Remove a BACKLASH in SECONDS! Remove Birds nest! Bait Casting reels + Conventional fishing reels.

[@cjjuddaustralianartist]

At last, straight to the point, without telling his life story. Finally a good video. Fummap!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@codster200]

*This reel is perfect for me **enjoyable.fishing** recommend the price, the look, the drag. Just a little bit noisy if tension knob is not right on the click. If well ajusted...no backlash ! Love it !!*

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

That's something you learn after years of using a baitcaster reel. Your video can speed up that learning process. Good job Mike. OSH :-)

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

old school hawking thanks brother!!

[@charlesbishop3482]

Best video I've seen on the subject. Thank you for saving my line!

[@peterbrucker798]

I switched the conventional reels a few years ago came across your video and found it helpful. Now several years later I have become proficient at that technique that you displayed and it works even better for me today then back when I started.Thanks.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s great brother!! Thanks for the comment!!!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@kitchensalive]

Changing the line on my ABU 6000 so I created the nastiest backlash I could muster. removed it in 1.5 minutes! What an awesome vid! So helpful!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

kitchensalive happy to hear it!!! Thanks for the comment brother!

[@Mr05sti]

I do it the same way but i find it easier to put the pole in the rack and wait in till the boat is moving. Let the line get pulled out by the water with nothing on the end of the line... and your able to put the line back on tight and wet! thanks for the video i subscribed cant wait for more content!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Mr05sti that technique is great for getting twists out too! Thanks brother!!!

[@jasonscruggs986]

Nicely done. Learn something. Another thing I learned if get to a tight spot hole thumb on spool tight and reel few times then continue pulling line off. Great video. Thanks

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Jason Scruggs thanks brother. Yep, that’s a good trick too, especially on the more common smaller backlashes. Good for baitcasters too. 👍

[@amazing40s97]

Watching your videos, I always learn something new

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother 😁😁😁👍👍

[@Bigfish1day]

Definitely wish I seen this earlier. Had a mean backlash on my 39 hour offshore trip. Frustrated as crap, just switched rods while I was fishing. Took me forever to get it out when I got home.

[@Teach_1ne]

Thanks Mike!! I have braid on mine (#30 j braid) Going to practice with the braid because I prefer it over mono.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Mike Barbee check this one out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lavXpoZ6gbqfo5o

[@olddanb1]

A nice clear simple lesson. Also shown but not described, a good level of patience and some self control. #Impressed.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I really appreciate that brother! Very kind of you.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

👍👍👍

[@infiniti2003]

Is that works with braid line also?

[@Tight--LiNeZ]

I have the exact rod and reel (in LH wind), but my reel is black with a red handle. Matches the rod's red bits, but I see you have put on blue Winn grip wrap to make it match your blue Valiant 400. What line rating is your Accurate X Energy rod?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Cool. 50lb braid rating.

[@rusty6583]

Forty years of fishing. U made this look look key a boss

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!!

[@tornadof5thenature109]

what grease to use fore saltwater to prevent water come in ??? thank you

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

nosferatu nosferatu I use Cals drag grease on the drag and on the bolts. Inside and out. Spray QMaxx Salt on the outside. 👍👍

[@tornadof5thenature109]

thanks@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS

[@dak8840]

Looking to buy a new reel. What is the best reel in your opinion as far as pulling power. I fish a lot of heavy turbulent fast moving water. In the tail races of dams/ spillways. Been using the tekota 500 , but i've got to lock the drag all the way down to gain any pulling power on stripers in the current. I tried using my tyrnos 30 , but you can't cast that thing!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Without a Doubt, the Accurate Fury. Low gear. I use low gear on everything. You will have plenty of power and more drag than you will ever use. You’re only regret will be from not getting one sooner.

[@jamesruiz3112]

By the way I think your the man that fished the striper stealth rods by CTF.Well I bought several of them,nice rods...And affordable I use them here on the Gulf coast in Texas for those big red drums,spanish macks,etc..

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!! Glad you like them.

[@jimbogasoline2042]

I'm new to baitcasters. But why is the one in your video so large and only use 30 lbs line? Is this how they looked before low profile came out. Growing up in Louisiana whenever I seen someone with a larger size baitcaster, it was for deep sea. Everyone used spinners for inshore trout n reds.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

It’s a conventional lever drag reel. The size is just for line capacity. 30# mono can take up a lot of space. We use these for live bait and chunking for Striped Bass.

