How to USE a Baitcaster for Beginners

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Learning the baitcaster is easy! This is a beginners tutorial to start using and getting the hang of a bait caster. I hope I was able to help you start using this incredible fishing tool!

[@NWTrailSeries]

I just got my first baitcaster, gonna try it out tomorrow. Appreciate this video good sir

[@anglermattoutdoors]

No problem. Good luck 👍🏼

[@RickMerino-vq3ok]

Your video has been the best I've seen in how to use the bait caster for beginners thank you

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@drjekelmrhyde]

Thanks. This is the best explanation yet.

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Glad it helped 👍🏼

[@jeffburnham6611]

For a beginner i would suggest turning the tension spool knob all the way to maximum. This way, using your thumb isn't critical and you won't get any backlash.

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Yea that’s a smart move

[@CleosetricVlyers]

But will it cast less far? Im new using bc, and im unable to cast far and always end up backlash even Im following the guide 😅

[@anglermattoutdoors]

@@CleosetricVlyers yea it won’t cast as far but it’s a good way to get the feel of it while not worrying about backlashes. If you set your brakes all the way up or close to it and get your spool tension up as well, you can start that way. I personally think you can get the feel of it pretty quick without doing that but it depends person to person. 👍🏼

[@oceanwaves83]

Start off with heavier lures. Practicing casting a sinker is great. When you get into larger or more lightweight lures that are affected by wind, you have to have a very subtle touch and quick reactions. The sinker will take line out at a steady pace and a good way to start.

[@hdfossat]

I just started using one, i think ima try this

[@willhoward9865]

Ive been told. The spool tension needs to only be tight enough to keep the spill from moving side to side. Then it’s the magnet system. Magnet to slow the spool release. And something not mentioned here is you need to stop the spool from spinning just prior to lure hitting the water. Otherwise it’s not a nice ending. If the lure hits the water and you didn’t stop the spool you will have a mess. It’s a finesse thing for sure. Had my share of bird nests.

[@DavidBrown-rc6bv]

Thanks for the baitcaster how t o cast video I just got a baitcaster and I look forward to trying it.

[@anglermattoutdoors]

No problem. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ryanmccarthy960]

Man I wish I would’ve come across this sooner but thank you for this information 🙏🏽 I currently suck at bait casters but I refuse to give up on them.

[@anglermattoutdoors]

thanks for watching, you'll get the hang of it!

[@amelonapisa6965]

planning to have one as first timer, thanks for the video

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼 good luck

[@ayejay4681]

Thanks for the info 🎣 this video would have served me well had I watched it yesterday before I went out fishing at sea for yellowtails . Pretty badass hectic experience but now hooked lol . About to tie a 3oz sinker to a tld star I have laying around and practice casting 🤙🏾

[@anglermattoutdoors]

heck yea good luck man 👍

[@Winginitfishing]

After finding one for a good deal I didn’t know how much I would use it cause I never have before…but after this video I am so much more confident in fishing with it now! What a great video

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Good luck 👍

[@andriusmaknauskas112]

Great vide mate, thanks, been using baitcaster for 2 years now, and learned lots in these few minutes then I did over those 2 years, but can I ask you why Bass fishermen (the ones I follow on YT) never use lure clips, just cut line and re-tie instead and waste line, I fish in Europe, mainly for pike, perch and trout, and also we use wire or "floor" traces. Thanks again, will try your technique this Sunday, heavy, midi to light set up. Take care

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Thanks for watching! As for the clips, I actually use them myself as well. A lot of guys here in the states think the clips are going to negatively affect the action of the lure. I’ve never had a problem with them myself. 👍🏼

[@andriusmaknauskas112]

@@anglermattoutdoors noobs 😂😂, thank you for quick reply. Enjoy your fishing/angling and now I'm subscribed, will be watching your videos. I fished in states only lake michigan on chatter boat, some fishing in gulf of Mexico, and Illinois river too, michigan lake trout, gulf baby grouper and grunts (after big storm) and Illinois river carp and something like a sea bass, but stripy, I think that's what you call perch. Can't wait for my next visit to do some Bass fishing and maybe some catfish in Illinois.

[@schsch73]

Thanks for video very useful as just got two light setups. ABU Black Max and Shimano Yasei 30g rod is one but I have no idea what strength braid to use. Will be fishing for Pike, Perch and Chub - UK based. Any advice? Thanks in advance

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Does the reel tell you the line capacity? I believe 30 lbs braid would be best for that one. It’s strong and you can still cast far

[@schsch73]

I loaded it with 50lb and think I've gone too strong. I soon got used to capacity of the reels when I tried changing the spool and it would not come out - over filled! The braid I used was just some Firebriad I have had for a while intend to try some dry land casting with a small lead first. The overhead cast tip was great I'd not have done it that way!@@anglermattoutdoors

[@anglermattoutdoors]

@@schsch73 ok sounds good 👌🏼 not sure what exact size that reel would be but I do like 30 lbs braid for 150 and 200 sizes. Hope you get it sorted out.

