How To STOP Getting Backlashes With Your Baitcasting Reel

Everyone knows the feeling of unboxing a new baitcasting reel and going to make that first cast, only to find... your brakes were completely loose. There goes all your new fishing line! In this video I explain my best practices for avoiding backlashes when out fishing! SUBSCRIBE if you like bass fishing videos and bass fishing tips and tricks, and bookmark the page so you don't miss another video!
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[@TylersReelFishing]

CHECK OUT PART TWO HERE ON REMOVING YOUR NASTY BACKLASH😩: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTRlISXlrlmm6c

[@toddjenest3212]

In your opinion, what is the best "line" to use while casting off a boat? (Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, Trout, Crappie)

[@eharrison09]

Thanks Tyler I really appreciate ya!

[@chriscasterbassmaster]

Thanks for that video also.

[@steliosp117]

Thanks for all the info you nailed it I had too much line my settings were good but in the middle of a cast i was getting back lash as you said I was going crazy trying to figure out...going fishing again tomorrow I can't wait to stop getting back lash

[@LosRodriguez-f2m]

Just got a bait caster. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video! It helped me understand my reel a little bit more!

[@MAGNUSDRONES]

One tip I picked up a couple years ago is to do a couple practice casts to get your distance. After a cast pull another 10 feet or so off the spool and then cover the spool with a piece of electrical tape. The tape is long enough to cover the spool but not overlap. Reel your line in covering the tape. When you get a bird’s nest it won’t go deeper than your electrical tape and is amazingly easy to clear. Since then I’ve done that on all my bait casters. I don’t birds nest the spool very often anymore but when it does it’s minimal and so easy to clear. Hope this idea will helps others.

[@FoxiferTheWhite]

That's brilliant

[@Honest_Grifter]

This tip needs more upvotes!!!

[@MeaCulpa04]

Thank you!

[@jpapageo]

Just be mindful that the length should be farthest cast + max depth the lure will go + 10 to grow on lol

[@drinkthekoolaidkids]

That tips is genius !

[@cliffyoung5712]

At 66 years old i finally bought a Catfish Special and learned to use a baitcaster. Works great, several hours in the yard practicing with a socket. I have not had a single birds nest while fishing the Arkansas river with a Carolina rig with a 3 ounce flat sinker.

[@dakprescott6087]

Hey i live in Scott, Arkansas

[@austinlane5533]

Anything but the 10mm! 😆

[@danroyals9232]

Tight lines.....

[@troymuni6120]

I’ve been fishing my entire life and have never understood why to even bother with bait casters? Too many variables to worry about fiddling with instead of fishing. I’ve also never been able to get the same casting distance vs spinning gear. The only niche I’ve ever really found them them better for was using bass gear to walk the dog with a Zara spook to catch feeding blue fish in salt water if I stumble onto a school. Would love to understand the appeal if I’ve completely missing something over the past 40 years. I just don’t see what makes them worth the potential for trouble especially if you prefer to use lighter gear.

[@madhatterentmt6146]

@@troymuni6120 the accuracy and control you have is unmatched by the spinner don’t give me wrong I love a spinner and always bring one with me but ever since I got a bait caster I fell in love tossing weightless worms across ponds with 98% accuracy I feel I can fling weight less baits way farther with a bait caster than a spinner

[@austinlane5533]

Idk about you guys but I'd much rather cast 10 times (to tune) with the brake and spool tension too tight than that first loose cast and nest it instantly. Sometimes that single bad cast can ruin your entire day out. I carry 3 to 5 rods and I've nested all of em in a 2 hour span! Bad day without a doubt! This guy has it figured out. Thanks for the video! Insanely helpful.

[@ryanmccue8180]

Pull line out press the birds nest very hard with your thumb while cranking it repeat this step and enjoy using your baitcaater again 30 seconds! I'm sure you can find a tutorial on KZbin look up how to get bird nest out of baitcaster this tip alone has helped me more then you know

[@austinlane5533]

@@ryanmccue8180 I'll have to give it that a shot and see if it doesn't work. Usually once it nests I just leave it be rather than fighting to make it worse, but I'll give it a try. Thanks man.