[@jimbogasoline2042]

Mike Smedley Thanks man

[@bobscruggs8886]

I do a lot of surf fishing here in Florida and use baitcasters and spinning reels the reason I use a Seigler sm baitcaster with 12ft Penn rod 20lb mono and 30lb leader and Akios with a 9ft rod16lb mono and 20lb leader I am able to cast further with less weight and have found when hooked up with a brute like a fast Tarpon or shark I can control the battle better with a baitcaster and unlike a spinner reel I can take apart without any difficulty. True it takes awhile to learn to use a baitcaster for surf fishing but now I find I use the spinning gear less often. I have landed many fish over 25lbs using 16lb mono and 20lb leader and thin I could handle brutes up to 40 - 50 lbs .

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I agree across the board. The spinning reel has its place and we still use them a bit, but spinning reels aren’t very efficient when using physical energy, you are fighting against two 90 degree angles that reduce power to the fish. The 90 in the main gear to the pinion gear and the 90 in the line itself as it transitions from the rod across the roller bearing under the bail.

[@TheBootyWrangler]

Striped bass fisherman. My papa was the exact same

[@34PRO1]

Great video I'm going to get my 9year old to watch this about 100 times 😉

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

34PRO1 awesome. Thanks brother!! He will probably master it in no time!

[@princenaim7489]

What kinda reel is that & does it come lefty?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Here ya go! It does come lefty. amzn.to/2VxV35h

[@shootist431]

Hey Mike, love your videos, thanks for all the tips and info, my question here is what rod is that? is it a Accurate rod?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

anthony dinunzio glad you like the videos!! Yes, that is an Accurate Rod. I was super lucky and got a bunch of the preproduction rods when they first came out. They are Seeker blanks, 7020c light medium. Very strong backbone with a super light soft tip. Perfect for Bait, cut and live. These were actually called Xnergy rods at the time, then switched to Xtreme. Unfortunately they weren’t available in the light-medium after the change for some reason. Try the Accurate site first for 7020c LIGHT-medium. If they’re not available try SEEKER. make sure you see LIGHT somewhere in the model name. The straight medium are a bit too stiff for me. Too many dropped fish.

[@shootist431]

Thanks Mike, appreciate the info. I already own a Accurate xtreme medium action I believe its a 20-30lb class but I'm looking for something a little lighter. I will check out Seeker though.

[@deejayskip4089]

I just bought a valiant 800 , is that still a castable reel or is that too big to cast?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

An 800 is pretty large, but definitely castable. I wouldn’t chuck and retrieve all day with artificials that’s for sure. I used a 600 Narrow for a season and casted chunks with it ok. The larger the spool the more apt to back lash so tap that spool immediately after releasing it.

[@deejayskip4089]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS well the I did purchase it strictly for chucking baits out for sharks. I mainly do pier & jetti fishing with this set up.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

DEEJAY SKIP From a boat would be fine, from a pier will be tough brother. An 800 is huge. But like anything, you can practice and get good at it.

[@guillermotellez9989]

I just watched your video and did exactly as you said. It worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!! Glad to hear it brother!

[@snakemonkey555]

That was freaking awesome! Now I know...thanks man!!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

GREAT TO HEAR BROTHER!!! 😝

[@smokster0604]

Awesome fish on....take what the reel gives you.....

[@bradpitt3810]

Now what’s the tip for when after you get the birds nest out and your line tangles

[@412N3L]

Nice set up. What Rod & Reel is that?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Vid etc thanks. It’s a custom Accurate 400 bv-2 Valiant. The Rod is an Accurate 7020c ML 👍

[@TheGlassChambers]

I think this man likes blue...haha. Good tips man

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

auSR20DETin duh definitely seems that way. 😁

[@tornadof5thenature109]

hey man , if I never used those reels better to start with mono first ?? :( was about to put strike pro but now im scared :(( @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS

[@tornadof5thenature109]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS got the Abu Garcia C3-4600 Ambassadeur Baitcast Reel 3+1 Ball Bearings

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

nosferatu nosferatu definitely better to use mono.

[@jaaron2834]

I figured this out when I was 9 years old… I’m 61 now …. My point; it’s not the same when you’re using braid… because braid will cut itself sometimes when you backlash … so with that being said,… I’ve been dialing in my reels to avoid this back lash business… 🤙😎👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

👍

[@davidschnall4788]

Interesting technique. Thanks.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

David Schnall you’re welcome!! Thanks for the comment!

