PART 1 - how to use a baitcaster (FOR BEGINNERS)

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[@jarodbrenneman8661]

Man that's actually what I was looking for because I own a bait caster and it's kinda complicated to used.

[@Marcus-qw1nv]

I know it took me a couple of month to figure how to use it.😂😂😂

[@Tackle2thePeople]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@NorthEastRyda]

Doesn't say anything about spool tension tho

[@jonslg240]

@@Tackle2thePeople "spin towards you to loosen" [video shows away from you] "and away from you to tighten" [video shows towards you] lol =p fire your editor then rehire them after they learned from their mistakes Jk =b

[@cheese7071]

@@Marcus-qw1nv only took me about 2 weeks

[@zacstrek4954]

"The bass fishing community can be toxic" one of the most underrated comments regarding fishing ever. 🎣

[@joshmcdonald9508]

Where? Nobodys toxic. We just don't like baitcasters. Political channels are toxic....these are just people who like to fish.

[@JamesDM4]

To be fair, every community have some portions of toxic people in their rank.

[@tomare6479]

@@JamesDM4Says moral relativist

[@paulbunyn59]

The breaks stop the spool from spinning AT THE END of the cast. The spool tensioner is what you adjust to the weight of the lure.

[@AndrewGate89]

Yea he’s right

[@Tucker_Neal]

That’s what I thought

[@iwantkalba]

Yeah and he’s missing his job for it

[@mitchellkalina8191]

You're correct, spool tension knob is set for lure weight. Secondary brakes on the side are for specific conditions, such as throwing into a head wind. You can also back it off once you're more advanced for more distance.

[@tyrichardson7507]

Yup

[@LordGenyte]

I actually have never had a bait caster so thanks for the tutorial.

[@Tackle2thePeople]

Glad you enjoyed it bro!

[@scluedke]

Don't thank him he forgot the 4th mech, which may be the most imimportant.

[@joshmcdonald9508]

I suggest you don't buy one. You'll hate it. There's no medal for learning how to use a crappy reel. Use a spinning reel. They're much better.

[@LordGenyte]

@@joshmcdonald9508 I never bought one 👍

[@AnimeAlternatives9]

@@joshmcdonald9508that’s your opinion

[@Codeman887]

Spinning reels are the way to go in my opinion 😅

[@Totaro17]

They have their purpose. Just as bait casters do. You have much more control with bait casters. But they are not very good for finesse fishing. That’s were spinning reels come in. You should have both.

[@Codeman887]

@@Totaro17 I'm so proficient with a spinning reel now, I don't really need the extra control. I get what you're saying tho, I don't disagree. I'm just comfortable with the way I do things now, ya feel?

[@xxtm72xx63]

@@Codeman887 been using spinning reels forever and I like them alot more, just got a baitcaster not to long ago and it's different, it's nice for tight spots in my opinion but I can also get those areas with my spinning reel on a shorter rod.

[@Codeman887]

@xxtm72xx63 I've just become so comfortable with a spinning reel, there are no advantages to switching. I can drop a lure into a coffe cup from 20-30ft. I say this with the least ego possible*

[@tonymiller8244]

@@Totaro17 people have their preferences but the spinning reel can get anywhere a bait caster can. The real advantage of a spinning reel is line capacity. The real advantage to a baitcaster is you can operate basically everything other than reeling with one hand and the whole cast, cast again, cast again may be a bit faster to preform. I still prefer spinning reels but everyone is different.

[@aye_danyoo]

THANK YOU FOR BEING STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND EXPLAINING WITHOUT OVERCOMPLICATING I can’t even comprehend how many KZbin videos explain HOW brakes work dude I DONT CARE HOW THEY WORK I WANNA KNOW HOW TO FLIPIN USE THEM 🤦‍♂️

[@Tackle2thePeople]

exactly why I made this video! I see so many 10 minute videos where people are somehow able to talk about the baitcaster mechanics without saying anything substantial

[@aye_danyoo]

@@Tackle2thePeople 😂 there’s over 6,500 languages and you decided to speak FACTS

[@supernoob2542]

@@Tackle2thePeople Because all they want is views and likes and clicks on their videos

[@Shurmash]

No spool tension, breaks up or down until you stop getting backlashes. If you do that you'll get the best performance possible, farthest casting distance, better working drag, and reduced backlashes. I don't even use the spool tension knob.

[@Tackle2thePeople]

I do the exact same thing! 🤙

[@fishinmagician3960]

I only tightens the spool tension until the spool has no side to side play and leave it. Enyrine I’ve gone looser than that my knob walks it’s self off.

