Using a Baitcaster: Tips & Tricks (TackleJunky81)

[@joshreno4347]

*Great product. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I have never used a baitcaster before and did a lot of research before buying this one. I bought it with the Torrent casting rod as well and it works very nice.*

[@mcdob69]

Junky81, Thank you !! I've been struggling to get 50 yards out of my Lew's (7.1.1) baitcaster.... watched this video, purchased a Johnny Morris Titanium 8 (5.3.1) w/duel brakes.... OMG, I'm casting 60+ yards without any backlash, but more importantly - no fear of having a backlash. To top it off, first time using it tonight, caught a 1.5 lbs & 4.6 lbs bass..... I can now reach where the bass play. Also purchased the KVD line conditioner.. (the Real Magic line spray is crap!). Keep making great, informative videos - I'm learning a lot... thanks !! btw, new sub.

[@timpowell1463]

Best informational video I've seen yet!!! Or you just explain things better than most!

[@eddyj01258]

Thanks, I'm a beginner with a lot of questions and you answered a lot with this video, Thank you very much!

[@Juanelo1946]

It looks like the water is beginning to clear up some! Your tips are great! I learned to cast in the backyard just like you. Thanks so much for the outstanding advice!

[@TackleJunky81]

It may look like it in the video but it's actually getting worse. It seems like the wind and the rain is never going to stop here. As of right now there's zero visibility. Thanks for watchin Juanelo!!

[@southcarolinasportsman9564]

Nice vid man. it helped me out, I would've never though about the dry line problem. thanks again man!

[@Fischize]

Hey Junky81, one thing you can add: when casting a baitcaster, one way to also keep the line coming off the spool evenly, is to turn the handle upwards towards the sky while casting. I don't know why it works, but it does. Case in point, you were doing it in your video and probably didn't realize it, or you have been casting for so long, it's second nature / muscle memory. Keep up the great vids!

[@TackleJunky81]

There was a few things that I should have added -that being one of them. Leaving maybe 12-18 inches of line out when you cast and then casting side arm is a lot easier then over-head. With that being said, when my wife first started out she could cast over head really well but couldn't cast side arm and now she can do both. Thanks for commenting with that tip!! Thanks for watchin!!

[@cotaloc619]

Aweome video James and some great tips! I love the blue grips you have on your handle, they make your reel look very nice! Keep up the great videos buddy!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Dakotah!! Yeah, I've got reel grips on every one of my reels...Love em!! Thanks for watchin buddy!!

[@Nuts4Bass]

These are some very good pointers on getting going with a bait caster reels. Way to go. I only with I all the control we have today when I learned back in the early 80's

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks buddy!! Appreciate the comment.

[@Nuts4Bass]

welcome, but I should have wrote it out with good sentence practice....lol

[@michaelpaul9672]

excellent well explained video. these are important details that i have overlooked in the past .

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Michael and thanks for watching!

[@OutofWORKoutdoors]

yeah, you got some tips that didn't cover. Nice to see other people's opinions for bait cast starters too.

[@virginiabassin]

Nice to see you out on the water! I'll have to try the KVD conditioner I use Ardent's line butter and that works good.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yeah, it's nice to be on the water! The KVD Line and Lure really is awesome and it works best when you let it dry on your line. So spray your reels before you head to the lake. Thanks for watchin!!

[@scotpender9460]

Great pointers buddy. I have been using baitcasters for over a year now, and just see I have been setting mine up wrong. I never disengaged the magnetic break, only adjusted the tension knob to set up for different weight of lures. I will do as you pointed out and see if will get further casts. Thanks!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Scot!

[@anhbatesla]

Great video. Thanks for sharing, hopefully one day I can cast like you.

[@dltii6285]

Excellent video. I am going to give that a try because all I get is backlash and wind up with a birds nest every time. I will have to practice a lot I guess.

[@polyanne5]

Thanks that helped me to finely brake down and get a bait caster Ive used a spinning reel since i was a kid.

