HOW TO TEACH ANYONE TO USE A BAITCASTER WITHOUT BACKLASH

[@thomac131]

Love the family man as much as I love learning fishing. You’re an amazing example regardless if you realize it or not. Thanks again!!! I’m getting ready to take the baitcaster plunge and trying to learn as much as possible

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment Thomas! Hit me up if you have any questions.

[@jeremycarpenter5550]

Your a good dad teaching the next generation how to fish . You got to pro fisherman there.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching buddy! 👊

[@arngreencare8955]

Love the picking at your kids, they took it in good humor. Shows a good relationship!

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@davidfrank2824]

I still remember learning how to throw a baitcaster on my own. I really did not have any friends that were into bass fishing as much as myself. I would watch all the fishing shows on Sunday morning and then go outside and practice. The way I learned how to do it was to tie a practice weight on my line and casted in the grass field next to my house. I would stay out there for hours practicing. Once I was ready to go try it out in the real world I would strip all the line and put fresh on there. Of course it did not work the same on the boat as it did in the field. But I have to say by the end of that day I was pretty good with it. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey David, I learned with a practice plug as well and went through plenty of line, lol I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

[@pingstick]

This man is a really good Dad!

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@Mr40tt]

Your advice is well taken in several points of the process. BUT, “Follow Throught” “and not stop short while you cast” is golden advice. Everything has to be in balance as I have been learning about how to set-up and then use my new Baitcaster. Thank You for the video.

[@TackleJunky81]

I'll link another video below that may help you as well that I made for the MTB channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprKeo1nabqNjbc

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

I watched for one reason, that was to see if you gave one particular tip about casting and you did. Frankly I'm a bit amazed. The tip is: turn your wrist @7:49. I watch many fisherman not do that and struggle with their casting. Pay attention here on KZbin fishing videos and you'll see that most fishermen don't turn their wrist. I learned it many years ago when I bought my first baitcast reel, a Abu Garcia Ambassador 6000. The reel came with an instruction booklet (times were different) that showed how to cast and they made a point about turning the wrist as the proper way to cast a baitcast reel. I still use that reel for muskie fishing 45 years later.

[@TackleJunky81]

MsPrincesspaulina It really does make a difference. Thanks for watching!

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

You're welcome

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey Junkies, what you all think of my boys dancing skills? Also, let me know if you've had the opportunity to teach someone how to use a baitcaster, how did you do it?

[@bassnazi4713]

TackleJunky81 usually went with the way my dad and grandfather showed me. Always held the rod out and released it, adjusting the tension until it would drop slower than freefall, and stop when hitting the ground with barely any overspin. Usually just kept the brakes set half way for most lures.

[@samdentler7174]

In the process of teaching my nephew how to throw a baitcaster and he's been getting better and better! Did exactly the same think and showed him how to back off the tension. He's gotten good enough now that he'll backlash and go "well I backed it off to far so let me tighten it back up a bit". Great video brother!

[@TackleJunky81]

Sam Dentler Good deal brother! Thanks for watching!

[@davidfrank2824]

Before I was married I tried to teach my girlfriend how to use a baitcaster. She really was in the fishing as much as I was. But sadly she never caught on. I wish someone where they gave me advice that you gave about not fishing when you were teaching. I thought if she watched me as she was doing it that it would make it easier for her to learn. Enjoy your boys at this age time goes by quickly. Both of my sons are full grown man and they both four years apart went and join the Marine corps right out of high school. Whenever they come home for a visit it's hard to remember them being as small as your boys are right now. I'm hoping one day for them to come back this state so I can have my fishing buddies back. Neither one of them really did not want to learn how to throw a baitcaster. I don't even think they enjoyed the fishing part as much as they enjoyed the boat ride. A lot of times I would let them control the trolling motor and I would do all the fishing. Great video look forward to watching more of them.