[@joshmcdonald9508]

Yeah, you'll cast almost as far as I do with my spinning reel. Not worth the hassle.

[@Mando581]

Wait so u like just take the knob off?

[@StrawHatTony420]

​@@joshmcdonald9508 baitcasters cast further. Weather or not you're willing to accept it makes no difference in reality

[@poorsoutdoors3595]

The best to learn how to cast a baitcaster is to have a friend that can use one, throw a long cast and then pull out a couple more yards of line out, then put a small piece of duct tape on the spool and reel it back in, then start trying to cast it. The piece of tape won't let the line bird neat past that point in the spool. So if you do bird nest, it will be easy to untangle it.

[@JuanHernandez-je7sj]

Great explanation!!!

[@VideoGaming13]

I was always confused with the whole brake thing that you so much. You are the reason I catch more fish

[@nickd5558]

My Walmart frog is missing the eye lmao. Made me laugh when I saw you had the same. I love when big content creators aren’t using stuff like a $15 frog

[@slimy4542]

I remember my father teaching me, I always try to help people when they ask for help with fishing. Working a lure, how to catch a certain fish, how to use equipment, etc…

[@JS-oy6nn]

I bought my first baitcaster in 1988 at 10 years old when they were difficult to learn.

[@omscarflores8584]

Bro I’ve looked at at least 20 different videos on KZbin for this exact answer and information I thank you sir

[@stephencurtis1730]

So glad I learned how to use a spinning reel, it’s the perfect spot between baitcasters and spin cast in terms of control and ease of use

[@FreshBeatsification]

Just got my first baitcaster after 10 years of fishing. It’s taking some getting use to with the brakes and backlashes happening but I love it. Great for bass fishing.

[@danielnswainful]

Bait casters are incredible once you get comfy with it. I absolutely love mine. I prefer it over any of my equally or more expensive spinning reel

[@cheapshotfishing9239]

Actually, thanks for posting this. Despite being well familiar with baitcasters, your description of the magnetic brake has changed the approach I will use from now on when dialing in the reel

[@joelplease9039]

When you are good at using a bait caster you can then have the tension at nearly 0 just make sure the reel is not moving side to side, you then control the line that is traveling faster than the reel with your thumb slowing it down, that makes for the longest cast you can do.

[@rajgill7576]

I already understand a baitcaster but you taught me how to use my brake better. I had not been switching between lure weights

[@ilovebmx299]

You can loosen it to a certain spec and keep it there use any waited Luer you want just have to learn to control your thumb on the line

[@j4ckzilla615]

Thanks idek if i will get a baitcaster but i will still remember this

[@RylandLier]

Thanks also I have the same frog lure you have on your rod

[@jack_jones6338]

Wow that actually helped me

[@Vici0usKill3r16]

Thank you so much for this ive recently got a bait caster and ive got it bird nested so much that i gave up with it and this got me wanting to try it again

[@andrewboyce7268]

You've beat the heck out of that Lews. Gotta love to see it. They maybe cheaper but they take a beating and keep trucking.

[@menacetosociety2033]

This is honestly the most informative short I’ve seen for this type of reel. Thank you

[@matt5061]

thanks i have been struggling with my bait caster and i actually dropped sm on it and this helped me thanks keep making the amazing content

[@Thesmalliesmasher]

Best rod and reel combo I’ve had in a while that speed stick and reel is amazing and not super expensive I have the 2 of the reels one is on a quantum accurist and it’s a perfect combo for fishing jigs and other bottom dragging baits highly recommend won’t break the bank either

[@lukerz5562]

Just got a bait caster for the first time bc I joined my school’s bass team and I was NOT expecting it to be as complicated as it is. The one I got has a centripetal brake and a magnetic brake and it was a chore just to learn the difference in those. I didn’t even know backlash was a thing until I decided to cast my first cast, took me 15 minutes and all of my patience to get it undone lol. Took a lot of KZbin videos like this one to figure out how to use it properly.

[@carterragsdale4412]

its not very hard

[@Pur3R3dBlow]

The matching bait caster to that rod is amazing along with the spinning reel

[@Rossar71]

I’ve watched so many videos and this quick video was better than all of them. Thanks

[@JaKeMaRtiN-lh3xr]

“spool, the spool will continue to spin”

[@paintpro9159]

Thanks bro I just have a spin reel but want to upgrade to a bait caster thanks for info appreciate the vids.

[@__-e-__]

Great explanation! I’m getting back into fishing after quite a few years and was looking to get a bait caster to fiddle with along with a cheaper spinner- so far your video has been the most beneficial and thorough explaining all the parts, what they do and why! Thanks so much!

