**NO BACKLASH** Beginners Guide: How To Use A Baitcaster

Learning how to use a baitcast reel can be an intimidating thing. In this video, I break it down and let my son, who has never used a baitcast reel before, show you how it's done using my method. As I always say, ANYONE can use a baitcast reel by using the tips and techniques that I show in this video.
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[@Tokes_Outdoors]

Watching this with my 11 year old son... this'll be his first year with a baitcaster. Greatly appreciate this video man! 🤟🎣🤟

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure buddy! 👊💪

[@Lional]

Damn dude, I learned how to use a baitcaster about 5 years ago just by watching your videos. Turns out your 10 year old son caught on way quicker than I did lol. On a side note, I think it's a great thing that your kids are into fishing and you take your time with them and teach them how to do different things and fish different ways. Love the vids bro, you're a great KZbinr and a great dad. 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey Rob, I really appreciate the comment brother, thank you! He did catch on pretty quick, but he still has a ways to go...when the tension knob is loose it might be a different story, lol Kids grow up so fast...gotta enjoy it while we can. Take care buddy! 👊💪

[@kgage88]

Late to the party but such a fantastic video, very informative & the dynamic between you and your son is something to strive for.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks so much!

[@MailmanDownEDC]

Awesome, AWESOME VIDEO!!! Nothing better than teaching “the future Pro’s of fishing” and giving them guidance on perfecting their skills. Good on ya, Brother!!! 😎👍 (edit) Casting into the wind with a baitcaster or not checking your surroundings before casting and clip a tree limb during the forward motion of the cast can also cause a backlash. I’m a member of that club. 😁

[@TackleJunky81]

Really appreciate the comment buddy and thanks for watching! 👊💪

[@kellysatterfield5384]

Great instructional video for using a baitcaster. Thanks and have a great remainder of the week.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching Kelly!

[@johnhancock517]

And another TJ81 student passes with an A+!👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching John!

[@johnhancock517]

@@TackleJunky81 Thanks for making videos man. I always learn something even if it's only what to blow my money on!👊

[@jdub630]

Good instructional video. For his first he did pretty good. I Bird next the first time I used one too.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes sir, not bad at all. Appreciate you watching!

[@aarondavis8224]

If he practices everyday for a half hour he will be slinging them across the pond within a month. That's how I learned and baitcaster are much easier to use these days. Keep up the good work buddy

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! Appreciate you watching Aaron!

[@xxcaseyxxc]

My dad's been a spinning rod guy since day 1 so I remember teaching myself back in the early 90's to throw a baitcaster with a old Abu Garcia and it was a freaking struggle trying to learn it on my own at such a young age but I got it and finally converted my dad to own 2 baitcaster setups last year. He still throws his spinning the most but he uses the baitcaster for heavy t rigs and heavy topwater.

[@TackleJunky81]

I hear ya man, I finally got my dad on one last year, lol Never to old to learn.

[@nathanrajevski]

Hahaha found your channel the other day for a Diawa Tatula 100 review and I'm digging the content. Nice father-son time and it's nice seeing that. i think I will subscribe :) Thanks

[@TackleJunky81]

I really appreciate it Nathan! 👊💪

[@nathanrajevski]

@@TackleJunky81 Hey Tackle Junkie 81 I got a burning question for yea. It's regarding the Tatula 100 and it's TWS System as I just received the reel. Does it normally juggle/shake to allow for play when casting or what. I just want to make sure my reel is not malfunctioning or anything like that. Thanks hope to hear back from yea.

[@nathanrajevski]

Specifically the TWS on the line guide*

[@janosczovek8524]

Lovely video you put me on to the kvd line conditioner now I can't live without it 👌

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Janos! I'm glad you're liking that conditioner.

[@janosczovek8524]

Yes I struggled with the florocarbon then I used your advice 👍

[@owengambo4819]

It takes a lot of practice and correct tuning of the settings. Took me almost a year to get comfortable with a baitcasting reel

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@fishin2themax245]

Great job, Dad! Can’t wait until our Gov lets us use our Lakes here in North Korea (aka the Great Lakes state)

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you buddy! Hopefully it's not to much longer. Be safe!

