any suggestions for a good CASTING bait caster??

[Green04]

Looking to buy a baitcaster, that i can cast light weights on. (3/16 oz jigs, weightless fluke, small jerk/crank baits) any ideas? i have the new johnny morris baitcaster. with the highest gear ratio, but it just doesnt cast that far with light weights. any ideas? thanks INGO!

 

[Zoub]

Why would you use a baitcaster for lures so light?

Just me, but I use spinning rigs for UL fishing. A lot less hassel, casts a lot farther with less effort and gets the job done with a lighter overall weight in rod & reel.

 

[snapping turtle]

Why would you use a baitcaster for lures so light?

Just me, but I use spinning rigs for UL fishing. A lot less hassel, casts a lot farther with less effort and gets the job done with a lighter overall weight in rod & reel.

Yes that why there are no UL bait casters.

Abu Garcia makes nice bait casters. Check out the smallest ones they make.

 

[Zoub]

I would be inclined to look at Shimano, Daiwa or Ryobi first. I say that and the fact is I am a Garcia guy when it comes to baticasters.

I would have to go dig to see what brand of "UL" baitcaster I own. I bet that thing has not seen daylight in 20 years? Tells you how good it worked. It is a Cluster F*** in the making for sure. Solves a non existant problem.

PS quick search found a $250 Daiwa SOL Yeah, drive on brother.

 

[HICKMAN]

I fished in bass tournaments for many, many years. Shimano Currado's were my favorites for a long time. I'm on a hiatus until my kids are grown and gone, but I still fish when I can.

These days, I just use a Zebco Red Rhino. I can cast anything, anywhere in any condition.

I fish with jigs, flukes, senko's, powerworms, spinnerbaits, tubes, you name it. Just as affective pitching and flipping as overhand casting.

I'd rather spend my time fishing than picking out birds nests... which does still happen to anyone.

 

[mrmarky]

The trick to using a bait caster is to adjust it first for the size/weight of lure that you want to use. tie the desired lure/bait onto the line. then tighten down the knob on the right side of the reel (for a right hand reel) then push the spool realease button and then loosen the knob on the side untill the lure falls slowly towards the ground ,,, do this a few times untill you have it adjusted where when the lure hits the ground (with the rod @ about the 10 oclock position) that the line doesn't backlash (wad up in the spool) when you have it adjusted , then try a few casts while useing your thumb on the spool (as a brake ) to slow down the spool towards the end of the cast. then do it a few thousand times before you go fishin. ps: if you are now not thoroughly confused by now,,, GOOD happy fishing

 

[Green04]

The trick to using a bait caster is to adjust it first for the size/weight of lure that you want to use. tie the desired lure/bait onto the line. then tighten down the knob on the right side of the reel (for a right hand reel) then push the spool realease button and then loosen the knob on the side untill the lure falls slowly towards the ground ,,, do this a few times untill you have it adjusted where when the lure hits the ground (with the rod @ about the 10 oclock position) that the line doesn't backlash (wad up in the spool) when you have it adjusted , then try a few casts while useing your thumb on the spool (as a brake ) to slow down the spool towards the end of the cast. then do it a few thousand times before you go fishin. ps: if you are now not thoroughly confused by now,,, GOOD happy fishing

ya, thats the main thing ive been doing, i mean i can cast decently far with my baitcaster now, just looking for something to cast lighter things further. i use a spinning rod for shakyhead, drop shot, carolina rig, and some small jigs. just hate cutting line and all that to use a different bait, and i take 4 rods when i go fishing with different lures. does that mean i have too many lures? ha

 

[LCPer]

I have found in my 50+ years of fishing (using every kind of outfit imaginable) when using lightweight baits one can obtain better distance and accuracy using a spinning reel on a light to medium rod.

 

[Zoub]

and i take 4 rods when i go fishing with different lures. does that mean i have too many lures? ha

No. When you don't know how many rods, reels or tackle boxes you own and you describe your gear in terms of tons, not including the antiques and collectibles, then you own a fair amount of gear.

I only have 40 years with baitcasters so I defer to LCPer.

 

[Bradsknives]

ya, thats the main thing ive been doing, i mean i can cast decently far with my baitcaster now, just looking for something to cast lighter things further. i use a spinning rod for shakyhead, drop shot, carolina rig, and some small jigs. just hate cutting line and all that to use a different bait, and i take 4 rods when i go fishing with different lures. does that mean i have too many lures? ha

Only 4? When I was seriously into bass fishing ...I would have 6 rods on deck set up for different presentations and another 4 or 5 rods set up and ready to go in the rod locker.

 

[bass pro]

I am like most bass fishermen, I have 14 rods set up for different baits. I would suggest a spin outfit for extremely light baits

 

[wildhare]

Definately spin cast for lightweight. If you try you will most likely be mad and fixing alot of rat nests! Try a Mitchel Avasette. Awesome reel for the money. I think you can get one a wally world for 30 bucks. For a bait caster my money goes with a Pfleuger or quantam.