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The baitcaster is one reel that is used often, especially in bass fishing. In this video I want to show exactly step by step...how to use a baitcaster and how to learn how to cast it like a pro. I think people make the baitcast reel to difficult at times..and it can be simple if you break it down!
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[@BassFishingHQ]

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[@andersbomortensen757]

Are you shipping to Europe?

[@Triberius]

If I may, let me add, if you are a Kayak fisherman and will be sitting the majority of the time you are fishing, find a way to simulate casting from a seated position. I often spend time in the early spring sitting on my porch steps, or in a lawn chair casting at a coffee can, or at the gap under a 2x4 set across a couple of cement blocks set at various distances and angles in my yard. This is important I feel, you can't utilize your body in the cast the same way while sitting as you can while standing. Getting used to the difference can have a big impact on how you position yourself towards the target of a cast.

[@peterolbrisch8970]

I watched a video on kayak safety the other day. It's like motorcycles, it's not a question of if, just when.

[@Triberius]

@@peterolbrisch8970 your mid to high tier fishing kayaks offer a lot of stability, I often stand on mine while fishing as long as the water conditions are favorable for it, but yes there is always the risk of capsizing. Keeping a low center of gravity helps minimize this, being aware of forecasted conditions and paying attention to your surroundings helps a lot as well. The biggest risk believe it or not is probably boats. They don’t see us, just like people in cars not seeing motorcycles, again paying attention to your surroundings helps a lot with that, don’t assume they see you, be proactive in keeping yourself safe.

[@peterolbrisch8970]

@@Triberius I'm old so I think I'll stay a landlubber. Be safe sir!

[@mulder5118]

I fish out of a kayak as well. don't think I could stand up in the one I have now but it is a sit on top. flipped my old one once just cause I leaned forward to far but it was a sit in. you advice for casting practice sounds great. once the snow melts I'll give it a shot. thanks and thank you Tyler for another great video.

[@jimb6189]

Loop

[@SimonC82686]

😂 That was a good intro with TRF

[@swampmonster4935]

I'm right handed and like most people started off with a right handed retrieve reel. I changed that over a decade ago and started using a left handed retrieve. Literally over night all things fell into place. Better casting, accuracy, retrieve, hook set, etc. Best thing I could have ever done.

[@blind_eye_fishing]

Ummm you cast a left hand retrieve with your right hand and if you do like most you cast a right hand retrieve with the right hand and swap hands after the cast. So there's literally no difference in the casting part lol. Just no change of hands for retrieve. Do you'd have all the same accuracy ect with either depending on skill level with a baitcaster.

[@swampmonster4935]

@blind_eye_fishing what my main point of the statement was, using my right hand on the rod while fishing give me far better control over lure presentation and control. Also being right handed means the right arm is the strongest and causes less fatigue after hours of fishing. Yes casting is the same arm either way. I've always noticed most right handed folks use a left retrieve spinning and a right hand retrieve casting. I decided to start using both left handed retrieve and it just feels more natural.

[@blind_eye_fishing]

​@@swampmonster4935 glad ot worked for you. Most people that are right handed can reel better and feel more comfortable using a right hand reel though. Lome myself and I actually hookset better left handed while reeling right handed lol. But I can partially use both sides. People kind of thought it was weird I write with and do most things right handed but shot Pew pews left handed. I can actual do that with both hands but my left is my dominant when doing that. Right is dominant when writing and casting reels lol. Most are like me though and more accurate and wverything else with their Most dominant hand. So maybe you should have or are a lefty in the first place lol.

[@cohoanglervancouverwa6755]

This is exactly correct. If you are right handed, you should use a left hand reel. Cast with your right hand and retrieve with your left. Just like a spinning reel. In fact I don’t understand why or how most right handed anglers retrieve with their left hand with a spinning reel but a right hand retrieve with a bait casting reel. Baffling.

[@blind_eye_fishing]

@@cohoanglervancouverwa6755 it's just a comfort thing. If you think about it right handed people also swing a bat or club using their left hand as the pivot hand same as casting during the swing of the rod.

[@sungcha3563]

Best tutorial on the use of baitcaster for beginners I've ever seen. Thank you!!!

[@JCrooks410]

An unexpected collab with TRF is priceless 😂 that was cool

[@gailsmythe8476]

This is the best breakdown of throwing a bait casting reel i have seen. i'm 67 yrs old always and always have used a spinning reel because as a kid i was a backlash master. I own some bait casters but usually use them for vertical jigging or trolling. looks like its time to go back to school and do it right. thanks again for the very clear break down.