[@upstateangler9575]

Yeah that is so true my son picked it up and was able to use it right away. Even when we go out now I'll keep the brakes tighten down and as we go throughout the fishing trip I'll loosen them up as he gets throwing more cats throughout the day.

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! They get better each trip. Hope all is well buddy!

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Great tip brotha!!! I'm gonna have to try that with my girls.. great video man. You should have Mike Watt watch this lol.... Good job to your son

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you brother! 👊💪

[@KristeneSchmitt]

Excellent teaching. Thank you for this

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure!

[@Ncespy]

Best video for beginners

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Great video! Can’t wait to see Mike through a square bill!! Always like spending time with my sons fishing! Warn Mike of catching branches! On backswing !! But I know you did. Always enjoy your video’s

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you David! I'm looking forward to a square bill fish off. 👊💪

[@BassGeek]

There ya go man. Nice job.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you brother!

[@XnnorDaveB]

He picked that up quick ... Well done TJ 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching brother! 👊💪

[@jasonmurdaugh2862]

Great video. My son started with a bait caster when he was 11 and now he won’t put it down. Lol.

[@TackleJunky81]

That's awesome Jason!

[@dwkarsten]

This is a very informative video! Cant wait for my 12 y o. To see this! 👍🏻

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching!

[@brettcastillo2703]

Let’s gooooo congrats!!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@danlewis1885]

Watching this is like hitting the EASY button.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks for watching Dan!

[@dougshelton7656]

Mr. Sukoshi! Awesome name dude. Congrats on learning the baitcaster. Took me some time to learn and build confidence using one.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment brother!

[@mikehauck5832]

Awesome video Jim, next a square bill🤙☮️😎

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! 👊💪

[@Ranger374_]

Great video Jim! Mike the "Bug Man " is growing up! Keep up the great tips and advice buddy! He'll be burning a square bill in no time! Lol 👍😜

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Tim! We'll have to do a square bill fish off, lol

[@johnnumbers1419]

Nice job Mike, thanks for the great video and heads up on the Karl’s deal

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

[@MailmanDownEDC]

Forgot to mention this in my previous comment. I’m betting by the beginning of this summer, Mr. Sukoshi will be roll casting, skipping, flippin’ and pitchin’ with his baitcaster. Would love to see a “progression video” soon after that. Back in my day, we got our strong grip from playing with.....uh......Legos. 😎👍

[@TackleJunky81]

We'll have to make a follow up video for sure. I'd imagine he'll be in other videos as well. Legos...the good ole days, lol

[@MailmanDownEDC]

Looking forward to those videos. 😎👍

[@Altered76]

Just a thought. The reel for a beginner by himself with no dad or experienced help can be a big hindrance. Cheap, ill maintained, or used reels can easily deter someone trying to learn. The kid having a dad with excellent quality gear and experience removes that from his potentially hating a baitcaster. Other than that yeah the reel as you say is a non factor when setup tight. Great video for a beginner though. 👍👍👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment Steve and thanks for watching!

[@jonashamrah2428]

I taught my now 12 yr old son how to use a baitcaster at 9. I was on the phone from work, I gave him the rod (top water frog) I set it up for him and I told him to cast. He said he watched me plenty of times making casts. He nailed it on his first cast, and I've got it on video too! As for line conditioner, you strictly use it on mono and fluro, correct? What about braid? I never backlash, but curious about line conditioner. Thank You

[@TackleJunky81]

That's great about your son Jonas! Yes, mono & fluro for the conditioner. You can use it on braid as well, but I've never seen much benefit from it.

[@mannyfishing1816]

Awesome video

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you!

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Heres a question im going to be teaching my daughter soon what do you think is better casting over hand or side arm to cast

[@TackleJunky81]

I personally prefer to side arm, but for a beginner I believe it's harder to get the release right.