[@riccardocarbo2479]

The dancing skills rival my casting skills! That cutaway got me laughing. Thanks for the fun video. I find it's easier to teach baitcasting (pretty much like you do) after there is competency with a spinning reel first, to learn the timing of release. As you said, it's a system of line, rod and lure. Fast tip action rods are going to put your margin of error on a razor's edge, so a slow rod with a relatively heavy lure with moderately hard throws are ideal. If the cast is too slow it won't activate the brakes as well and tempt a backlash. It's important that he get into the unsheltered, backlash-risky zone so that the minor(!) backlashes serve as the instant teacher to think about what to correct. It's a gradual process toward mastery but fastest if done with focus and carefulness, so short periods that don't exceed the attention span are important. Good to re-emphasize proper form so it becomes habit before the bad form does, first. The worst experience is unlearning the bad stuff while you are learning the proper way. That's much harder to teach or be learned out of. But that girl of yours casts like a boy! :) Thanks again.

[@randybarentine5762]

Great to see you out with your Sons and teaching them fishing. Y’all look like it was a fun day, good Dad!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

Randy Barentine Thanks for watching Randy!

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

"Thanks, Dad" Well done.This video really helped me out. Thanks! Proverbs 22:6

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure! 👊

[@Joestacemazjojo]

A totally different video from any others I’ve watch teaching a bait caster ( no thumbing) that seems crazy but definitely going to try, can’t be any worse then what I’m doing. Appreciate it

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure and I appreciate you watching! 👊

[@CMBDIA]

this really helped me out. i recently started using a baitcaster and it kept bird nesting with 50% brake. I'll try again with 100% brake and follow through.

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@maratines]

Absolutely loved the video. Parenting the right way.

[@johnnycarter1966]

Proud dad moment coming 10:10! The moments your boys can look back on forever! Awesome video man!

[@ahmedaheikalful]

Good dad is a good man ... you will have all support from me. Thanks

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you brother!

[@thomassticky3893]

Just taught my wife to use one a few weeks ago, I kind of just explained to her how to set it up, zero'd out all the adjustments and let set it up on her own, Surprised the heck out of me when she used the thing all day without an issue. although she is scared to loosen the spool.

[@taylorwestbrook14]

I have been trying to teach my wife how to fish a baitcaster for about a month now so this will definitely help! As always great video and keep it up!

[@TackleJunky81]

AverageJoe Angling Thanks Joe!

[@5280Bassin]

Sweet. I actually handed my oldest son a baitcaster for the first time last week. Last weekend he received his own for an early birthday gift. One thing that helped is I had 30lb braid on. He cast it fine. I put 12lb mono on his new reel and he's had a lot of problems (even with conditioned line). I'll switch his reel to braid this week and reset the reel.

[@TackleJunky81]

5280 Bassin' No memory can make it easier, but a backlash with braid can ruin the day...get out the scissors, lol

[@5280Bassin]

Have to say I haven't had a backlash in braid that I couldn't get out. Maybe I'm just lucky...

[@gunchief0811]

Teaching fishing is good stuff, calling your son's girls at good. Spending tie wth ur family is excellent.

[@slonefactor]

taught my son on them when he was 12 yrs. old still cant believe how big your boys are getting Jim. mine is turning 23 in july boy where does the time go.

[@TackleJunky81]

slonefactor You said it brother...time is rollin! Hope all is well.

[@stephensteinhoffer4896]

Good to see you out with the girls, Dad! As usual with your vids, you do a great job of explaining exactly what, why and where to things correctly.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment Stephen! 👊💪

[@ryancadle5424]

Awesome video bro I gave up using a baitcaster cause of that reason with backlashes but I feel a lot more comfortable going back to it after this video great job

[@lexwaldez]

My girls don't whine. You need to call them something else. Also GREAT vid! I know I'm late to the video party but appreciate the time and effort that goes into these. Thank you, good sir.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching! 👊

[@mike81951]

just found your video , got my first bait caster set up (Christmas came early for me) you have a lot of good tips have always used a spinning combo by the way I'm 67 yrs old I try to go to the lake every week no boat just bank fishing and I do pretty good ----- thanks again

[@TackleJunky81]

Glad to hear it, Mike! 👊💪

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

New subscribers here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Been wanting to learn how to use a bait caster and have been looking for as many tips as possible.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the sub buddy! This video should definitely help you out.