[@kenneth9874]

That's a bad day! There's several tutorials on KZbin on how to properly adjust your reel, maybe that's the problem, you still have to be careful casting into the wind with lighter baits, maybe keeping your thumb lightly on the spool will help in the meantime

[@hiya8987]

My first cast on my new baitcaster resulted in the most narlly rats nest ever. Thanks for explaining what went wrong and how to fix it. Great video.

[@greggsmith6043]

I have an older baitcasting reel that I always struggled to use without getting a backlash. I bought the same reel you were using in this video and followed your instructions for setting it up and bingo ... works like a charm! I am amazed! Thank you so much for this video!

[@bradwelch5346]

Hey Tyler! I'm a freshman in high school and I love fishing. I'm on the deer park high school fishing team in Houston. We fish at rayburn and Toledo bend. We fish against 500+ teams in our region (SETX). Its my dream to go to SFA, A&M, or Sam Houston and fish for college. I want to thank you for inspiring me to be a better angler. Thank you for everything you do for us. You are my favorite youtuber and I've commented on alot of videos in the past. Good luck in the future! P.S. the fluke train video was incredible!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much for all the support Brad!

[@briarfox637]

I grew up in La Porte and we didn't have fishing teams. That's awesome. Are you still in high school? Or did you make it to one of your desired schools to fish?

[@Bobo0818ml]

Wait you can go to college for fishing!?!! I also live in Houston but am nowhere close to college yet lol

[@briarfox637]

@@Bobo0818ml Goooo H-Town!

[@Bobo0818ml]

@@briarfox637 oh yeah!

[@Tdubya48]

Great info! My Dad taught me all this back in the 70's on the original Lew's Speed Spool. We loved those reels. We literally wore them out. They developed a gap between the spool and the body of the reel and the line would get in there and snap. I still have those reels. Great keepsakes. Great memories!

[@Lees920]

I still have my first Lew's Speed Spool reel, a BB1-N that I bought in 1969. Good reels. I remember buying it on sale for $69.95. It had the V spool, which minimized backlashes, but really didn't have that much line capacity as compared to many reels today but it was still a good reel.

[@Tonkasmum]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm a "learning angler," and have wanted to use a baitcaster more. It's been very intimidating and, frankly, frustrating! This video made a WORLD of difference to me, and I am happy to say I caught my pb - 4.4lbs, 19" on my caster! I love all the videos, but this one has made a huge difference in my game!

[@TylersReelFishing]

I’m so happy to have you around the channel Nancy!

[@davidwiggings6951]

Just bought a new reel and couldn’t figure it out why I was backlashing...now I know...got to set the brake!!Thank ya!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah! Stick around the channel, you’ll learn a ton more to help improve your bass fishing skills!

[@paigeoinas7335]

brand new to fishing, i ain’t joking when i saw i’ve NEVER been fishing. on a whim i decided to buy a pole today and bought myself a bait casting reel. i’m learning quickly that it’s one of the hardest to work with. this video is a life saver!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Welcome aboard! I think you’ll really enjoy my channel and learn a ton from it as you begin this fishing journey. Whenever you have a fishing question or technique you want to learn, search “TylersReelFishing ____” on YT and in that blank, put the topic you are curious about. Odds are, ive already made a video about it👍🏼

[@srchristopher6040]

This was the first TRF video I ever watched! Top ten favorites! Helped me with my first baitcaster! I never knew this guy would blow up to be the best bass fishing tutorial video guy on KZbin!

[@Rivers_music02]

Just wanted to say thank you I started fishing this summer and quickly advance from push button to spinning reel and bought my first baitcaster I got a backlash the first time I tried to use it had to put a new line tried it and backlashes it made me loose interest and selfed it and used my catfish rod I watch a video of another KZbinr buying and using a bait caster and kept his catches and his flaws which inspired me and watched your video after that which brought back the spark to use my bait caster I took my baitcaster and did what you taught and it worked I did get to backlashes but it didn’t stop me right now I can confidently say I’m comfortable using my baitcaster and have no backlashes thank you you are really making a difference don’t care what people say you not but I’m a testimony to the fact

[@TylersReelFishing]

Let’s go!! Love that the content has helped you become a better bass angler!