[@gustavotellez5358]

I am a spinning rod fisherman, with the hopes of learning baitcasting. I have one baitcaster dedicated to frog fishing, and for it I have watched many instructional videos. Your video is one of the best I have seen yet. With that said, I have some comments. For a true beginner, the function of ALL the baitcaster controls is a mystery, and you missed in your intro, mentioning two: 1. the button that controls the spool, and its relationship to the handle, and 2) the spool, and thus your thumb! I would have also liked to have seen a recommendation on how to hold the baitcaster, ie where to position your hand wrt the reel. One last part: there are many causes to backlashes, but the most important one for a beginner is the fact that the spool has momentum, ie, once it starts spinning, it does not want to stop. And when the line+lure stops pulling and spinning the spool, eg when the lure hits the water, the spool will keep on spinning, and instead of letting line out, it will pull line back in, but now, on the wrong side of the spool. Thus a backlash. And for a beginner, the other important lesson is how to fix such a backlash, which most of the time, is to pull out the line from the spool, that went the wrong way ... Many thanks for this video!

[@calypsoraz4318]

I used a baitcaster for the first time today and had two gnarly backlashes and almost switched back to my spinning reel. Thanksfully, I figured out what I was doing wrong and got the hang of it pretty quick.

[@neekopeeko9054]

Casting like a Pro in todays world means casting a spinning reel in open water while starring down at 5 video screens

[@williambonk380]

Exactly- kids now just don’t get the practice needed to be able to adapt to all the weather conditions- but they are good at video fishing.

[@TheAce5511]

I literally can’t stop shitting

[@thezestypatriot8513]

Your boomer brain and old decrepit hands couldn’t comprehend the skill it takes to tune your reel every time you change lures to get the most distance and accuracy possible with just a flick of the pole.

[@ryandoherty6174]

That skip cast technique is what I'd like to be able to do. For now........ basics done well! Great video geezer!!

[@BassFishingHQ]

Right here my friend…skipping kzbin.info/www/bejne/ameopIRjf9OMhpYsi=lQvcsRzbF_iEBD3k

[@ryandoherty6174]

@BassFishingHQ wow, that's some slick casting. It gets the lure right under the trees! I'll work on this. Thanks again!

[@phils6733]

Awesome video I’m pretty good with casting…but those skips bro are crazy…still gotta learn how to do them with confidence…I’m at like 20% of the time I’ll skip the lure wher I want the other 80 is a mess 😂

[@robjurbala84]

Love your expertise I’m older and only started using a bait caster recently and love them. Haven’t had or made fishing, (my favorite pastime), a priority, but this year I’m going to make it my main focus. I like them a lot. This year, I’m breaking my PB’S.

[@zirxi2186]

im a very new to fishing and using a baitcasting reel, this video has helped so much and very much recommed to other new anglers!

[@dumbsterphire]

First tutorial on baitcaster I ever saw had a really good demonstration on how you want to set your spool tension when first learning. Hold the rod at a 45° angle and set the tension knob to the point where your bait falls, but when it hits the ground or water, the spool doesn't continue spinning. This really helped me when I first started using baitcasters about 3 years ago. Also, I think a good addition to this video would be how to effectively deal with backlash. There will be a loop of line that holds down your line going out. Grab the loop and pull it a bit, then try unspooling some line. You may have to do this a few times, depending on how bad the backlash is. I rarely find backlashes that require any line cutting.

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent. That first skip was beautiful.

[@BenHolliday1]

You should sell Finn sleepwear. I sleep in sun shirts during colder months because they are so comfortable, cooling and covers you full arm.

[@A_Homola]

This was a super helpful video. I'm newer to a bait caster beginner and have watched a few videos on it but none went into depth like this. Thanks, and keep it coming!

[@robertcamp4780]

Loving the vids man, keep it up!