[@valleyproductions1]

When the little sister starts dancing and you cut it with the music, classic. Thats hilarious. Cool videos man

[@robertcole8888]

Rick Valley a

[@joshgonefishin]

Nice vid! It'll definitely help me instruct my kids and friends on using casters... Although I think my older kids (7 & 5) are better than most of my friends and my 3 y/o's placement with spincasters is INSANE! Get em hooked early! Tight lines!

[@joemitchell6753]

Well done Jim. Always like your vids featuring the boys. Good instructional video for those learning to using a baitcaster.

[@TackleJunky81]

Joe Mitchell Thanks Joe!

[@elax05]

Awesome tips for the beginners on the bait caster 🤘🤘🤘 i side arm n 3/4 cast, I been having issues wit my overhand n I found the answer I been looking for thanks 🤘🤘🤘 PS - For Reel Snot I use about 3 sprays , 1 before cast n 2 after the cast before retrieving depending what ur casting 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure buddy! 👊💪

[@TurkH]

Thank You Thank You Thank You!! I’ve been wanting learn how to use a Baitcaster. This method is helping me learn and I feel comfortable practicing. Love the channel!!

[@TackleJunky81]

No problem, brother! I'll leave a link below of another video I did on this topic as well. Appreciate you watching! 💪👊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprKeo1nabqNjbc

[@mikehauck5832]

The best of all is you and the girls are having a great time 😂😎

[@TackleJunky81]

Michael Hauck For sure brother!

[@clintskala26]

very timely video looking to teach my son how to cast a bait caster this season some great tips thanks!

[@TackleJunky81]

clint skala Hope it helps you out.

[@michaelzuniga6839]

A bad day of fishing is better than a better day at school Yeah bubba.....

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@sidsambrano1660]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing. Just getting into fishing and want to try to learn on a bait caster.

[@tmcwilliam01]

This makes me want to see if my oldest is up for the challenge. I am still learning but may try a few of these tips myself.

[@TackleJunky81]

Townsend McWilliam Let me know how it goes.

[@renevillalva6150]

This video was very helpful, you made it so easy to practice, and it was exactly what I was needing, thank you very much

[@TackleJunky81]

Rene Villalva My pleasure!

[@proteusxavier9477]

Great instructional J. Will definitely give that conditioner a try.

[@TackleJunky81]

Proteus Xavier Thanks bro!

[@kaylamarie8309]

Lots of good information in regard to the bait caster. I call mine bird nest makers lol..maybe I'll dust them off and try them again soon lol.. Sir you are a GREAT father, your boys are very lucky to have you..I love that! :-)

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey Kayla, I appreciate the comment! Dust those babies off and hit the water 👊💪

[@kaylamarie8309]

@@TackleJunky81 My pleasure Sir :-) I think I will do that now that I have a clue how to actually use them without creating a giant snarl of string lol.

[@TackleJunky81]

@@kaylamarie8309 I took my dad bass fishing last week and he used a baitcaster for the first time. I set it up for him just like I did in this video and by the end of the day he was a pro. 👊💪

[@kaylamarie8309]

@@TackleJunky81 You're definitely a wonderful teacher. I have no doubt I can do this too now having watched your great bait caster reel instructional video. You're blessed to be able to have time fishing with both your boys and your Dad..It just doesn't get any better than that. You're making wonderful memories :-)

[@TackleJunky81]

@@kaylamarie8309 I appreciate the kind words. I truly am blessed. Now spool up that baitcaster, lol I'll link another video below that I made for the MTB channel which is similar to this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprKeo1nabqNjbc

