

[@jimharris6452]

I've always had issues casting lightweight baits. Thanks for the tips here. Good stuff!

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

Glenn, Your videos are always instructive, clear, and helpful. I'm a 64-year-old BassHole who just started using a baitcaster in the past 2 weeks. Good to know I can throw a lighter lure with one, and how to do so! Keep the tips coming! (My favorites are still how to avoid getting hooked with hard baits -- hold the bait first -- and how to get unsnagged using a bow and arrow technique). Roger, The Smiling BassHole

[@bassresource]

WOW! Thanks for the support Roger, and thanks for watching!

[@FirstStateFishing]

This vid has some good info! Keep up the good work!

[@shahreyarfaridi925]

Sir whats the casting lure for baracuda and mackerel

[@shahreyarfaridi925]

And whats best lure for casting for every fish

[@bdawgk7750]

Who is this guy commenting

[@kadosfishingaddiction6140]

@@shahreyarfaridi925 there is none

[@pequenioedgarito3067]

Glenn. A big THANK YOU for this video. I kmow that this video is old given thst we are now in 2022. I was sooo frustrated with a baitcaster Lews Smash MedHeavy Fast-action 6’6” combo rod. Birdnesting was a common issue and almost gave up on my baitcaster ( was going to sell it). Taking advice of lowering the brake and loosen spool tension, My casts are now like 75 to 125 feet with a plastic swimbait. My eyes popped out in excitement. No more need to muscle my casts. A flick of the wrist and the “whip” effect of the rod did the trick. THANK YOU THANK THANK YOU

[@bassresource]

Nice! We love to hear feedback like this. Thanks for being a loyal viewer!

[@tallen1628]

This video has made me realize I've been hucking light baits way too fast. Looking forward to trying again with these tips

[@CJONES4438]

this works its just hard to break the old habit of really slinging the bait out there

[@tealbluewhite]

Double thumbs up. Great video, thanks! Can’t wait to apply it

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it tealbluewhite!

[@puyma]

Thanks for the tips! I've always had problems casting light lures using bait casters and really the major reason why I primarily use spinning gear. Thanks for the chance to win the Rage package!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Most reels are capable of casting a weightless senko style bait. Biggest thing is having a rod that loads with whatever weight lure you are using. The reel and line come into play after that. With the sub 3/16oz stuff, a BFS reel is ideal.

[@fusedcarlos6846]

As someone who is learning how to fish with bait caster this is very helpful thanks !

[@MSNINDY53]

Thanks for this video. I typically throw lite lures with a spinning reel, but prefer the baitcaster reel. Thanks for this tip.

[@randynunez898]

Simple tips that help alot. Thanks!

[@reignanthony6300]

Man I love your reviews and stuff.

[@dkunklesr1]

just got an baitcaster i have to learn about using it.this video will help me to learn more about the baitcaster. use in fishing for bass.

[@brentyoung7356]

Good video! I had a stroke. I am learning to cast properly again. Your videos have been a lot of help.

[@shield707]

Dang Brother... Hang in there and God speed on your rehabilitation... Prayers Prayers Prayers and more Prayers my friend. Be safe out there and best of luck!

[@bassresource]

Wow, that's awesome. Glad we can help. Hope you're getting better.

[@paulmassey1089]

This guy always has simple and practical tips.

[@bassresource]

Nice! We love to hear feedback like this. Thanks for being a loyal viewer!

[@usvet2]

Excellent advice for light weight fishing gear.

[@markaston5352]

Another great video Glenn! You are my "go to" for techniques and advice. Keep 'em coming buddy!

[@bassresource]

Thanks for the feedback Mark Aston! I appreciate it.

[@maynardjames9533]

You take take off the magnet? Won’t that spoil you?, also what Lb test on that Texas rig?

[@ratdog3055]

Finally, the secret is out! I have been using a baitcaster to throw light lures for years. I have an old Berkley light action rod with a pfluger reel and 8# mono line. You can get them dialed in to throw am 1/8 oz spinner or crank bait a good distance. Great combo for those days when the bass are picky and you have to finesse things a bit! Best rule, don't try to kill it on the cast!