[@serenedesign]

That is a beautiful example of a run on sentence.

[@everythingaction3927]

Thanks! I get a lot of backlashes. Merry Christmas to all anglers everywhere.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Merry Christmas pal!

[@JohnVC]

Just one other tip in casting... I remember Roland Martin saying that is important to 'load up the rod tip' when you're casting as well, and it's just a little bit easier with a fast action rod. When you're casting and you load the rod tip, you're creating tension between the lure and the spool, and when you release, the lure will travel the same speed as spool due to the tension.

[@pennyrials7933]

I am 60 and new to fishing Thanks to my son. I am loving it and I got a Bait Caster for my Birthday. Thanks for the information. I still am learning.

[@paulainsworth1151]

Nice. I have a Lew's Crush baitcaster on my wish list. I have no worries about using it now. Always use spinning only

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah!

[@Thelabdad]

I used to fish a lot as a kid but haven’t done it in years. Started up again and found this channel and enjoying all the tips and techniques. Learning lots, thanks bud.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! So glad to have you around!

[@unsuccessfullysuccessful9719]

I kept back lashing a lot being new to baitcasting and this video helped me out a lot. I can now cast with no backlashes. Thanks. Keep the videos coming

[@TylersReelFishing]

That’s awesome! I am so glad my videos can help you advance in your bass fishing knowledge and skills!

[@houstonrawlinson7407]

I just wanted to drop a comment to say that your channel has absolutely been the best so far in teaching me (a total beginner angler) about all kinds of things from technique, lures, reels, situational advice, etc. I greatly appreciate what you're doing and it has gotten me excited to dig in and learn as much as I can. I also really love your tournament videos and watching you go out and compete. Thanks so much for all the information and good luck with your career. I'll be following along!

[@robbiejones5676]

Your intro never gets old! I always watch and listen to it. I dont skip it 😊😊😊.

[@PlugKnocker]

A lot of my fixes came from watching Bill Dance from many years ago. Before KZbin was a thought. Your demonstrations are very well done. Tight lines.

[@CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK]

Very informative, very personable. I took my first baitcaster out for the maiden voyage yesterday. I couldn't cast more than ten or fifteen yards, I'm thinking the brake on the right was too tight. Excellent description of how to set the brakes, thanks. Needless to say with as short as my casts were, I didn't catch anything. I hadn't caught a fish in 15 years. Switched back to the spinning reel, threw out some glittery salmon eggs, was JUST about to check the bait and change it out for a chunk of peanut butter Clif bar, when I got a bite. I proceeded to land a HUGE rainbow trout, my first fish in 15 years (to be fair I had only been fishing 5 or 6 times) and the largest fish I've ever personally caught...19 inches😯. I am looking forward to using the techniques I've seen here to at LEAST get my baitcaster out to a usable cast length. Thanks

[@3YearsApart1613]

Very helpful. Was just looking at the Lews reel for my son and I. Not the tournament one, but the one a step down for under $100.Thanks for the clear explanation on how to set the reel. I think this will end up saving us a lot of time and line.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! So glad to hear that it helps. When ordering your rods, reels, and tackle, remember to shop using those affiliate links in my video description when you can!

[@robertburns2125]

After years of failing with a baitcaster your video turned that around. Thank you.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Let’s go!! So pumped to hear that!

[@kylehodge4935]

This video is a blessing Thank you It took 8:27 before I was testing my bait all the way down the driveway

[@Soggy_Bubble]

I’m new to using a bait caster and this was by far the best video I watch and absolutely helped me out. Thank you so much

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it helped!

[@bustnourasses]

The reason manufactures set the drags to their lowest setting is to avoid getting flat spots on your drag washers. The flat spots are what causes your drag to be jerky. So always turn your drags to zero when storing.

[@desertrainfrog1691]

Very important piece of advice that I heard far too late.

[@bovice1766]

Just the drag or brakes and tension as well?