[@iitra]

G'day I see you've worked it out to. I love taking my boy fishing he loves it as well it priceless time they'll share with their kids as well 👍🏻great video

[@jasonmeinhart8525]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm brand new to baitcaster reels and having a lot of fun learning, but the part about pole load helped tremendously. I've been practicing with my new Abu Garcia Black max on a pole rated from 1/8 to 1/2 oz. weight. I was using the 1/4 and getting 0 distance, and a few bird nests. After loading up a 1/8 weight, I'm getting enough distance now I feel comfortable taking the new toy to some water. Love the dancing, and I have two questions...how do I lubricate the reel and what are good lubricants?

[@TackleJunky81]

Jason Meinhart No problem! I have videos on reel cleaning and I like hot sauce which I'm not sure if it's still available. Daiwa grease and Lucas oil are great as well.

[@Anibal_Torres]

Awesome to see I was the 1K like to the vid. Can’t wait to show my daughter how to use a baitcaster. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the 👍 and thanks for watching!

[@ryanc3760]

Hello, i just got a new baitcaster a daiwa fuego ct. And ill set it up making sure the bait falls slowly. But then after a few casts i notice my reel is back lashing alot more so i go to check the tension knob and the baits falling super fast? What's happening? This is my first baitcaster. Is it broken?

[@PortugalCarp]

Nicely explained, thanks for posting this video.

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@RandallUp]

Great video. Best part is your with your boys.

[@TackleJunky81]

Randall Thanks Randall!

[@pitdawg6418]

That smaller kid after SEVERAL times being warned to watch his older brother casting, towards the end almost got hooked! Lmfknao Hahaha

[@Senseivader1972]

Parenting done right! 👍

[@dynasty4851]

Thanks for the instructional video! I love the dabs!

[@TackleJunky81]

No problem!

[@garyb1635]

You guys are hilarious together. Cool to see.

[@TackleJunky81]

Gary B Thanks for watching Gary!

[@jasonyoung1999]

Should teach to use left hand retrieve reels when first transitioning from spinning gear. I know a lot of righties switch hands after the cast but it's harder to unlearn later.

[@TackleJunky81]

J Young Reeling left isn't comfortable at all to me.

[@LuckyDutch2011]

Great video. Love to fish with my oldest son. My youngest is not into it. We exclusively use spinning gear, but after seeing this and other videos I am ready to give the casting reel a try. Want to keep reeling with left hand though....

[@jrbz88]

awesome video as always...thise kids rock!!! so friggin hysterical - love the Macarena throw in!!

[@TackleJunky81]

JB JB Thanks JB!

[@BassGeek]

Good job man I love it.

[@TackleJunky81]

BassGeek Thanks brother!

[@tphvictims5101]

Once you cast leave the line out and then spray your line and reel it in and spray one more time. Centrifugal force will cause the conditioner to travel outwardly ma’am.

[@tbizzel4sho583]

First time seeing your video, liked what I saw but I have a question. When you speak on balancing your line, rod, and lure, do you have a basic guide to this? I know there are numerous combinations to this but a basic guide would help. I grew up on cane poles and old Zebco reels. Baitcasters is what I would like to progress to. I like keeping it simple; a rod, a line, and maybe 3-5 different lures with that particular setup. Thanks for what you do. I subscribed and will take notes. Take care and God Bless.

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey bud, I appreciate your comment. Instead of answering it here I actually made a video for you today. It'll be up tomorrow. I read your question during the video. Hope it helps you out.