[@TackleJunky81]

Leo Watson No problem Leo! Always happy to help out. Thanks for watching!

[@BassMonkey]

Nice video can you do a bass on sonar video with your hummingbird side scan and di and 2 d. Showing bass on all the modes tips and tricks for hummingbird users great channel

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks man, I keep meaning to tune mine in a little better every time I'm on the water but I just want to get out there and fish and not mess with it. Once I feel I really have it dialed in, I'll see what I can do for you. Thanks for watchin!!

[@steveborter2631]

Thanks for the info and tips just starting out with bait casting very helpful 💥💪🏻👍🏻

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure!

[@JLandrith]

Great Video man keep up the good work

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Josh!!

[@micahhowell4432]

Great video brotha!!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Micah!!

[@jamesbrown3965]

ty just bought this setup and had no clue i follow directions well so this video should help alot 4 brakes internal two sides leave off, external about six and slow drop on the spool tension.. if i'm wrong let me know ty ,eventually use the thumb more with less brakes?

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes, feather the spool with your thumb.

[@jessegross1269]

Great video man , got a couple questions.. I have lews combos, does they usually come with dual brakes and if so do you think the Centrifical brakes are set right way they should be inside? And my other 1 was , how much drag should I set on my baitcasters? As you see I'm pretty new to using baitcasters lol . Thanks man any info will be highly appreciated! Thank you

[@NYbass62]

Awesome tips buddy!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Eddie!!

[@TackleJunky81]

@Austin Schlegel there's no reply button...It's a Bass Pro Shops Rick Clunn Signature Series Reel, which are discontinued now and a Shimano Compre rod.

[@trevt99]

Great video. I use that KVD Line and Lure as well, makes a huge difference. I learned how to cast the same way, in my backyard when there was nothing else to do.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks buddy!! Yeah, the KVD line and lure is great!! Thanks for watchin man!!

[@DankKrises]

Amazing video! And you my friend has a mean cast! I wish I coukd cast that far! Im teaching my self to use less breaks this year! Thanks for the help with setting up baitcasters :)

[@TackleJunky81]

Ha-ha, thanks Zeb!!

[@Fred-1975]

Should you condition braid? I run straight braid (30#) with a leader (various test pending lure). Ive never had issues but I’m open to any advantages.

[@flyable7604]

Great info👍

[@BloodSweatnBass]

Great video bro, great info

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks buddy!!

[@tbrash6465]

Great Information! Thanks a bunch!

[@TackleJunky81]

No problem Troy!

[@Countryboy2206]

The tension knob is for the backend of the cast, not the magnetic. I have my magnetic reel setup so it slightly over runs and then the tension knob slows it down and tightens everything up before the lure hits water.

[@fifax5724]

Excuse me, I like ur tips! I just got a Baitcaster the the tension knobs or any of the brakes or drag or anything do anything......is it broken? It was like this when I bought it....are some like this

[@TackleJunky81]

FIFAx I'm having a hard time understanding what you mean. Do you mean, they don't click as you turn them? If so it's because not all of them do.

[@trevabbie]

Great Video!

[@jerrykolberg6046]

THANK you I am only able to cast sideways maybe you could have video on cast motion with arm

[@nancyfatebena4531]

I'm only ten and I'm a beginner to bait casters and if I have a light lure like a beatle spin what magnet number would I have it on

[@TackleJunky81]

Nancy Fatebena A beetle spin will be tough to throw on a bait caster. I would use as light of line as you can get away with and have the brakes on the highest setting and back them off a little at a time.

[@KeitaroSama31]

nice video. learned a lot 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

+Duane Maartens Thanks Duane!

[@davidallison976]

Wow TJ81! Man how do you fish such clear water!😀

[@TackleJunky81]

🤣😜🤣

[@matthewmacek8584]

This is unrelated to this video.. But I was curious I just bought a 2004 bass tracker. With a 60 horse merc.. Ran most the day great. Then all the sudden at 4000 rpm the rpms started to surge.. I was curious on if you ever had any issue similar.. I was thinking maybe it was just a little low on oil

[@TackleJunky81]

Matthew Macek I've never had that issue and not sure what it could be.

