How to cast a casting reel!

[@Shurmash]

That was cool after showing how to cast at different distances you suddenly just fire off this 100-ft cast like it's nothing. One of the best teachers around.

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Roland, you are an inspiration to us as bass anglers. Even here in South Africa we love your videos and tips. May you still have many healthy years of fishing ahead of you with God's blessings on you as well.

[@brianhosman7660]

Just to spend one day with you teaching Me. I would pay top dollar. Don’t even have to be on the lake. Just talking with you I would learn so much. You are a true legend of bass fishing.

[@tonygrant5889]

Been holding class...for years! True OG! God bless you roland...a true American icon!

[@shawnp001]

You are the Grand Master of fishing I have followed you a long long time and I always learn something new when I watch your videos

[@michaelporrazzo1180]

Roland you are and always have been a great teacher I learned a lot in my 62 years from you Thank You for all that you do

[@walkermco1]

Since learning how to finally cast a bait caster, it’s all I use bass fishing. Only time I really break out the spinning reel is for when I’m chucking worms under docks. Other than that, baitcaster for life

[@bigbranch1]

Just got me a casting reel and rod....loaded braid today....tomorrow i will follow this video...Thank you so much for your wonderful videos.

[@shawnbeck2303]

It's been said. Spinning rod's and reel's are making a big come back in Pro Tournament's. While I have used spinning combo's for years. Never even pick up a Baitcaster rod and reel till two years ago! Now my Baitcaster is my new go to rod and reel. But I never leave home without my Spinning gear. When the wind is up. I go to a 3/4 ounce Rattle trap. It does a great job. Now I dial up my baitcaster and do the same. Both have their ways to catching Big Bass. Please don't give up on Baitcaster's Practice, Practice and Practice some more. Shawn.

[@GeoFishing]

Been doing it for years but even still. Roland drops a how to. You watch it!! Well done sir

[@johnharbour7698]

I reckon this is the most helpful video on how to cast a bait caster, Thank You Roland.

[@anz2441]

Great teacher and tips...but the line ur spoolin makes a major difference as well. The timing comment is gold ! Timing and time spent on the water with casting reel is crucial.

[@CliftonAnderson-ei6uh]

Thank you Roland, your tip on the wall is priceless!!!!

[@chrismarcontel1186]

Go Mr. Roland, go!! I've been watching your fishing shows since the TNN days on Sunday in the early 80's! You've come a long way since then Mr Roland and still a great ambassador for the fishing industry!! Wow!! Love your shows and your new KZbin videos, your awesome! Thanks Mr. Martin! I've learned a lot of good stuff from you over the years and I can say this you've definitely impacted my fishing ability greatly and I just wanted to say Thanks! Love you Mr. Martin and May God bless you and keep you in all your ways!!

[@coderedmedical5217]

Thanks. Been watching your videos to learn how to fish with my kids.

[@wesleybigham1]

Thanks Mr. Martin, I sure could have used this video about 7 months ago when I first started fishing. Man I didn’t have a clue. I backlashed so many times I almost gave it up.

[@waltertx.6020]

I didn't start using a baitcaster until I was about 35. It was one of the most frustrating experiences of my life. Once I caught on how to use it effectively it became second nature. Man, the learning curve was tough!

[@shawnbeck2303]

Hey Westley! I am 60 years old. I didnt start using a bait caster till 2 years ago! My fishing buddy bought me a Quantum Pulse baitcaster reel. $38.00. He said if you don't learn how in a little while. I will buy the reel back off you. So I made a mistake of buy a Ugly stick spinning rod instead of a baitcaster rod. But I put that Pulse on it anyway. He had a killer bass pond behind his condo. He taught me how to adjust the baitcaster reel before we started. I still wanted to use my spinning rod and reel. But we walked back to the killer bass pond. I tried a couple of times trying to get the cast right and thumb the reel correctly. The spinner bait went over here and over there. But after casting a couple of times. It started to click. My buddy even let me back lash so he could show me how to get the back lash out. 2 years later. I still use the Spinning reel and rod for Spinner baits and Wacky rig's. But, I have caught more bass with the Baitcaster rod and reel. I even caught 43 bass in 1 hr and 15 minutes on Mother's Day. Last May. I wish I would have started using a baitcaster reel along time ago! I hold the Spinning rod and reel near to my heart. But the baitcaster is my new girl friend. Don't give up. You will get better and better. Shawn.