[@desertrainfrog1691]

@@bovice1766 Brakes shouldn't matter, spool tension and drag are worth loosening up

[@bustnourasses]

@@bovice1766 both drags the main star drag and the tension adjustment for casting. I also turn if equipped the magnetic anti backlash to zero.

[@shadowwolf9329]

I have been fishing for a number of years and regardless of what rod and reel I use once I sat the drag I left it set without a problem.

[@fishontv123]

Ohhh I got my first Baitcaster two days ago (Abu Garcia Black Max) and see exactly what I did wrong here. I wound up actually taking my breaks completely to zero when setting the tension knob and then putting the breaks back up to about 7. This definitely threw off the tention knob setting and affected my casts A TON due to doing it in the wrong order. This video helped a lot.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I’m so glad!

[@jacksondoughty]

After seeing your videos, pop up over the course of the past few months since I’ve gotten into fishing, I can truly say that you have provided me with so many top level tips. I finally subscribed today after understanding that you always bring quality education to us through every video. Thank you.

[@Triumphant-7]

Thank you for this video. I just recently spooled up my bait caster and for the life of me, could not figure out why I was getting backlash after backlash, this video showed me that my setting were not right for the windy conditions that I had.

[@adwhite804]

I'm still learning I'm the baitcaster a buddy actually gave. Thanks for the tips. Just noticed I was having bridsnests the last couple days... Just looked...brakes set way low... Smh

[@ussweeneyd]

How many of us remember the Intrepid Sea Streak bait caster of the 1960’s ? Nothing like todays technology but still used a centrifugal magnets system to control line leaving the spool. Great video by the way 👍

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I wish I saw this video when I first started it would have saved much line & headache, great video, these new guys starting out should appreciate it! Keep up the great work!👍

[@TylersReelFishing]

👍🏼

[@orlandowiley1930]

Just got a baitcaster, this was a good knowledgeable video for me..thank u, i just learned alot about why I've been messing up so much casting.

[@TylersReelFishing]

So glad that you found the channel!

[@orlandowiley1930]

Indeed

[@felix41ff]

Damn dude, you just gave me so much information on what I needed to know.! I’m just getting back into fishing because of forced retirement, but anyway I just got a bait caster and had the same problem. So much I learned from this one video, Thanks bud!!👍👍🕺🕺

[@raimonds.L]

Great advice. I just started with baitcast and had suspicions why heavy 50g lures would backlash more

[@bstephens5280]

Thanks Tyler! I've been afraid of my baitcasting reel because of the backlashing. You've given me great tips to use. Will let you know how things go..

[@alexanderfitz5737]

Thank you so much for this video and the backlash solving tips video. Just bought my first bait caster and am anxious to practice. First time out I wanted to throw a few whopper ploppers. Hiked two miles in and after 3 casts had a backlash nightmare. Got home, watched two of your videos, fixed my backlash, reset my factory set tensions from my newly purchased abu garcia. Back out tomorrow to practice up. 🙏

[@TylersReelFishing]

Man, so dang happy to hear that!!

[@Davo2233]

ALL FLUORO stretches nearly as much as monofilament . I would bet a month of your KZbin that I am dead correct!! I have tested this on lots of reels. I just wanted to try pline so I did. Great line

[@kylemattix5561]

I respectfully disagree

[@steezyboiiii808]

Imma have to disagree if you put triline versus my SeAgaur invix it has Almost no stretch at al and feels really good and sensitive

[@peoriaos6627]

Flouro is very stiff, hard and non-strechy

[@jaymar1615]

Bro I was freaking out by chance I clicked on yours out of the thousands of KZbin videos this helped me alot thanks

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! I think you’ll learn from the rest of my videos too!

[@stephanieprairie5801]

I really appreciate this explanation! You explain in a way that makes me understand what’s happening so thank u!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! So glad you’re learning along with us

[@carriep7812]

Great reel! I own 3 of them. Performs better than reels twice its price. Big fan of the channel. You make such informing and entertaining videos.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much! Yes it’s a fantastic reel!

[@PonchMuniz]

Very good and thorough explanation

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you! If you liked this video, you will definitely like my recent ones👍🏼

[@SkunkMonkey991]

As a 58 yo angler who has been using baitcasters for 40 years, I wanted to say I learned a lot from this video. Thanks!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! So glad! I think you’ll enjoy the rest of my channel!