[@aleksandarstevanovic5854]

im a complete beginner with baitcasters (wanted to try something new), so first days went as expected, me swearing the reel brand, seller and mostly brakes for backlashing all over the place... but as time went on i figured its not a brakes problem, its NOT BEING SMOOTH, if you yanking it back and forth spinning reel will forgive it, but baitcaster will give you a bad time... also, when first getting to water, crank those brakes up, im excited for a fishing, all hyped up i know i will go hard... after a few casts brakes are not that important, you can turn them down, and as long as you smoothly load up the rod with roll and release you can cast across the lake :) still... cant say i'm not getting backlashes, i still count myself as a beginner, but my point is i figured out that brakes are not as important as being smooth

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Thank you for the comment! I actually enjoy casting with a baitcaster more than spinning. It’s fun making those smooth side arm casts.

[@Ardeact]

I remember how stoked I was when I brought my first baitcaster home. Then I spent the rest of the day picking out backlashes

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Haha we’ve all done it

[@Ardeact]

@@anglermattoutdoors If it were easy, everyone would use it! Baitcaster's is that exclusive thing for serious anglers and I love it

[@Thomas-tp5xs]

To be honest I didn't have a lot of backlash my first time fishing with one yesterday

[@Thomas-tp5xs]

I was so happy I only backlash like 8 times fishing 4 hours

[@Thomas-tp5xs]

I was using a cheap temu ak2000 from temu

[@user-ef7el1ud3e]

What size fishing rods good for a bait caster ?

[@anglermattoutdoors]

It’s going to be personal preference. I tend to like 7 foot rods, medium power for smaller stuff.

[@DavidBrown-rc6bv]

Hi Matt I haven't used my baitcaster yet, I would like to ask what line would you recommend . I am not fishing for lunkers, we have medium size lakes and ponds here in Connecticut. My son got me an Abu Garcia rod and reel combo. Again I am just a beginner, I usually use a spinning outfit.

[@BigZu423]

i got a profishent baitcaster and rod and gave up last year i had to much trouble lol i just cant get it down

[@anglermattoutdoors]

well you can do pretty much everything with a spinning reel anyway. Did you lock down the magnets and spool tension knob though?

[@sefasemihsonmez1146]

I get backlashes when i cast. Not when the bait falls. Why?

[@anglermattoutdoors]

You probably need to tighten your brakes a bit if it’s back lashing in the beginning of the cast

[@jeehar1]

What about the drag ? How to set it

[@anglermattoutdoors]

I probably should’ve talked about that more. Just click it forward until you get it as tight as you’d like. I keep it pretty tight when catching bass. Also the baitcaster doesn’t need quite as much drag because of the spool design

[@felixsupreme22]

​@@anglermattoutdoorstoo many videos about baitcaster for beginners don't talk about that star shaped thing behind the reel handle ("drag"). It's like Bruno.

[@user-lp9wr7wp1k]

What line is that ???

[@anglermattoutdoors]

that my friend is the line of all lines, daiwa's j-braid 8 grand - island blue color.

[@felixsupreme22]

I am on day six. My side arm cast goes left every time. My over the top goes straight down and no more than six ft. An the birdnesting!...🤦‍♂️ 😣 I'll give it a few more days before I just snap it in half over my knee. There problem solved! 👻

[@anglermattoutdoors]

You gotta just tighten the spool tension and brakes and practice that side arm cast until you get it. I wouldn’t worry about the overhand cast for now

[@mannyg9059]

Felix, using a bait caster reel, I felt the same way as you did at first but later on ...I felt worse. Lol I find it funny that everyone calls them bait caster, when nobody ever uses bait to fish with these reels. lol.

[@willhoward9865]

Spool tension is just for side to side movement. Brakes and thumb are the key to the rest. Everyone says to tighten up spool tension but you are shortening your cast distance. Everyone has an opinion. Just relaying what I’ve been told. I’m not great myself but learning.

[@user-xb7ko5vt4y]

I just bought a baitcaster instead of a spinner because I didn't know the difference before placing the order....

[@anglermattoutdoors]

well you cant go wrong with having both. Spinning gear is great as well. They are both good at different things.

[@willhoward9865]

Honestly this video is a 1000 ft overview and not really keyed into what beginners need. Nice try but I feel it lacks detail.

[@anglermattoutdoors]

Thanks for the feedback 👍🏼

[@CC-eu2mm]

I think I learned not to buy one lmao

[@anglermattoutdoors]

No you gotta get one! 😆

[@CC-eu2mm]

@@anglermattoutdoors I’m just worried about screwing it up, and fish be like, thanks for the screw ups bye… 🤷🏽‍♂️ Ive become clumsy lately and that’s my factor in this lol

[@anglermattoutdoors]

@@CC-eu2mm I hear ya. They get easy to use after you just spend a couple days practicing with them. But you can crush it just using spinning gear too.