[@bassresource]

Yes, absolutely Ratdog 305! Thanks for watching!

[@CountryGurlJ]

This was a great video thanks for the info :)

[@CountryGurlJ]

Also I'm new to bass fishing I been bass fishing for about two months and I have been enjoying it a lot :)

[@gregjohnson2308]

Thanks for the tip about not havin' to throw the bait hard! I'll be tryin' to lighten the throw a bit this fishin' season!

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@fallingironreks83]

Or for those who can't resist holding there arm, use a long smooth sweep backswing moving ur bait smooth as if ur fly fishing...the set up of the bait caster is the same...definitely going to try ur way. Awesome video!!

[@bassresource]

Hi fallingironreks83. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@SuperKILLZAR]

Sir, you have informed me ALOT about light gear now. I had no idea the type of rod can really effect the cast. I thought it was all technique and casting style. Love this videos tips!

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@matthewk2018]

I've been struggling with this for a little while. Thanks for the tips

[@SacksOfWine]

I've needed this video for a while. I'll update after I make adjustments!

[@bassresource]

Glad to help, Richard Long. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.

[@victorsimonsen921]

the part about throwing lightly is interesting some thing i will try.

[@raymondshoup1534]

All of these videos are full of great information, I love the paper trick as it trains you to do it correctly. thank you

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@ohhplurism6403]

Finally a good explanation and worth the time watching it. I'm tired of watching videos that don't help

[@bassresource]

Hi Ohh Plurism. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Would it be a good idea of i put 20 pound braid with a fluoro leader to increase the distance of my cast? I believe that for me as a bank fisherman distance is not always possible and really not needed that much as here in South Africa in the farm dams we fish they are mostly close to the bank just as it is with your dams. Is braid the answer? I recently changed all my rods, spinning AND casting to braid with a leader. Loving it.

[@williambarnes1276]

Excellent video on how to properly adjust bait casting reels.

[@kennethhager532]

this video will help me alot because I do fish ponds alot and sometimes it does help to use bait casters with small lures cool video will try the paper under the arm trick

[@jamesclouser7386]

I enjoy all of the videos, you explain in detail so that the technique or situation is easy to try. Thank you and tight lines James C

[@bassresource]

Hi James Clouser. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@allenfrazier2874]

Thank you so much for ur help in helping me learn how to cast a baitcaster now I'm going to bass pro shop and buy me two more thank you plz keep up the great work

[@michaelmontiero1503]

Thanks for the tip. Been having a little difficulty casting light baits. Gonna try it.

[@petetopa3544]

thank you for the idea with the paper I have been having trouble with small lures

[@bassresource]

Pete Topa, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@stanboerner1085]

I've really learned a lot on this one. Thanks Glen I see I need to practice more. Keep up the good info

[@bassresource]

Thanks for the support, Stan Boerner, and thanks for watching!

[@gfour20]

Very good video with easy to understand directions. Thanks

[@bassresource]

Hi Greg Vincent, glad I could provide value. Which one of them did you find most helpful?

[@yikesmike1398]

Just bought a small spool finesse baitcaster so this video is very timely. The tip about leading some line before casting was great technique advice.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@markmellons9814]

very good info on how to adjust a bait casting reel..thank you

[@sampequeno6318]

awsome video does this technique work with light weight crankbaits

[@mattthomen1608]

Always good info from Glen. He boosts up my confidence after a few videos I'm ready to go rip some lips🎣👍

[@michaelbarquin7243]

Thanks for the info on casting light lures.

[@bassresource]

You're welcome Michael Barquin! Thanks for watching.

[@usvet2]

Good info on using light bait and adjusting reel tension , rod size and use wrist to cast instead of arm.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@zachpiczkur2852]

I've used this tip occasionally when fishing for massive spring smallies, but for the most part I would normally just opt for a medium-light or medium powered spinning rod depending on the bait I'm throwing.

[@kyleoden3015]

I hate spinning reels so I'm willing to perfect this

[@nitrodoc]

Thanks for the awesome tip Glenn! I can't wait to give it a try the next time I am out.

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@davidcox635]

Very good video and great job teaching how to use light bait.