[@austinschlegel3569]

what type of rod and reel is that?

[@californiaatvclub5838]

nice video thank you for information it help me out

[@southernbassin]

I love and hate my bass pro carbon black it's very similar to some of yours it's very smooth but it takes forever to get the two brakes right and when it backlashes it backlashes terrible. But when I get the brakes right no backlashes and cast like a dream.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yeah, once you tune them in they do cast like a dream. Thanks for watchin!!

[@BigFishinFerg]

Great tips Jim! Your water looks like mine. What lens you got in those SolarBats? Great job bud!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Jeff!! I was wearing the Mossback and even using that lens I still can't see anything in that dirty-ass water!! Nothing to do with the lens, just can't see through mud!! LOL!! Thanks for watchin!!

[@eddyj01258]

you mention a long cast, I fish from the bank and am learning to cast with a lews speed pro with 15 pound test and some where around 1/4 to 1/2 oz lures or plastic worms, how many yards should I think is a good long cast? I know there are lot of variables

[@TackleJunky81]

+Eddy J Average cast is anywhere from 30-40 yards. You get up to 50 yd you're doing pretty good. Check out the video that I just put up on most versatile rod...some key pointers in that video

[@eddyj01258]

Will do, Thanks!

[@bama7263]

I am currently throwing 15lb with 3/8 ounce lures with my magnetics on 6 but the distance is okay but this was a good video thanks

[@TackleJunky81]

Micael Williams Thanks for the comment Micael!!

[@my71chevro1et]

This is the best video for baitcaster basics that I've found so far. Just a couple questions of clarification... 1. When setting the tension knob, do you want the magnetic brake fully engaged or fully disengaged? 2. My reel (Curado 70) has 4 centrifugal brakes, not 6, so as a beginner, would you recommend having 3 of 4 engaged? Thanks, and sub'd.

[@TackleJunky81]

Disengaged, and just experiment with the pegs.

[@steve4321able]

Great Video! I have been fishing with baitcasters for 12 years. After watching the pros on video I am so confused now because i have been holding my baitcasters with the trigger between my middle and ring fingers. I have huge hands with long fingers and when i try to hold or "palm" the reel correctly my middle finger gets jammed up and cramped under the gear box. So many new baitcasters are so low profile now and closer to the rod that it seems my quest to "palm" the reel is getting even harder. Any suggestions or tips on "palming" the reel? I have never seen a video on this topic either. Maybe you can help enlighten me with this frustration.

[@TackleJunky81]

+steve4321able Thanks Steve!! To be honest, there's really no right or wrong way to hold it. We all have different size hands and you've got to do what's comfortable to you.

[@jofieh.5302]

Thanks for the help

[@FishingThePNW]

good video bud!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks bro!

[@skylorbrothers3208]

Can u make a video on how to cast overhand I'm a little horrid at it

[@TackleJunky81]

I really don't know what I can explain in the video, it's really all in the release and it's a little easier to cast, for some people, if you turn the reel to the side on the cast...have the spool facing to the side instead of to the sky. Hope you understand that and if not I may mention something in one of my vids.

[@alwaysarmed88]

How whould you set up a pro qualifier for flipping?

[@TackleJunky81]

For pitching I would push all 6 pins in and just use the magnetic braking if any, pitching is more about just using your thumb.

[@fifax5724]

My knob doesn't stop the lure from falling even if the magnetic brakes r off. Can u help me fix or do I have to buy a new one

[@TackleJunky81]

FIFAx All the tension knob does is put pressure on the end of the spool. There's nothing mechanical about it. There's no reason that it shouldn't work. Have you taken it apart? There's a washer inside the tension knob...did it possibly fall out?