[@edwingarcia520]

That clip in the beginning 😗👌🏾 work of art

[@c_vincent_p]

A huge THANK YOU for this video! As an amateur, who bought his very first baitcaster over the winter and is looking forward to killing it this year, this was a great video to have to look back on. Living in Michigan, I’ve only had a couple of days off where I’ve been able to get out and “practice” so far, and watching your video, I see why I’m doing so horribly, lol. I have my tension dial so that I don’t backlash, but then again, I’m only getting about 30 yrds a cast. I think that’s good, but with my “flying elbow”, I get a couple cast directly in front of me, and then the next few are all over the place, mostly left/far left (I’m a right hand, left retriever). Can’t seem to aim at all. I will try the rolling cast as soon as this damn snow melts! Ha! Also, I’ll take off the practice weight and put a jig on it!

[@williambonk380]

Great job explaining how the bait caster works and techniques.

[@shilzu1486]

Smooth trf transition!

[@joycedimaggio3816]

I am sitting in a kayak and learning this year to use a bait caster. Thanks for the info!

[@JesterOnTwo]

Sliding Tyler in there was smooth

[@BassFishingHQ]

Figured some people would like that

[@JesterOnTwo]

@@BassFishingHQ got any plans to Collab?

[@ballzybaits4414]

​@@JesterOnTwo they have multiple times.

[@johnharrington2438]

Agreed. Humorous add-in.

[@p-dru2205]

Thank you for this video. I purchased a bait caster reel almost 2 years ago and have not had the guts to try it. I will probably watch this about 10 times first!

[@brentkelley7225]

I was a little nervous at first too, but I love my bait caster now! It's my preferred style at this point.

[@okitailsnscales1707]

Your the man I have my basics down but I figured I'd watch anyway.I only dream of skipping like you do I am starting to learn how to cast with both arms just takes practice. even if there not bitting.I start practicing with my other arm

[@MJSTANG]

I love ur channel so much, I’ve learned so much from you

[@Mann272]

These are great tips! You certainly learn as you go. Wish I had seen this video when I started using baitcasters. Would’ve saved me a lot of money on line.

[@johnharrington2438]

Great video. Probably the best baitcaster instructional video out there. Excellent job! Now please make a similar video on how to be more accurate with casting… cause I still can’t aim or skip to save my life.

[@robertstone3417]

That was the best teaching tutorial on this subject that I have ever seen. You are a great teacher. Thank you so much!

[@kellymoore4517]

If you suffer from arthritis results may vary.

[@freddyj5845]

I started using a two piece Ark rod. First time using bait caster and practice according to one of your recent vids. I’ve caught 5 large mouths on it. I could never catch bass and now I’ve gotten 5. I am loving bait casters.

[@Steveoreno]

Brilliant video, so very well done! Nice job !

[@freddyj5845]

Lmao TRF cameo was awesome! Love both your channels!

[@ViralBFC]

Great catch I love them narrow creeks gir trout fishing its like the ones I grew up on

[@timtweet8149]

Excellent!

[@blakenpnklr09]

Don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but I would also add that typically if it backlashes on the beginning of the cast, it is the spool tension and if it happens at the end of the cast, it is the brakes. Great video though! Keep it up!!

[@af4od02]

Tyler is an excellent jig skipper.

[@pedrogonzalez5844]

Omg thank you so much I’m casting properly now!

[@user-tn1xv1vc2d]

I use an Old Pistal Grip 5-1/2 Foot Rod for Accuracy and it doesn't Back Lash very easily. It's great for Spinnerbaits, Buzbaits, and etc. It's my favorite Baitcaster Rod. An Oldy But Goody. 🎣 I also reset my tension when I change Baits.

[@KastkingAngler]

Great analogy of the tire swing to the centrifugal brakes. And I've never heard your take on the tension settings but it makes sense. I always learn something from your videos!

[@helotaxi]

Not how they work at all, but it sounded cool.

[@TylersReelFishing]

CONTROL YOURSELF

[@andreasmeyer7211]

Thanks for the tips!

[@esilva7314]

Very helpful video thank you!

[@matthewotis3594]

That ark reel looks sick. Might need a few of those for my invokers

[@travisjae1775]

Great content, I needed this. How different are the casting techniques when sitting kayak fishing?

[@grumpysgarage7276]

I just started last year on baitcasters. I bought a Walmart cheap lipless crankbait, took the hooks off and learned to cast at my storage unit area.

[@DetroitFishigan]

Awesome brake down, video was done very well 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@GmanfromTexas]

Awesome tutorial thanks!!!