[@Quishquandawan]

I just bought a new baitcast reel and this video gives some ideas I will definitely put into practice when learning to cast properly. Thanks!

[@bassresource]

Glad to help, Loren Houle. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.

[@gabechristinaharris2513]

Love the new series of "tricks and tips"! Great breakdown of basic mechanics. My kids are loving this. Thank you for making these videos.

[@bassresource]

You're welcome Gabe Harris! Thanks for watching.

[@thomaspajor954]

i have had problems in the past casting light lures and this video should definately help

[@bassresource]

Glad to help, Thomas Pajor. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.

[@ryliedoran5859]

Gonna have to try out turning off the magnetic control! Thanks

[@michaelbruner8812]

Great tips here. I have never messed with my magnetic controls. I guess I will now. Thanks!

[@kmasmith0995]

Light cast, I see my problem , I always to try to tighten up my reel so I can hard cast it. I will practice this way. Thanks

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@kmasmith0995]

Well I did not cast very far, but it is a work in progress, I do see where this does help . Again Thank you

[@GAINSLAYERMUSIC]

Same man!

[@LekanOyefeso]

Good vid. This is definitely one of those moments where less is more. The less force you use to cast this out, the more distance you'll actually get!

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it Lekan Oyefeso!

[@mrsheagy6]

I have been doing this for years. GREAT info. I would suggest that you use a high quality baitcast reel. Thanks

[@bassresource]

That’s a good tip as well, mrsheagy6. Thanks for sharing.

[@bradleystumm938]

I have tried throwing light lures with my baitcaster in the past and really struggled with it. Hopefully using some of these tips will help me next time!

[@bassresource]

Bradley Stumm, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@pzrtek]

Great tips today. Will start using these next trip

[@bassresource]

Hi pzrtek, glad I could provide value. Which one of them did you find most helpful?

[@dewayneatwell7604]

Usually I go with a spinning rig for light lures, but I'll give this a try with a baitcaster. Thanks.

[@bassresource]

Thanks for watching Dewayne Atwell!

[@davidcarlisle3205]

I have the Duckett Triad 7'3 MH paired with the abu garcia pro, I absolutely love this set-up for casting very light soft plastic rigs, I did have to adjust cast control and my brake so that I could cast these very light rigs! ty for the insight, fantastic videos!

[@bassresource]

Hi david carlisle. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@alperry62]

Great tip with more line out to cast the lighter lures !!!

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it Al Perry!

[@eddieblanco9807]

great tips once again..thanks Glenn

[@leojeidy1143]

yes thanks will definitely get it tuned in better next time out.

[@fshng2fish]

Great tip to prevent backlash and cast far. Backlash can take the fun out of fishing. I guess you could say you help put the fun in fishing.

[@bassresource]

Hi fshng2fish. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@tombiga8254]

good tips, what out internal brake reels? should i push them in or pull them out? A few of my reels have both adjusting on the left side and have internal braking system.

[@bassresource]

I usually set 2 on and leave it. Then adjust the reel as shown in the video.

[@thelargemouthedangler]

This is something I've always been curious about. Tons of help. Will be doing this soon!

[@bassresource]

The Largemouthed Angler, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@jlayman0270]

Using extra length at top to create a whip like effect is a great idea. I'm going to try it!

[@bassresource]

Glad to help, jlayman0270. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.

[@nateb2710]

Great info I am gonna give it a go.. Thanks

[@ratrod47]

Very well done and informative video. Thanks Glenn.

[@howards3786]

GREAT video that is well done and very informative. Learned nice tips about casting light weights with a baitcasting outfit. Thanks for the presentation.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it Howard S!

[@themarquistador66]

I have been telling my friends not to whip it and lob it, but long time spinning guys have a hard time understanding that. You are cheating a bit because that weightless senko shouldn't count as a light lure.

[@bassresource]

As you know, this works for any lure down to 1/32oz. It's the same technique no matter the weight, so yes, it does count.

[@lukkyluciano]

exactly, show us how to throw a trout magnet or crappie magnet. This video doesn't show how to throw light lures

[@Z71Ranger]

Yea! Lets see it GOOF!

[@h8h81]

@@bassresource I'd love to see you do this with 1/32 without bfs gear.