[@JM-bb8xi]

I love that you referred to fishing as a “career” it really is my work away from work. Totally relate. Bait casters are definitely my weak point, I’m no nice to fishing, I mostly fly fish, anything outside that was a spinning reel. Keep it up

[@TylersReelFishing]

Well fishing actually is my career. I provide for my wife and family from making these videos haha!

[@luke_fishing4039]

When I first learned how to use a bait caster I would stand out in the back yard and just keep practicing over and over and over again it takes a little time to learn

[@babadeedee]

Drmonkeyjellies excellent!

[@TylersReelFishing]

I did the same thing!

[@luke_fishing4039]

@@TylersReelFishing much love man

[@1999tenorio]

same I put a sinker on the end and cast toward a 3 gallon bucket. make it a game and it's fun and also teaches accuracy

[@luke_fishing4039]

@@1999tenorio lol me and my brother used to do that all the time we used a little red cup

[@ralphsekeres2008]

The best way to describe a backlash is that it occurs when the spool spins faster than the line speed leaving the reel

[@7Skyz]

I bought a cheapish combo to learn with, very glad I did. I got a 6'6 Medium Heavy Fast Action rod for like 20$ and a 40$ Flueger baitcaster. Cheap cheap cheap, but it taught me everything I needed to know for when I want to dabble in something more expensive. I find the cheaper baitcasters are always better to learn on because newer and more expensive reels have things to help eliminate backlashes. Trust me, I was ripping braid out of my reel for a good two weeks before I bought Flouro and went out with the right settings lol. Worth it.

[@frankwaldeck2359]

I’ve been struggling with my bait casting for the last 2 seasons. This was a big help. Thanks for a great video and solid advice.

[@StonedDead1981]

If you're using braid around rocks, and not fishing topwater, use a mono or floro leader, it's better than braid for rocks. If you're like me and you use one of these for catfishing and large baits/weights, keep your thumb on the line when you cast, and stop it the moment it hits the water, you can let go after. If you don't, the big bait/weight will cause a backlash as the bait slows way down but the spool is still going full speed. If your adjustments are made right, this will be the only way you'll really backlash, and it's preventable with a quick stop and release as the bait hits water.

[@paulainsworth1151]

I set mine up correctly & was getting backlashes still. I t was windy so I understand now & I left my thumb off completely. I didn't think it would cast with my thumb there but know I have to hover with it instead of pressing. I was getting frustrated but will keep practicing. Thanks & Blessings to you Tyler

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks Paul!

[@paulainsworth1151]

@@TylersReelFishing I still get backlashes with overhead casts but do excellent side arm style. I get good enough distance where I fish. I'm happy with my Mach Crush combo 😁

[@colequinn10]

Great video I have a quantum and it always backlashes I’m switching to lews.

[@brandtweed6447]

I already made the switch, like night and day

[@petebony3093]

Thanks for a great video. I am about to change over from a fixed spool reel to a bait caster (Multiplier) for my lure fishing for pike. After watching this video at least now I know the basics of setting the reel up properly to minimize backlashes.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it helped!

[@walktaarwhate3872]

@@TylersReelFishingmine doesn’t even fall 😢

[@Bassinman200]

When you set the reel tension knob, you really aren't looking to stop backlash, per say, it's actually spool 'over run'. In other words, the spool should stop rotational movement simultaneously as the lure hits the ground. If the tension is adjusted way to light while doing this initial adjustment, of course there will be backlash on a cast, but not while making adjustments, the spool may overrun, but it is easily corrected. Most real backlashes are hard to impossible to work back out. The main cause of backlash after proper adjustments are made, is forcing the cast to make a distance that exceeds all adjustments, and/or without feathering as he mentioned. Your thumb should always be almost touching the line after it is raised off the spool when the cast is started, so a major backlash can be halted. I started baitcasting on a 1940s Shakespeare bare essential, non- levelwind reel, no magnetics, just a spool tension adjustment on both sides of the reel. Master one of those, and these modern reels ARE virtually 'backlash-free' as some manufacturers claim.