[@waltertx.6020]

@@shawnbeck2303 I love my old Quantum Baitcaster! I just followed the package directions to set it up the right way. They said to tie on the lure, then disengage the reel, letting the lure drop easily but not too fast to the ground. Then try casting that setting. It was a little tough but it worked fine.

[@ncsaddlehunter77]

I am amazed at how you throw a frog with a bait baitcaster. They seem so light. You make it look like a 1oz jig. Great video.

[@andrewf6841]

Frogs are pretty heavy

[@hbarwickjr]

You are such a good teacher I always learn something extra to brush up on my fishing skills. A favorite and fan since the 70's.

[@patrickconnell6654]

"Son" Another good educational video, always teaching and sharing your knowledge.

[@ericmullins2640]

I'm sorry about yesterday I know you was busy with the tournament and I just wanted to come up and speak to you for a second let you know I had a good time down there food was great and our guide Scott Patton was awesome

[@brianhershberger4429]

Mr. Martin, as always you find a way to say things and make them stick. This was a great video for anyone starting out to set up their baitcaster. You are a really remarkable teacher and I have such enormous respect for you. Thank you for all you've done for fishing.

[@jaycimbak7781]

Hi Roland! Fantastic tips. Now I know how to properly adjust mr bait casting reel. I get so many compliments and questions about my fishing vest that you personalized for me when I met you at the opening of the Bass Pro Shops in Bridgeport, CT. I told my son who is a funeral director that I want that on me when I am laid out.

[@im4broke643]

Roland, one point of advice...start adding links for some of your preferred items for shopping. I grew up watching your fishing channel. You are still the best bud!

[@erikskanes5552]

thanks Roland, I have been watching your videos for the last few weeks, you are a great teacher with so much knowledge, I am learning so much from you

[@tannergeorge1462]

Roland I thank you again now after all these years I know why I was not able to control my pitch like you ; I was running my spool to lose. You are the man

[@johnpawlak7484]

A lifetime of wisdom there. Thank you Roland!

[@Casting_not_catching]

I don’t claim to be a professional by any means. But I still use both spinning and casting gear. They both have a time and place

[@herrelektrika5490]

9:40 😆 that made me laugh lol. As usual great content Mr. Martin, thank you 👍

[@scottstaigerwald6286]

Sorry Roland but I had to go to Jimmy Houston Catch Of the day devotional. to here about God first before I caught up with you .Thanks for the pitching tips with the devils horse .I have done it with spinner baits but never a plug lure.Thanks again from Bradenton Florida

[@RedfishCarolina]

I'm getting to be an old salt but never cared much for baitcasters but always had a couple around including my beloved old Abu C3. But this video has me eyeballing my baitcasters with a bit more optimism.

[@joelsparnon2806]

Roland love your videos. Keep it up very educational and entertaining

[@tomyot77]

One of your best teaching videos Thanks😎

[@mikebailey2119]

Roland, I put my thumb on the line after my lure almost comes to a stop. Keeping my thumb on spool is a great idea because like you said you can stop it any distance. I can see when pitching you really need to have the thumb on the spool to stop your lure right next to the log or any cover I'm fishing. Thanks for your awesome presentation Roland. 🎣🐟

[@randygilbert150]

I’ll have to try these tips when the weather breaks here in PA. Great video!🇺🇸

[@dj-pizza]

Roland, I have using a baitcaster for more that 40 years now and one way I cast under overhanging limbs is with a Side arm cast.

[@jameschainey2343]

You are so right about the casting rig my first rig I spent about 180.00 dollars I practiced hours it did pay off I have had a lot of luck with it

[@denissoriano4038]

God Bless you from Panama Bro

[@georgeneckrock7575]

First 👍 Roland is an encyclopedia of knowledge incredible !!!

[@johnharbour7698]

You got that right sir.

[@deanmckibbin3700]

Most help I’ve ever gotten. You just need to be shown the basics to get better. PS. This is my first comment ever on Utube. That is how much I appreciate this. Thank you much!

[@franktorres3081]

Thank you mr Martin really helpful information

[@chrislnflorida5192]

Im new to this game of Bait Cast. I've watched a couple videos of casting and U mention the wall. I'm still working on both or all 3, the cast (the wall), pitching and flipping. The wall i sometims get this lobbing cast, thinking i have to get my bait over the wall as smooth as i can. But, im still using the Abu Garcia Black Max, I'll upgrade soon im sure. Great Video 👍👍

[@justinharris4026]

Thanks Roland I have learned so much from you. Keep up the awesome videos!!!