[@xxlevi_360xd2]

I love using the camo handle ark rod there my favorite rod I’ve used

[@tylerwilliamson2855]

I would love to see a video of your rod and reel maintenance in the off season. Maybe there is already a video? Either way i still would like to see your process of cleaning/repairing your equipment

[@dalebechtel8904]

Great video really helped

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great tips thank you I am still working on getting better with my baitcaster I seen you casting at a bucket is that a good way to improve your accuracy

[@archer1483]

Excellent video!

[@ddds-ys4xv]

When you get a backlash put your thumb on the spool firmly press and crank the reel 2 or 3 turns then pull the back lash out . Sometimes it does wonders

[@safari99sm]

i needed this ty

[@themaclife1499]

Thanks so much!!!❤

[@rogersailors154]

I love my US made sun shirts. They are great quality. I'm working on a my tree bass fixation. 😮

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks dude!

[@dwayne5530]

Good video. Will give this a try in the next few days when the rain stops. I'm a beginner myself when it comes to baitcasters I picked up a Daiwa Tatula 100 and it has their zero adjustment, I know some say you still may need to play with the tension knob, some say leave it alone. Would you recommend leaving it as is from the factory and try a few cast and see what happens or do like most videos that say loosen the knob until your bait falls and adjust it everytime you change lures?

[@slick66]

My first even remotely usable bait cast reel was the mid 80’s! The new designs and tech now they cast themselves. No other design has the raw cranking power to pull a strong fish out of cover and don’t try to learn using one buying a cheap junk design. Many excellent reels now are very affordable compared to when I started using them. Great video and so many things can change so learn to use the tools.

[@laozhao2006]

great job !thank you

[@mikegriff8372]

35 years ago Bill Dance had a TV show saying he practiced casting into a bowl out in the yard. I did that for several months and got to where it went in every cast. My mom hated it because as a kid I just grabbed a bowl out of the kitchen.

[@seatee4770]

Serious skillzzzzz!!!!

[@rockyraab8290]

That was superb. Not just how but why.

[@danielpare1367]

This is a great lesson. I am looking for Bruin Outdoors Paul Elias Legend Series Right Hand Baitcast Fishing Reel 7.3 or 8.1:1

[@markmeador]

My first bass rig was an Ambassador with an Ugly stick rod. Great set up but not for a beginner. Long learning curve.

[@pb-bx1ll]

Great video, thank you

[@leroymorris6036]

Thanks for that

[@krum81]

lol I love the tie in with Tyler . Lol

[@BassFishingHQ]

I was waiting for someone to say something!

[@dwarren01]

I have reels that have both inner centrifugal brakes AND outer magnetic brakes. They are not used for the same thing. Centrifugal brakes slow down the spool as the start of the cast (which is where most backlashes happen) and the outer magnetic brake slow the reel at the end of the casts. If you don’t have inner centrifugal brake set correctly no matter how tight you outer brakes are you’ll backlash and your cast still won’t be very long. Also my advice is to tell people uses your thumb on the spoil to stop the reel the second your lures hits the water.

[@chasecarter4760]

Amazing vid

[@brentonhood]

Awesome collab tease

[@delmarwyatt1027]

There is a cute kitty in your front yard!❤

[@theoriginaltech019]

🤣😂 That intro!!!!

[@MrMadhouse70]

Can be the best video i have seen on how to use a baitcaster. Or multirulle as we say in sweden:)

[@BassFishingHQ]

Watching from Sweden?

[@MrMadhouse70]

Yes i am whatching from sweden. I use the same technique on ours big perch we have here in europa that you use on bass.@@BassFishingHQ

[@MrMadhouse70]

Yes i am whatching from sweden:)

[@letufamily]

Great video has everyone 👏

[@georgemalesky9462]

Thanks!

[@tommyhighhook3689]

Awesome!, Thanks

[@Snags70]

I have also found the rod makes a huge difference, especially when casting floral vs braid. Better guides, better casting experience.

[@FloridaTarponWrangler]

Funny intro wit TRF

[@Triple87]

Every time I’m outside casting in the yard somebody always asks, “What are you fishing for?” Drives me nuts. 😂

[@KORR]

that cast at 4:07 ... damn

[@travistweedle9674]

Can you do follow up on the things or techniques people tend to do wrong. I tend to put my bait exactly 2ft left of where I intended it. I am pretty sure I am pulling my arm left as I release but I don't really know. I guess I will need to setup a tripod and video myself to see what exactly I am doing.