[@imahotitalian2082]

i’ve been looking for a baitcaster so this was very helpful, ty

[@liqhowdy8786]

Line only comes out too fast if you let it, as your line is going out lightly tap the line on your spool and if you do it correctly you should be able to loosen your breaks all the way. However, you should adjust your tension to the weight of your lure. With some reels it doesn’t matter as much but with most, if it’s not dialed you either will backlash every cast or you won’t get any range on your cast.

[@ns8553]

Another tip is to make sure you are using the correct rod for the weight of your bait. The bait has to "load" the rod. If not you're trying to "throw" the bait. Backlash every time

[@SpaceGhost-]

My method is to drop the bait letting the bait hit the water, if it continues to unspool you need to tighten it. Repeat steps until you no longer have line running out when hitting the water.

[@xZeekex808]

Thanks for the video! I’m new to the sport/hobby and this was exact what I was looking for. Keep up the content!

[@tacticalgreen1296]

ive had a baitcaster for a year and use it frequently but had no idea about the break. THANK YOU

[@FishingBoy2025]

Bro I am brand new to baitcasting reels and you have saved me so much time I hope you have a year full of awesome days all the love to you brother

[@Ghost27098]

Honestly video helped out a lot thank you

[@TiLaDn]

Omg thanks man I needed this I didn’t know how the brake worked keep on making this quality content your amazing

[@Tristianneal846]

I really appreciate this I have been trying to ask people but no ones seems to care and it is really nice that some one does care for one’s

[@HermanofalaskaGB]

This explains the difference between the two styles of reel so well

[@jaydenlawrence9325]

when I first got my bait caster on my breaking system I kept on 6 then slowly went down to 3 and I usually didn't have to use my thumb but I think this video is really good for beginners 👍🏻

[@scottduenez1959]

Really good simple explanation. Coulda used this years ago!!

[@AmanitaPersicina]

This is the best baitcaster guide se I have found on youtube😄

[@steezeeJ]

You didn’t let ‘em know about that spool tension knob tho😂

[@zachfritz6258]

Haha she gone

[@TermlessHGW]

I figured the best way to learn how to use baitcaster is just go out and use it. Let's face it. You will mess up your line many times until you get a hang of it. But practice makes perfect.

[@waynesingleton5322]

@@TermlessHGW an the amount of hrs you’ll spend taking a bird nest isn’t worth, way easier to get someone help

[@jumpierrumble69]

Dude doesn’t even know what he’s explaining teaching all these people the wrong way and doesn’t even have a tension knob 😑

[@Tucker_Neal]

Got my first bait caster Sunday it’s easier than expected when you get it set right

[@matyasabkarovits]

But u are losing a lot of distance because u dont have the spool tension knob... The side to side play is too much so when u cast it "wiggeling" and u loose a lot of distance. U need to adjust it so its not wiggling (no side to side play)...

[@Tackle2thePeople]

I actually was thinking the same thing - but surprisingly knobless went slightly farther when I tested both

[@PhuckenTacoz]

Super informative. Getting into real fishing and had no idea how to work it

[@Beni_06]

This video actually helped me so much! I didn’t know what a break was until now and I just tightened it up and man it made a huge difference! I’m not even getting birds nests anymore..

[@vinnie6656]

SO helpful love your videos keep ‘em up

[@algardner5155]

You’ve been a big help from the videos I just saw thx

[@zachvinson1072]

Quality short man 👌🏻

[@joefishstone8132]

You got tension and braking mixed up. The small tension knob on the left controls the tension the spool initially has to overcome to cast. The brakes slow your spool at the end of a cast so it doesn’t backlash. Both need to be tuned in so you don’t backlash

[@coltonkaltreider6705]

Just got my first baitcaster and this was pretty helpful

[@lilluke7046]

Great vid

[@Tackle2thePeople]

Thanks mang

[@enigmascharm7573]

Man it would be very cash money of you to link the part 2 in this short.

[@JusThrowitDiscGolf]

Thanks. 10+ years of fishing and I still choose spinning rod and reel. Baitcasters would undoubtedly stress me tf out

[@Slumpgod115]

I’ve never been too big into bait casters but I’d like to get more into them

[@jessedeakin6818]

Very helpful thanks

[@camster9602]

Just bought my first baitcaster and really needed something to teach me so thanks for this video😅

[@patriciacormier3746]

Thanks mate and I love your channel

[@Maycenite5]

I just got that same combo and so far it feels great!

[@scottbryan3616]

I’ve been trying all of the tips for my bait caster. This thing is giving me the blues.