[@strichards5337]

Nicely done. I learned something.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks for the comment brother!! 👍

[@FitOutPost]

Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Fit OutPost you’re welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@jamesruiz3112]

He's so calm n cool n collective,it scares me. hahahaha

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😁😁. Thanks brother. I’ve picked millions of these out.

[@jamesruiz3112]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS You the man I start cursing like Yosemite Sam..LOL

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🤣

[@CoreyParker256]

Good video, but is there any other way to get a backlash out? I thought you was going to show a trick and that is what I do every time lol

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

There is a trick, but I have done this so many times as a guide that this is still the fastest for me. The trick is to tighten the drag, press your thumb down on the spool very hard and crank the reel a few times. It pushed the backlash right out. May take a few attempts for bad back lashes.

[@CoreyParker256]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS yea I have tried that too but the method you showed in the video has been the fastest way I have found

[@WeeFee-q3c]

As I sit at the pier ready to scream with my first ever attempt at casting my new convential reel...... I just wanna say thanks lol

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome brother!! Glad you dig it!! 👍👍

[@1811bruce]

Hey, Thanks for the great info! New Sub!

[@moiseshernandez1553]

If it works, next time I get a bird's nest, I'll declare you a genius!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

It works!! 😁😁

[@infiniti2003]

I should wait and off video.l got my answer thanks for great video.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

infiniti2003 thanks brother!! It does work with braid!

[@kenth6140]

whats model reel on the rod?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Accurate Valiant 400.

[@6ftS]

that is brilliant! Thanks so much!!

[@Rvdm1990]

Thanks its helped a lot

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!! I’m glad you like it 👍👍

[@USMC-lr8th]

Watched a couple of days ago... Came back to say thanks. 🤐

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome brother!! I’m glad you liked it!! Thank you for your service!! 👍👍👍🙏🙏

[@dinkmaster786]

G.O.A.T

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

elite kicks wow! You humble me sir 😌.

[@El_Siervo]

Great!

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Yup time for me to cut it out that's why I use spinning tackle

[@bryantg7641]

Or, you could lock the drag down as tight as it'll go, put your thumb on the spool, crank the handle a bunch of times, line all the loops up in the same direction, press the button, and pull out the backlash by yourself with no loops!!!!!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Sure. That works especially well with braid. I’ve done both, but I’m WAY faster with this method.

[@bryantg7641]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I get it boss, I use both methods also. You tend to get some backlashes when fishing a small plastic worm with a light bullet weight for bass. Not the easiest thing to throw with a baitcaster.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

And no matter how well I have the reel dialed in I will STILL constantly loosen it up to get an extra foot🤪. So backlashes are common

[@bryantg7641]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS you and I are speaking the same language brother !!!

[@jdean1851]

HOT TIP"THANX}

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

J Dean you’re welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@callahanwelsh]

Video: "in seconds" Also video: 3 mins plus.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Come on brother. You can tell what I meant. How to do something in seconds. The instructions arent just seconds. 😂

[@r.k862]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS but that's why I clicked on the video because it said secounds. Click bait?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Most people spend minutes clearing a backlash. This shows how to only spend seconds. “clear a backlash in seconds” it doesn’t say the video is seconds long.

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

thats how I do it.

[@fatfinger1013]

I thought I was about to learn something 😑

[@tokay999]

it's a bitch when the line digs into the spool and breaks, then it's hard to get the nest out

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I know it brother!!! Especially with braid.

[@boitanoexcavation3564]

Or just use a spinning real and dont worry about it

[@Crg_eli]

Boitano Excavation late but completely agree, spinners are soo easy to use and why hassle dealing with a birds when you can do more fishing?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Spinning reels are ok for light line. I use em, but they are the least efficient reels made. Two 90 degree angles rob you of power and speed. One 90 on the main to pinion gear and another from the line traveling under the the roller. The much smaller spools mean smaller drag systems. They also require twice as many bearings so they cost more and wear out faster. You lose line contact when lowering baits as well. Good for casting and retrieving lighter lines or for kids that can’t handle a conventional, but they are far from the same. You sacrifice a lot just for easy casting of light lines.

[@Crg_eli]

Mike Smedley I’m gonna have to disagree, But to each their own.

[@jimbogreening3409]

That was a long second

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Yep

[@A.Matt7]

TRY FIXING BRAID BACKSLASH. TOOK ME 30 MINUTES. AHAHHHH

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

No doubt. Braid is tough sometimes. 😁

[@chrisr3204]

Screw that, I’ll stick to spinning reels

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Chris Rasberry 😎