[@ColbyM1329]

Ik im extremely late, but im looking into getting a baitcaster and these videos have helped tremendously with my apprehension on getting one. Thanks for the info and help!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck, yeah! I am so glad that they helped. If you can, by your reel through the link in the video description! Even if it’s not the same product you end up buying, shopping through those links, helps me out a ton👍🏼

[@MAGNUSDRONES]

Good idea. That’s the benefit of this is that anglers can adapt or adjust to their preferences. Cheers 👍

[@BillWilliams-uy5lr]

Absolute great content for a beginner baitcaster!!

[@jevanoff83]

Haven't even watched it yet but that breaking system on the side of the reel works wonders... learned this when I bought my first baitcaster when I was 10 and i'm 38 now, so yeah before youtube was even a thought. reading through the paperwork on the retail packaging works wonders to about how your reel works....

[@RealNess-lw9eu]

Man. I bought my first bait caster (Lews) and was about to throw it in the trash and stick to my trusty spinners. But I figured I would give it one more shot, untangled the nest from my last cast, and found this video. After I tuned it up like you showed, I put a weight on the end of my leader and threw a few dozen casts in my backyard. Had a minor nest early on but she was easy to untangle and after I got the hang of feathering the spool, I was hitting targets with sniper precision from one side of my yard to the other. Can’t wait to throw some casts at the lake with it now. Thank you man!

[@TylersReelFishing]

THIS. This is what I love to hear! So glad it helped homie!

[@RealNess-lw9eu]

@@TylersReelFishing you earned this subscription brother!

[@lynnB3159]

One thing stopping the reel as soon as it hits the water is vital . Recently bought a Curado dc shimano say to only take out the movement in the reel and not to tighten it to slow it down . With trepidation I did my first cast did birds nest a bit it was trivial , giving a more concerted effort it worked really well but in the case of the reel to be trouble free you must stop that reel as soon as it lands with your thumb . I used setting two of four which is for braid have not tried setting one yet which is the least assistance .

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great input 👍🏼

[@samtheangler47]

Ordered my new baitcaster comin in tomorrow thank you for covering this! Exactly what you said I backlashed on my friends rod and thought I’d never be good at it lmao, great vid man

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad I could help!

[@3runjosh]

ok this is the best video on this subject. well done

[@jimjimmyjam8242]

I'm new to fishing and my last trip I tangled/backlash a bait caster and spinning reel. I switched to my grandsons paw patrol pole and was good to go. I definitely had too much line on both poles I tangled thank you for the videos

[@johnwyatt8528]

your video helped me get my Bass Pro Shops Bionic Blade baitcast reel dialed in finally. Thanks!

[@chrisjohnson9587]

Just got a bait caster there tricky I haven't picked it up yet but I am excited thanks for the tips I will definitely use them

[@howeslife44]

Haven’t got to watch yet, but this was my idea for the contest. Thanks for covering it!

[@TR4zest]

Great tips. One thing: the first fishing lines were from woven silk. They spooled really well and were almost invisible in water.

[@Lanchoooo]

Cabelas points got me my first baitcaster.... great video young man!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank uou!

[@stevenboykin116]

I wish I was his age and could say fishing career, I'm so jealous. My Grandpa gave me his old Shimano baitcaster he had got in either the late 80s or early 90s, when I was a teenager. He mail ordered it from the Bass Pro Shop catalog. I was deadly with it. It's still the best reel I ever used, unfortunately it was lost it in Katrina.

[@bud_smokinzie]

I'm brand new to baitcasting and this is a great video, it was very informative. Thank you.