[@MasterUnSnagger]

Thank you for the video Roland,,, I just got my first casting rod and reel,,, this helps a lot 😃

[@kennethmiller590]

awesome video! very informational :) maybe follow up with a video on how to undo a birdnest/reel maintenance?? TIghtlines from Maine!

[@AntonioGarcia-un5us]

Thank you Mr. Martín, I will try to improve with the casting reel.

[@tonkpugh8899]

Great Great advice I’m passing this on to my son who bought a bait casting reel and having s little trouble

[@lkteh6858]

Thx n Appreciate for ur precious explaination regarding with the flipping. It mean a lot to me. Far frm 🇲🇾.

[@truckguy6666]

The thing about the wall is soooo important, I wish I would have seen this video before I started using a baitcaster.

[@that1993mustang]

My setup right now is a Shimano curado dc on a g.loomis E6X medium rod with 20 pound power pro V2 braid on it. I use it for pretty much everything I commonly use like worms with 1/8 ounce bullet weights to jigging and Ned rigs. In my opinion when it comes to bait casters you do get what you pay for. The versatility, range, and ease of use is greatly affected by the price you’re willing to spend on your setup. That doesn’t mean the better the setup you have the better the fisherman you are, as money can’t buy skill. But if you’re going to buy your first bait caster, the advice i would give is don’t cheap out on it. You don’t have to have the best reel and rod on the market but don’t buy the cheapest on the lot either. Do your research on what you’re buying to see what others say works for them, because more often than not it will work for you too. And if you’re debating on whether to buy a better rod or a better reel, go for the better rod. It’s always nice to be able to feel the bite sooner and it gives you a better sense of what your bait is doing in the water. There’s no point in being able to cast across the lake if you can’t feel when a fish bites. I’m no professional but I do consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to fishing anything freshwater.

[@bigkuntri8462]

Great informative video... I have a Lews bait caster that i haven't even spooled up yet. I've been trying to use a bait caster for years and cnt get the hang of it. Thnx for this video. Keep em tight and keep em wet

[@laserbeam002]

Many years ago I bought an Abu Garcia 500 ambassador high speed. baitcaster. Put it up in a closet and completely forgot about it. Well, a few days ago I found it. This reel has never been on a pond or lake. I've never taken it fishing. I am now practicing my casting. Still can't believe i put it up and forgot about it.

[@Charlie_The_Giant_Gourami]

I've been using one for 25 years, when I started i used to take a rat L trap and remove the hooks and go down to a local park and practice. practice off the water so when you get on the water you are a pro. its easy to learn, there is just a a learning curve. Start with your internal brakes half on, half off, spool tension should be set so that the lure slowly falls to the ground when you release the spool. before you know it you will be casting as good as Bill Dance!!...oh wait..

[@ShaneJMcNair]

Thanks again for sharing Roland

[@wallacesnow933]

Thanks gonna try these tips on my 2 new Pfluegar baitcaster I picked up this past fall for 2 for $50 on clearance.

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

Excellent, thanks Roland.

[@andrespagan4400]

WOW...well done .mr martin..cheers.👍

[@MuahMan]

I use my spinning gear for skipping under trees and docks. Get really close to the water and whiz it out there.

[@walden6272]

I didn't know you suppose to tighten the spool so the lure doesn't drop on its own. I thought you suppose to tighten it so the spool doesn't rattle. Your method will definitely prevent backlash. I will use your method when I have to do frequent short casts.

[@stephanM5]

I gave up on my casting reel as I was only manufacturing Easter Egg nests for the Easter bunny to lay eggs in. Now after watching this I am going to try to see if I can use the reel how it was intended. Best info on casting I have seen. Anyway do you have any experience on the big water lakes like Huron, Michigan, Erie, Ontario and Superior? Would like to see a show if and when you ever get up north. You can't do anything now because its too damned cold.

[@10thGenOutdoors]

great video Roland!