[@experimentalfishing1292]

used my first baitcaster yesterday....looked at all the how to videos all winter....... bird nest from hell!!!....lol.......gonna try later on today...wish me luck

[@TackleJunky81]

Good luck, Ben! Let me know how you do. 👊💪

[@experimentalfishing1292]

@@TackleJunky81 got 1 little birdnest at the first cast..after that, it was smooth sailing

[@TackleJunky81]

@@experimentalfishing1292 Heck yeah, brother! 👊💪

[@TackleJunky81]

@@experimentalfishing1292 I'll link another video below that I've done that may show things a little better for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprKeo1nabqNjbc

[@experimentalfishing1292]

@@TackleJunky81 going to change the Big Game mono I put on there for something quite alot thinner....got some 10 pound copolymer lying around somewhere......

[@catfishandbass8680]

Fantastic video!

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@catfishandbass8680]

@@TackleJunky81 Appreciate you making this video!

[@mluc1111]

Thanks dad great video n tips awesome family God bless

[@mrguppy1016]

LOL LIL MACARENA BOI STOLE THE SHOW FROM DAD 😂👍🏻

[@ek6478]

Great video and great times !!

[@TackleJunky81]

Evan Kilpatrick Thanks Evan!

[@MrStoneflash]

Good instructional vid Sir.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you and thanks for watching! 👊💪

[@niccastleberg4951]

At first I was like wait that “girl” has really short hair. Lol

[@TackleJunky81]

Creepy Cooters Cousin 🤣🤣🤣

[@flyflung]

Excellent. Thank you

[@jerrykolberg6046]

Thanks for release motion

[@ElijahIan]

Good sir beautiful family enjoying your video thank you for the good explanation

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure bud. Thanks for watching!

[@CVM222VOLT]

Curious why someone who addresses every little detail that can effect casting efficiency is doing the Bait Caster Juggle ... meaning you cast with your right hand then hand the rod over to your left hand fo reel. Not bashing as I was doing the same decades ago until a friend pointed out that a left hand reel is more efficiant needing less body movement. Perhaps people think that a designated right hand reel is for people who are right handed when in actuality it is regarding which hand you want to reel with ???? I now feel awkward fishing with a "right handed" reel that envolves lots of casting. Reels with a flipping switch feature allow me to cast and engage the reel with one hand.

[@TackleJunky81]

I can cast with my left so I don't have to switch, but it's more comfortable to me the way I do it. My left arm is my stronger arm so I like the rod in my left hand and I'm just more accurate with the way I do it too. Reeling left hand is really awkward to me...all personal preference in my opinion.

[@petertrout8140]

I’m a lefty and just bought a right hand reel. Seems quite natural to cast with my left hand then reel with my right. I have more feeling with my left hand to sense a bite or what have you. Always thought that this was backwards by calling a right hand reel to reel with your right rather than to case with that hand. Thanks for the reel setup tips, been years since my Curado was stolen, and want to pick up the sport again.

[@berks8260]

Nice job!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you, Phil!

[@fishntools]

Fishing is the ultimate video game with infinite variables!

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@enyang6583]

Great video

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Admire you take your boys out of that frickin' school, to learn something important :D PS @08:00 interesting tip about the wrist -- frankly I've no idea if I ever took notice, something I'll look at next time !

[@nghiaphan5025]

Very good tutor

[@atomicpressure]

whats the name of the rod and model #?

[@TackleJunky81]

Okuma TCS

[@michaelperez9137]

That was hilarious, your kids are too funny. The video was really good too, if I find myself in a situation to teach someone, that’s how I will myself. I take it your youngest is the family clown? Lol

[@TackleJunky81]

Michael Perez Thanks Michael! Yup, he's the goof ball.

[@budtaz11]

what kind of spray ???

[@TackleJunky81]

KVD Line and Lure

[@TravisHobbsOutdoors]

The young one is exactly like my son. Hilarious

[@TackleJunky81]

Travis Hobbs Outdoors Thanks for watching!

[@TravisHobbsOutdoors]

TackleJunky81 thanks for replying.

[@TackleJunky81]

Travis Hobbs Outdoors 😎👊

[@nathanl4417]

Lmao love this video!

[@dailodai9586]

i should of watched this video before i first started using my new abu garcia revo 4. bait casting reel. i got birds nest at every cast, i got so pissed i threw that reel in the trash.