[@adamhannon6976]

Great tips man things I’ve learned and tried to get better at myself explained pretty well 👍

[@kgspvgsp7569]

I gotta sat Taylor, you are the only one who made it clear😂😂😂 after 5 hours picking out the whole spool after and after following some people explaining it in 420 p standing so far away from the camera that their whole reel is one pixel😂😂😂

[@MarioNetasZz661]

Couple years ago I bought myself a baitcaster and had a few birds nest..ok ok alot to the point where I got back home and didn’t touch it anymore until now that I bumped into your video🤭 re-did the settings and feeling pretty good I’m going for it again first thing in the morning..thank you for video 🤘🏽

[@ballzybaits4414]

I'll try to help explain the backlash... lol: Ex: When casting, the amount of force you use determine the speed of the spool. Let's say its 1000rpm with the first setting you did in this video. Hypothetically, let us say that makes your lure travel at 30mph. With wind pushing against the lure, it slows the lure down to 28mph. The spool however is still spinning at 1000rpm. This means that the line going out is being backup due to the slowing lure. In turns it makes the dreaded backlash.* * Numbers are just made to be simple and in no way close to real mathematical and physics applications.** ** before the mathematicians come correcting my math.

[@steelwarrior105]

I wouldn't worry about the physicists and mathematicians, they hate wind resistance, I would worry about the snarky aerospace engineers.

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

@@steelwarrior105 that comment is gold! 😂

[@charleskiser6786]

Great vid 👍

[@susansmith4021]

As a follow-up there are just two comments I’d like to share with those interested. One thing I found useful years ago (as a right handed person) is to either purchase left hand crank reels or buy reels that allow the user to move the crank to the left side. I know it sounds crazy but using this tackle reversed is immediately so much better because you don’t have to switch the rod to the other hand after a cast. Secondly, I’ve found that a good quality braided line tends to be less prone to backlash. And if it does backlash, it is usually easier to work out than even a high quality mono line. Well worth the distance you may lose on a cast.

[@santiagosepulveda6754]

Just set my bait caster with the setting that helps a lot thank you for the video

[@TylersReelFishing]

I’m so glad it helped!

[@JohnLee-bd6rv]

OMFG Bro ! Haha Wow This Video was Like Got Damn "Magic" You explained how to use a Bait caster reel with minimal chance of backlash to the point Im getting me one now for sure ! I subscribed and clicked the bell bro, Instant fan Thanks a million !!!

[@jackottilige8030]

Another great video. Makes me feel old when you have to explain feathering. My early bait casters didn't have diddly to stop the dreaded bird's nest. You learned to feather the reel or went to spinning combos. I still feather my reel - even when I've got the drop test perfect. Just seems natural to feel the line ripping off the reel. TRF is my favorite fishing channel; keep up the great work!

[@williamcrandall1447]

Nice explanation, that will sure help. Never been taught that.

[@MailmanDownEDC]

Great info!!! Looking forward to Part 2. I’m, by no means, a professional nor would I say I’m an expert at throwing bait casters, but I can throw them with little to no backlashing. I mostly fish from the bank (working on restoring a 12ft Jon Boat). What I sometimes do and it aggravates me when it happens is hitting a low hanging tree limb at the top of my cast. That will cause a HUGE backlash! So, check your surroundings before casting. 😁👍

[@TylersReelFishing]

No doubt Brian! Part 2 coming Thursday 👍🏼

[@MailmanDownEDC]

Cool!!! Anxious to see it. Thanks for the reply. 😎😎

[@shutterfish]

Very informative. Have been using baitcasters since early 1990 and can just agree totally with you. But i have noticed that most Bass fishermen have a different casting stroke the we scandinavians have. You use more like a catapult stroke that is faster. Like a slingshot 🤙

[@sterlinghancock1157]

Just starting to use bait casters! your information was great and very useful! Thank You

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! Glad you are learning

[@Floridafisherman5000]

Thanks Tyler!! Great video!! I recently bought my first Baitcaster and your video will be very helpful to prevent backlashing. :)

[@malr1975]

Good video. Dude you need to swap to a LH reel, it will feel weird for a few days...but after a bit you will sell all you RH reels! It's the ergonomics...every time you cast you have to swap rod to left hand. Most folks are right handed, so with RH reel setup, you're playing the fish with your weaker left arm and winding with your strong right arm, but your casting with right arm. I'm a pro guide in Scotland and we get many American guests that were given a RH reel when they were young. Try it. It might seem a small change, but if you're fishing professionally or hours a day, ergonomics and comfort are important.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Trust me I know it's more logical... but it's hard to change the way you grew up. I like right handed so I'm gonna stick with it haha

[@domoniqueprice6187]

The young fellow is very knowledgeable… I hope one day if he’s not already a professional he make it and become a teacher of many fishermen

[@chriscasterbassmaster]

Thanks Tyler your the man. Thanks to you I'm a self proclaimed expert now. 😉

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah! You’re really the best expert I know

[@DonGraham-w6y]

Very formative. You really know your stuff .