[@hooper8935]

also I noticed you said you prefer lighter lures and light line. I was on forums and was reading to get 17lb. so I did. am I wrong, because I get over run alot! everycast. in my defense I've owned my baitcast reel for a total of 72 hours lol

[@TackleJunky81]

17lb is a bit heavy for lighter lures, you need the right rod as well to be able to toss lighter lures with a bait caster. 17lb is what I use for jigs, 15lb is a good happy medium, but for light lures you may need anywhere from 8 to 12lb. I have other videos on this subject if you look through my playlists.

[@hooper8935]

+TackleJunky81 ok. braid or mono?

[@TackleJunky81]

If you're new to bait casters start out with mono and use a lighter lb test with a tad bit heavier lure to make it easier to cast till you get the hang of it. Conditioning your line really helps as well.

[@hooper8935]

+TackleJunky81 ok. I'm running 17lb now. should I drop to 12? I'm kind of getting used to it now and never tried line spray however I've read that it help tremendously with cast distance

[@TackleJunky81]

If 17lb is working out for you then keep practicing with it.

[@SGallowayFishing]

great tips!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks bud!!

[@andrewdemopoulos4260]

great video

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks Andrew!!

[@alexdashevsky2180]

Hi I like your video. Everyone explain how to cast deferent. You talk about to use thinner line.I know a lot of people recommend thicker.

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey Alex, in the beginning its much easier to cast with lighter line because if you're using a lighter lure it can pull that lighter line out easier.

[@alexdashevsky2180]

TackleJunky81 I have a lot off backslashes.I don't have patience anymore.I starter to hate baitcasting .Will use mine spinning

[@brennanwurst468]

You have to practice with a weight it will take time.

[@badacerske]

good info buddy

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks!!

[@canadianbassin480]

Nice vid and we have the same first name

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks James!!

[@jasonchase7938]

do the daiwa tatula have the dual braking?

[@TackleJunky81]

+JASON CHASE No, but with the TWS system they don't need it.

[@jeffreywise9518]

Centrifical brakes are for the beginning of the cast and magnetic brakes are for the end of the cast

[@TackleJunky81]

That's what I said. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffreywise9518]

Sorry

[@jeffreywise9518]

My bad I'm sorry man I didn't see the first time I watched a video the second time I watch the video I did see it really sorry man didn't mean to hurt your feelings I apologize

[@TackleJunky81]

@@jeffreywise9518 All good buddy!

[@realbigdawg9159]

good tips nice vid

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks bigdawg!!

[@hooper8935]

No backlash, no overrun...when will I be able to say that!?!

[@sinisteryaknow8886]

cool tip: let out some line and put tape on the spool, it'll prevent getting brutal backlash. then just practice casting like that, it helped me out

[@javengary5583]

hi big fan of the channel and never been fishing. And always wanted to own a bait caster could you help me please!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier or Daiwa Tatula would be a good start.

[@ДмитрийМонастырев-х5л]

I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@johnbarron4843]

Guys, you have to remember that a cheap baitcaster will mess you up even more no matter how good you are

[@Rjluis24]

Are you basically showing that everything can be setup to completely avoid backlashes without ever using your thumb to feather the spool?

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes and No. You can adjust the breaks and make the spool tension knob tight enough to where you don't need to feather the spool, but you should always keep your thumb right there just in case of wind, etc. Even if it's set up perfect, you're going to backlash every now and then. That's just for beginners, the better you get the more you'll loosen that tension know to get better distance so you'll always want to feather the spool. Thanks for watchin!!

[@Alec-Hamilton]

hi

[@jamesbrown3965]

sub and liked of course

[@bigboy644]

are you a lefty?

[@TackleJunky81]

No

[@bigboy644]

Oh just thought you were cuz the way you hold the rod and reel

[@jeffreypatrick6592]

fished with my baitcaster for the first time today a guy at mybold mans work set me up an showed me after two cast i have backlashed or anything an fished for over 2 hours

[@juanthomas8297]

My BlackMax still is giving me trouble.