[@TackleJunky81]

😲

[@trevorbraden5448]

Not enough people talk about the rod..... it's always how to set up the reel

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching!

[@PinoyWKNDR]

Mike, Barbies is perfectly fine as long as it’s Rod & Reel Barbies.

[@Ajdizzle4rizzle]

give the kid the fishing pole!

[@rcrawford1030]

How old are your boys? At what age would you start teach kid to use a baitcaster?

[@doubletrouble2910]

I guess you don’t care if any of your subscribers are female? You seldom address the females that fish and then call your boys girls because they whine? Total turn off. I’ve gotten past some of your “what’s up fellas?” But this intro took the cake.

[@mrguppy1016]

OMG DAD HERE IS WORST THAN AND OLD LADY ON COFFEE THESE BOIS GONNA EXPLODE JUST GIVE THEM THE GODDAMIT ROD AHHHHHG 😖😂🌈😝

[@AnHSrandom]

IS THAT WHY HE IS A PRO, AND HIS SON IS POTENTIALLY BETTER THAN YOU

[@dougshelton7656]

not going lie I was so confused hearing you call them girls lol.

[@TackleJunky81]

Doug Shelton 🤣🤣🤣

[@ishaboi7106]

Imagine picking fortnight over slaying slonch-donkies

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Lol! Girls haha great video

[@TackleJunky81]

Dick Hoskins Thanks my dude!

[@bradh9564]

🤦‍♂️

[@rcpilot2007]

TJ are you chewing tobacco?

[@TackleJunky81]

rcpilot2007 Nope!

[@mikehauck5832]

Dab out LMAO 😂😎 I

[@TackleJunky81]

Michael Hauck 🤣🤣🤣

[@charliesebbage9401]

Will you be my dad, I don’t wanna go to work tomorrow

[@isaacdutcher7134]

You really let your kids choose to go to school or not???

[@arngreencare8955]

Man, I break almost all the rules...😟

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@gotgold4590]

I clicked on this cause I thought it was to teach a beginner. You completely lost me talking about the rod and real loading. As a beginner that's nothing I'm under standing. Now you're also talking loading a cast. I'm lost. Can you recommend a video for a beginner to Bait casting reals.

[@TackleJunky81]

It is, lure weight is a big deal in not getting a backlash. You need to make sure you're using enough weight for whichever rod you have or you'll backlash much easier. Try this video.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpeZqmB-qayJlbc

[@gotgold4590]

@@TackleJunky81 thanks so much. I followed the one you suggest just fine and I get it. About 60 years ago I got beat by a man on a father son church camp out for getting a backlash on his real. I even told him I didn't know how to use it. Now I'm 69 and decided I would like to know how to properly use one. Thanks for guiding me in the right direction. And for explaining how important the right lure weight is. It's all making sense now. Now I just have to get the guts up to do it.

[@TackleJunky81]

@Kevin My pleasure buddy! It's not as hard as it looks. Have fun with it.

[@SIrAtlex]

I hate fortnight

[@mr.red-black800]

*fortnite

[@delwigzieful]

No need to make it this complex jeez Alien

[@dusty3003]

lol fornite

[@moop1522]

Step by step how to be a terrible father

[@randyl1029]

Exactly how many millions in bass winnings do you have? I’ll stick with the KVD spray.

[@josuesalinas9873]

Nice tips..??? But dude hogging dah shyt out of the rod..let em cast n learn from his mistakes..koo vid do

[@TackleJunky81]

Lol, they can probably cast better than most guys I know so I think I taught them well 👊💪

[@josuesalinas9873]

4 sure he got the rod n beast it..better then me by far. Used spinning rods all my life now at 27 finally got my first bait cast dont know anything about how to use it but practice makes perfect and it really helps when good fisher men explane whats going on and why.. Luv it fresh water is a whole other ball game then salt water.....🍏