[@user-vb5mp8hc4p]

I’m getting a baitcaster reel for Christmas thanks for the tutorial

[@The_Mythical_Potato]

Spinning reel users: Sun shine and rainbow, helping each other out,.. Bait caster users: **Literal warfare**

[@Michaeldewey2005]

Dude! Love your channel. I just started fishing this summer. I am teaching my daughters the same time I am learning. If you ever are in Spokane, WA, I would love to take you fishing and learning from you!

[@summerobannon7784]

Adjust spool tension so lure falls half gravity speed... A roll cast i easier to learn at first then over head cast... Braid is easiest line to learn with... If using mono or floro use line lube to decrease memory

[@nictang8718]

Worst part about getting into fishing is when you mess up and you hear other fisherman laughing… like… yeah… I know I’m new to this…

[@jedifabiano930]

I’ve been looking for one of these forever

[@dylan96kinsey]

I didn't know this. Thank you very much

[@fisheer5260]

I don't know why but I got so excited seeing the exact same frog bait I have :D

[@manuelcortez8437]

Great tip! About a year ago when I first got my bait caster I struggled to keep myself from getting birds nest. Thing is where I went fishing I didn’t have service so couldn’t look it up. Had to use good old fashioned trial and error 😅…. Aside from fishing, I have those shoes too!

[@TopNotchTrades1]

I just got a 200 dollar set up so this helps me

[@HoIIywood14]

Thank you so much I have a bait caster but it’s just sitting there with no line or anything and I’m glad to use it again 😂

[@badlandsfishing8417]

Took me a week to be able to use one. I put both spool tensioners at a high setting when I started and loosened it a little bit every day until the tension is at the lowest setting.

[@sosu_e46]

great vid, one thing you might have forgot to touch on is spool tension vs brakes. spool tension is determined by weight, tighten until when you open the bail the lure barely touches the water. Brakes determine how fast your spool can spin. Regardless great video, this isn’t me trying to hate or anything btw, just help inform.

[@Funkyluv]

I own a bait aster and it has been given me hell. I appreciate the video its been helpful, thanks. 🎣

[@Bryce394]

Thx for the advice bro

[@michaelfranklin6119]

Best way I found to us a bait caster is to buy one and just start using it . I usually put a sinker on the end of my line and go out back and practice until I get the feel for it

[@tweezeburger]

As someone who almost exclusively uses bait casters or BFS gear, once you get comfortable with your set up, try not to mess with your settings including the brake. Use your thumb and muscles in your arm and wrist to controll how hard/ far you cast regardless of lure weight.

[@user-mz8zk9uu8x]

bro i just learned it beacause i only fosh in sea ty for explenation its actually nice to know

[@ellguaposavage1061]

Getting into the fishing community want a bait caster but looks difficult to use but still gonna try one

[@NA-mh1cn]

thanks for sharing! Please make a video on the appropriate use of 2nd set of brakes (I think,it's the centrifugal force brake).

[@baseball3514]

Thank you that helped alit 😊

[@UnhurtableGamingSGF]

This is what i needed i cant stop getting birds nests 😅

[@PTyler88]

Haha that's beyond funny I just bought the same baitcaster and stumbled on this video

[@rapower9622]

Man said better than professional taking 20 minutes to explain

[@dne3142]

Bro I wish I had a baitcaster lol id need a lefty one like you have and they don't sell them any where I hate ordering online and I also don't know what a good one to buy would be

[@Tackle2thePeople]

Dicks sporting goods or Walmart always carry a few reliable entry level baitcaster combos!

[@dne3142]

@@Tackle2thePeople lefty? Also what do you recommend

[@troys2217]

@@dne3142 black max

[@troys2217]

@@dne3142 or lews Mach 2

[@Rockdog333]

I'm a true lefty. daiwa makes a great one in their tatula series. my shop had ALOT of left because noone buys them lol

[@Sports_king88]

I have that same baitcaster it is the best

[@graycraig2557]

Thank you so much omg

[@ianschwartz1222]

I adjust spool tension for lure weight and I usually adjust brakes based on wind and lure weight

[@ZiggyFX10]

Dang, just got a abu Garcia. This helped out tremendously

[@icebergslim454]

I’ll never understand why someone wouldn’t ask for help maybe you’ll feel embarrassed for ONE MOMENT but then you’d have that knowledge forever

[@brianargo4595]

When I was trying to learn to use a bait caster way back in the day... I don't know if it was that specific reel or that instructor, but I was told to keep my thumb on the reel and vary the pressure to keep backlash down, and that was way too much for 10 year old me. I've stuck with spinning reels since.

[@Cbait4Life]

Bro ur my inspiration why I started fishing and made my own channel