[@xerointro4127]

I really like the Ark baitcast reel, but I cant get my hands on it because I'm from Malaysia😅 they made a sick looking reel

[@PennNative]

@BassFishingHQ, I have never used a bait caster. I fish primarily finesse type stuff. 1/8, 1/4 and every so often 3/8oz. What kind of setup would i need to fish these lures weights? Normally guys who fish bait casters fish much heavier gear. Thanks

[@elizabethz569]

When did you switch to Ark? I have several Gravity 5 and love them.

[@markhogquist2000]

You should have written for newbies in the title. Spool tension knob should be just loose / tight enough so the spool isn't restricted, but doesn't rock back and forth either. The rest is brakes and thumb.

[@bobjohnston5527]

When I use any bait I always have backlash on every other cast. I don't have my tension to loose or tight. My side breaks on 11 on my Quantum smoke S3 baitcaster. It has 2, 5, 8, 11 14, 16 max

[@thomase.piggott7383]

I have made a tool to remove all back lash problems. I took a four inch very small diameter shaft. Grind the point to a sharp point,gently put the pointed end into vise and bend at a 90 degree about one half inch.bend the point about 30 degrees. When you have a backlash pick up the loop until you find one that you can pull out ,than find another loop and pull gently if it will not ,pull out go to another loop you will find one . Do all the loops until problem corrected. Do not pull on any of the loops that’s not loose. Takes about five minutes. I have used my tool going on 10 years and have about a 95 percent success rate. You can do the same tool by using a very small screw driver.

[@plumbum6558]

I have a question you had recommended ark money maker for one rod I live in Idaho a bass are not generally as big as where you live so I use more smaller lures would you still say get the money maker ?

[@Hugh_Jassle]

My first and only baitcasting setup is a BFS system. I chose the hard route lmao

[@bobjohnston5527]

I use a top water frog for practice in my yard

[@devinbrisson4312]

Can i ask why you recommend moderate to moderate-fast rods? I see a lot of forums for people just starting out with a baitcaster saying that using a fast action medium heavy rod is best. Just curious to know your thoughts, thanks.

[@romaloboda2280]

Thanks.

[@clarencewilburn7255]

Tyler what is that reel you're using 4:31

[@freddyj5845]

The smallest bait caster I have is Med 7’ fast two piece Ark invoker. Will that be ok?

[@Gstar5150]

Man i used to be a SNIPER with baitcasters, then i got addicted to Ultralight Jigging 🥴

[@Psykout]

BFS exists, I have been doing a 6'8 L expride and am about to step into UL casters. Opens up light lures and putting the fight back in. Give it a try.

[@Gstar5150]

@@Psykout eh that's what I got my spinning reels for, imo baitcasters are just too inconsistent and complex to efficiently throw light lures long distances, I can send an 1/8th ounce about 40 meters on my 8 ft BnM with 2000 size reel loaded up with 10lb Powerpro. And when I throw a 1/4 I can sometimes get a 60 meter cast especially if I have a decent tailwind, works great off of points. I strictly use my baitcaster for crankbaits/Swimbaits/craw style jigs because the faster retrieve seems to suit those baits a lot better. You also go thru a lot more line when you use baitcasters if you don't know what your doing, spinning reels just have a better design for light lures there's really no argument.

[@davidtompkins385]

Back in the day(lol)I used clothespins cause they weigh about as much as a anchovy

[@Chris_Tian0815]

Hi guys - good and clear introduction, but can anybody explain me, why you in US (and I think also in Japan) use a right handed version - so that you every time have to change? I‘m a bloody beginner, but here in Europe for me - I think - it’s easier and more efficient to use a left handed one so that I don’t have to change every time from the right to the left hand… 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for an explanation

[@noswad75]

Medium heavy rods are not the best to learn on. They don't always have enough flex to whip a lure out there. Some MH rods I have found are too stiff for a beginner to really maneuver. I don't think the baitcaster is hard to learn, it's using the rods characteristics that makes more of a difference.. The reel is just a piece of machinery.

[@rileymcgill9893]

He mentions using a mh moderate to moderate fast action rod tho. That possibly fixes the issue you're speaking of

[@noswad75]

@rileymcgill9893 Yeah, I'd have to agree with that. The action plays a big part.

[@Psykout]

@@noswad75 If you need a MH for the power, the Daiwa XT rods with a fast to extra fast action can give you a LOT of room for lure choices while still being banger rods for 100$.