[@anthonyb4707]

Hey Roland, thanks for the videos! Would you be able to do a co angler video? Some tips and tricks for the guy at the back of the buss

[@ronnieworthy3924]

I remember when i got my first bait caster

[@dahutful]

Thanks Roland. I’ve always struggled and been intimidated by the casting reel. Maybe this will do the trick. Davi S Carolina Palmetto Fly n Fish/Facebook

[@ambulldog111]

Roland I've been watching you for damn near thirty years... and I've mastered the spinning ree,l I've mastered the fly rod, and recently got a casting rod... I watched a lot of videos and didn't get much progress until I watched your video... I was wondering why my luhr kept slapping the water 10 ft in front of me is because of the 10-foot wall thank you

[@760BassFishing]

@Roland martin thanks for all the tips my dude you hella awesome. Great video Baitcaster are better then Spinning that's my opinion

[@jamiehartzell5286]

Great information !

[@markleto8551]

Can somebody explain the FG knot in front of the Devils Horse

[@wesleyklees4374]

Roland, what about skipping techniques?

[@baronvongrimm4780]

Those Yankee's....up there in NY. I dont like them much myself either.

[@Delmarvafishing]

I learned how to cast a bait caster from a youtube video from a pawn shop owner.

[@zachparrish5620]

It would be really cool to fish with him

[@760BassFishing]

What type of fishing line you recommend @Roland Martin for Baitcasting

[@shawnbeck2303]

I started with 12 pound mono. Berkley smooth cast XT. Or the mono that can handle abrasion's well LT. But I went to Suffix 832 moss green. 30 pound braid. It holds up very well and casts beautiful. The Largemouth don't get away. Use a KVD 1.5 Sexy Shad in color square bill crank. I use Quantum baitcaster reel's only. The Pulse for $38.00 is 6 to 6 to 1 and The Quantum ACCURIST PT S3 7 to 1 ratio for $99.00 on Berkley Cherrywood HD medium heavy baitcaster rod's 6'6. This system is awesome. I found it is a Bang for your Buck set up. Just remember to adjust your reel every time you change lures and always. Turn your side dial up when cast ing into the wind. For back lashes put your thumb on the reel and pull the braid up until the back lash comes out. Hope this helps you out. It works great for me. Shawn.

[@760BassFishing]

@@shawnbeck2303 thanks Shawn much appreciate you brotha

[@shawnbeck2303]

@@760BassFishing 55 years of fishing! Glad I could help. Go to a 90 Whopper Plopper for Topwater fishing. Watch out the hooks are very sharp. But ,Boy it's alot of fun. The bass can't enough. If you have anymore questions. Feel free to ask. I am at home. Dreaming of the spring. It's 10 degrees here and the winds got all my ponds froze over. Shawn.

[@760BassFishing]

@@shawnbeck2303 thanks for the heads up on those hooks brotha. That's what am afraid to get hooked lol, But will do follow your advice. When you have a chance swing by my channel.

[@scottodonahoe9505]

1st point is to learn how to use a left hand bait caster . So many fish are lost casting with your right hand then putting it in your left hand and starting your retrieve . I fish with my friend that uses right hand reels and I always hear the cussing when a fish blows up on bait as soon as it hits the water and he misses it .

[@collegefootballfan7909]

I agree I see a lot of people using the right hand reels. I use a left handed one's it just feels more natural.

[@shawnbeck2303]

I don't feel that way. I use left hand reeling on my spinning rod and reel. But right hand on my baitcaster. I think I might have missed one Whopper Plopper topwater fish last year. But the hooks are so sharp and with 30 pound braid. I don't miss to many! Shawn.

[@williamhancock1620]

How do you cast a reel without backlash and how you set the judgments on the real

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

The video explains it

[@samferrier2062]

I now a place with no pads lake raystown

[@g.w.macdonald5427]

I think spinning tackle accuracy is your problem, not a generalized problem.

[@denissoriano4038]

Wen you make video with your son Scott

[@Traylors_outside]

Medium or medium heavy?

[@MichaelCraig-bi3wj]

You have to educate your thumb!

[@Joe-pr1ut]

thanks

[@leobauer7979]

Roland, did you know Gaddabout Gaddis?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I sure did and fished with him

[@kckman52]

pitching is a big deal, thanks

[@shawnrobs5805]

Thank you it was in English

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

But if u get more accurate cast with a bait caster why do most pro's or youtuber fisherman use spinning for finesses or skipping bait under wood an stuff which takes accurate cast to do cause if u get ur finesses line in a snag ur screwed so u gotta make sure u cast in the right spots an I mainly see guys using spinning but hey I guess its everyone preference.

[@tobyminnie]

Seriously.... you prefer a medium strength rod? That's what you said. R U sure you meant to say that ?