[@TylersReelFishing]

Done it for a long time! Thanks for watching

[@czues01]

I'm not gonna lie, you really make me wanna pick up that bait caster, I got as a gift and learn to fish it🤔🎣🙌🏿

[@TylersReelFishing]

Let’s go! You got this 🙌🏼

[@READERSENPAII]

it's all about practice. the way I learned was by using heavy weight lures with 65 lb braid. it's all about uaing the load of the road and not allowing to much snap or whip in your casts when you start out. take a 5 gallon pale a put some water in it. swing it back and forth without swishing the water around. that's how it should feel when your casting.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great input

[@sticks29pgm29]

Apparently I have to adjust my reel some. Practice casting today my line broke in mid cast. I looked down at my reel and a a nest on it of vast proportions. After and hour of trying to untangle I gave up and cut the line off. Oh well time to practice more. Great video.

[@TylersReelFishing]

You’ve got this!

[@sticks29pgm29]

@@TylersReelFishing thanks

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Great video I tried this on my Lew’s setup and went to the backyard and no more birds nest. Thanks.

[@Airon79]

I've used the magnetic brakes , thumb , and hand crank methods . With the thumb on my 10' rod I can't stop the reel with darker lures due to the 10' lobs them farther than what my eyes will allow to see and get backlash , sometimes . With the brakes on I feel it doesn't go as far as brakes off and even though I set the brakes as recommended I do sometimes get backlash , usually during times of unexpected wind . If I remember with using the crank , I would have to push the release button again to get the lure or bait to drop where I intended it to land after it hits water , otherwise it'll come short of target area if in really deep water .

[@BVCKBEND]

I just got my first bait caster for Christmas and I’m loving it already! But I did have 2 back lashes already so it’s pretty frustrating to deal with. Going to see if switching to a lighter line will help. 17lb test seems a bit too much for the reel.

[@Mix-dg4tf]

I’d always used spinning reels but finally broke down and bought my 1st baitcaster several years ago, a Quantum Escalade on a 7’ 6” Carrot Stix Wild. Not knowing any better, my 1st 3 casts equaled 3 birds nests, which subsequently led to my new setup going unused for the rest of the season. lol Wish I’d had this tutorial back then! Fortunately I did take the time to learn how to adjust and throw it, and I’m glad I did. Love your vids, keep up the good work and hello from Maine!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much for the comment and the support!

[@mxbmxatvmichael3197]

Thanks for the backlash vid and this one just got a baitcaster yesterday

[@notmissingout9369]

Here in the uk we call it a birds nest mainly when using multiplers when sea fishing i don’t use them i like my penn surf blasters or when I am fresh water fishing i use a bait runner reel

[@lawrencethompson3726]

Great vid. You made me wanna bring my bait caster back out!

[@TylersReelFishing]

You should!

[@jthomasmcfdemscom]

Wow, I'd given up on a bait caster until I found his videos. Finally got it set up and working

[@TylersReelFishing]

That’s what I like to hear!

[@jolssonusa]

It's about understanding the breaks of the reel and adjusting it to the friction from air and the eyelets of the pole. Once you get the hang of that you will never go back to spinning reels. Precision and distance is so much better

[@troymuni6120]

I’ve been trying them off and on since the 90’s. The only way I’ve ever gotten more distance casting vs spinning is with heavy baits of 3/8oz. Minimum of 1/4oz but even that is asking for trouble. The physics of not having any resistance to slow down the spool on a spinning reel make it hard for me accept a bait caster could ever outcast spinning. Factor in everything you need to worry about to not end up with a birds nest, they’ve never seemed worth the hassle. I’ve always just avoided them except for niche situations. I also find it more enjoyable and productive to go as light as possible with my gear.