[@steve4321able]

I still dont see you using the new TCS rods?

[@TackleJunky81]

I wasn't going to risk my 10 year old snapping one of my new rods, lol

[@rcrawford1030]

Have you ever used the tape trick to help someone learn? It will prevent bad backlashes.

[@TackleJunky81]

I've heard of that, but never bothered with it.

[@rcrawford1030]

I have watched several video and thought this one of the most informative one I have watched. Thank you. I am going to teach my 9 year old son this year to use a bait caster.

[@TackleJunky81]

@@rcrawford1030 My pleasure!

[@owengambo4819]

My one problem with the bait sacks is that it’s so tight and impossible to put like a lipless crankbait in. Any tips to work it better?

[@TackleJunky81]

I've never had an issue like that. I put much fatter baits in them than a lipless with zero issues.

[@joshholt1513]

My youngest is 7 years old. He's been throwing a baitcaster for about 2 years now. It was actually easier for him then a spinning rod because he didn't have to try and grip the line with his hand, then release the bail and cast.

[@TackleJunky81]

That's fantastic Josh!

[@joshholt1513]

@@TackleJunky81 were are working on casting with braided line now.

[@larrymcbride9837]

I've cought a few tree limbs with my moon shots

[@TackleJunky81]

It happens, lol

[@christophernorth6432]

Where did you get those gloves.

[@TackleJunky81]

fishmonkeygloves.com

[@joeburchett5978]

What “less expensive” ($75-100) baitcastrr would you recommend for my beginner son?

[@TackleJunky81]

I'm a big fan of the Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier or if you shop around you can probably get the Tatula CT for around 100, but it's a tad bigger in size compared to other reels, so it might be to big for your son. Another great reel is the Shimano SLX which retails for 100, but you can use my code TJ81 over at Tackle Freaks to save 10% so you could get the SLX for 90.

[@joeburchett5978]

TackleJunky81 thank you so much, enjoy your videos👍

[@TackleJunky81]

@@joeburchett5978 My pleasure!

[@MrJump12k]

Maybe you can shed some light...I bought a bait caster reel and have watched every video on how to cast without back lash. I ave adjusted the brakes, tension , and everything else. My casts go like nowhere that I want them, and I get wicked back lash every frickin time ...even when I apply pressure and stop with my thumb...WTF?

[@TackleJunky81]

Try a side arm cast and release a bit earlier. A video I made a couple of weeks ago about casting light lures with casting gear may help you as well.

[@MrJump12k]

@@TackleJunky81 yeah… thanks for your videos…. I have noticed my rod is very stiff as well. What’s the best way to cast a bait caster reel with a stiff rod? I paid a lot of the Fenwick rod and would hate to let it go and buy another.

[@JakeBaker]

Cool video! Just subscribed! I'm gonna start doing fishing on my channel too!

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate it buddy!

[@simonzehr5273]

How is it going TJ81?

[@TackleJunky81]

I can't complain, you?

[@simonzehr5273]

@@TackleJunky81 I need to teach my self ho to use a bait caster. I cant complain.

[@colemcintire8295]

Is 12lb ok?

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes.

[@andrescruz9448]

An overhand cast isn't a good cast to learn baitcasters. You should have started with a rolling side cast.

[@TackleJunky81]

He's doing just fine. Appreciate you watching!

[@greenpighunter6930]

👍

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@ZootedInc]

Load the rod? DaF

[@thundergod2645]

I cheated and bought a dc reel 😂 made learning a breeze lol

[@TackleJunky81]

Good call, lol

[@unseenoutdoors]

Oh no he's throwing googan stuff 🤦‍♂️

[@TackleJunky81]

Figured you'd like that! 😉 Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊💪

[@lincolnsfishingandhunting1410]

Y’all come let me know if I make good fishing videos

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@marshall2294]

Get him a shimano dc reel problem solved!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

Lol

[@marshall2294]

@@TackleJunky81 Quick response time lol!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

@@marshall2294 I do my best between trucks at work, lol