[@johnmcclure7990]

Great video ... thank you

[@1996brittbratt]

nice, would like to see more casting how to videos and a full explanation on how to setup a casting reel for multiple lures.

[@bassresource]

Here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WpiIZvqduZiNE

[@Phillysil41]

This is great because my fishing goal this year is to learn how to properly and effectively use a bait caster. Really looking forward to practice this on the water.

[@bassresource]

Phillip Silva, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@1304GT]

Great video. I just about gave up baitcasters for light lures & went totally to spinning. Now I need to practice!

[@bassresource]

Yep, practice is all it takes!

[@fratdaddy7434]

Did you keep the tension magnet on the baitcaster on min

[@jerrynewman3263]

That was good info. I try to throw it hard and I get backlash. Will practice this. Thanks!

[@tedtrammel6407]

thanks for the BAITCASTING info - not often addressed !

[@adamfitzgerald2802]

I never thought of leaving more line between the tip of the rod and the bait on the cast. I will have to go try that!

[@bassresource]

Glad to help, Adam Fitzgerald. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.

[@desigan999]

Awesome vid thank you! I only recently started using my baitcaster reel and I’m absolutely loving it!!

[@jamesclouser7386]

Great video Glenn nobody ever addresses setting up the bait casting reel for light lures. Thank you!

[@bassresource]

James Clouser, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@STAY-GOLD-VINYL]

Simple and effective!! Made my confidence level up!!

[@bassresource]

Glad to help, Chucks Stuff. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.

[@OldLadyAngler]

What about for side arm throwers? Is there a light method for that? Thanks for the great information.

[@bassresource]

Same principles apply.

[@MaxxDoberman]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@kennethcummings628]

I'm going to try this. I usually use my spinning rod because I have so much trouble casting light lures with my bait caster. Great video as usual.

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@jerryclark5771]

Great Video, much needed help to me

[@KamArte-x4d]

Excellent demonstrative tutorial, thank you very much!

[@bassresource]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@workn2fish682]

Good pointers, as always. Sometimes we forget that the rod's action can be your friend (or enemy) when trying to cast light stuff. It takes getting control of your rod , as well as your reel. Thanks for the tips Glenn... keep'em coming.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@justinsullivan9248]

Going to have to try this next time I'm on the water. Usually just use a medium power spinning combo for light lures.

[@chriskrueger6632]

Great video. I will have to try this the next time I'm out.

[@rogerw5547]

great tip about casting light lures!

[@bassresource]

Hi Roger W, glad I could provide value. Which one of them did you find most helpful?

[@natecassera3798]

great tips Glen I'm guilty of trying to launch light baits. I'll take it a bit easier next time.

[@bassresource]

Nate Cassera, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@Route262]

I can see a few back lashes coming until I can get better at it. Great teaching video Glen.

[@bassresource]

Thanks for the support, Route262, and thanks for watching!

[@shadisamaan]

Excellent video. Always having trouble with light lures. Will give your reco a shot for sure. Thx

[@bassresource]

shadi samaan, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@shadisamaan]

BassResource - Bass Fishing Techniques thanks First I got myself the right rod like you mentioned (Abu Garcia blackmax 3 combo 6.6 fast action 2pieces rod) Secondly, will put at min the magnetic breaks. (Had them at max lol) Thirdly, will use the wrist and keep my arm to my side (very very difficult and takes lots of practice) Wish me luck lol THanks for this video again

[@josephoconnor3092]

Good video,always went to the spinning gear for light lures.Have to try the bait caster.

[@horacereid6568]

Great tip I will practice practice practice.

[@dustykinley446]

Another good video Glen. Thanks.

[@bassresource]

Dusty Kinley, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@MaGGoT583]

Just got a medium rod and was getting frustrated with how poor it casted compared to my entry level light rod... Will try this next time. Great video!

[@bassresource]

You can do it!

[@brendankeleher388]

Tried casting a marabou jig with a baitcaster after this... helped a lot! thnx!!

[@bassresource]

Brendan Keleher, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@brendankeleher388]

The fast action tip and turning the magnetic control all the way off. Using the rod tip to fling the bait instead of arm power was the key for me