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Post by wesb81219 on Jun 7, 2017 21:06:36 GMT -5
Any certain type of line recommended for a bait caster? I would like to use it for both top water lures and jig fishing.
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Post by GS1 on Jun 7, 2017 21:25:31 GMT -5
If you want it for topwater and jigs is go with momofilament.
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Post by throbak on Jun 7, 2017 21:38:25 GMT -5
Mono no doubt about it
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Post by nfalls116 on Jun 7, 2017 22:16:15 GMT -5
Monofilament
1 Less backlash
2 Easier to undo backlash
3 Cheap
4. Nothing cast quite like it out of baitcaster
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Post by wesb81219 on Jun 8, 2017 7:09:38 GMT -5
Thanks guys
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Post by GS1 on Jun 9, 2017 9:58:18 GMT -5
Monofilament 1 Less backlash 2 Easier to undo backlash 3 Cheap 4. Nothing cast quite like it out of baitcaster 5. It floats allowing you to use topwater lures with better action. I'd argue with everything else, except it's cheap. Lol |
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Post by jackryan on Jun 9, 2017 22:37:15 GMT -5
I've used Spider wire a lot on mine. Mostly fishing for Northern Pike.
I like that stuff, it will last for years and not get weak or brittle.
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Post by Pinoc on Jun 10, 2017 7:35:08 GMT -5
Mono for topwater.
Fluorocarbon for soft plastics and jigs.
Braid for spinnerbaits and crankbaits.
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Post by jackryan on Jun 10, 2017 20:30:01 GMT -5
If I want something different from spider wire on mine and just cut out 6 or 10 feet of mono and tie it on the end of the spider wire.
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Post by bartiks on Jun 11, 2017 16:45:53 GMT -5
Maybe that is what the problem with mine is. I use spider wire and no matter what I do it still doesn't cast out all that far. I will definitely look into switching mine out. Thanks for the info.
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Post by GS1 on Jun 11, 2017 21:03:45 GMT -5
Maybe that is what the problem with mine is. I use spider wire and no matter what I do it still doesn't cast out all that far. I will definitely look into switching mine out. Thanks for the info. I've never been a fan of Spiderwire. I do run PowerPro on a rod that I throw a Carolina rig on and like it. |
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Post by esshup on Jun 12, 2017 9:05:16 GMT -5
Maybe that is what the problem with mine is. I use spider wire and no matter what I do it still doesn't cast out all that far. I will definitely look into switching mine out. Thanks for the info. Do you have the anti backlash setting adjusted properly? Hold the rod horizontal, let the lure dangle from the rod tip. Have the reel in freespool. If you take your thumb off the spool, the lure should pull line off of the reel under it's own weight. You can loosen it up looser than that, but you will have to educate your thumb so you don't get backlashes. |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jun 12, 2017 15:24:09 GMT -5
Maybe that is what the problem with mine is. I use spider wire and no matter what I do it still doesn't cast out all that far. I will definitely look into switching mine out. Thanks for the info. Do you have the anti backlash setting adjusted properly? Hold the rod horizontal, let the lure dangle from the rod tip. Have the reel in freespool. If you take your thumb off the spool, the lure should pull line off of the reel under it's own weight. You can loosen it up looser than that, but you will have to educate your thumb so you don't get backlashes. That's good advice I would add to adjust each time you change lures also if they weigh differently |
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Post by esshup on Jun 12, 2017 23:05:31 GMT -5
Do you have the anti backlash setting adjusted properly? Hold the rod horizontal, let the lure dangle from the rod tip. Have the reel in freespool. If you take your thumb off the spool, the lure should pull line off of the reel under it's own weight. You can loosen it up looser than that, but you will have to educate your thumb so you don't get backlashes. That's good advice I would add to adjust each time you change lures also if they weigh differently Or set it at the lightest lure and make sure your thumb has graduated with honors. LOL |
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Post by wesb81219 on Jun 13, 2017 21:15:24 GMT -5
I can't get mine set. Even with both knobs set all the way tight I have play in the spool and I get backlash if I don't keep my thumb on the line. All I have on it right now is a hook less spoon for practice so maybe the spoon is just too heavy
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Post by nfalls116 on Jun 13, 2017 21:20:15 GMT -5
I can't get mine set. Even with both knobs set all the way tight I have play in the spool and I get backlash if I don't keep my thumb on the line. All I have on it right now is a hook less spoon for practice so maybe the spoon is just too heavy How heavy is the spoon? And do you mean you still get backlash when just dropping it or casting? |
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Post by wesb81219 on Jun 14, 2017 5:16:26 GMT -5
Not sure on the spoon and both dropping and casting
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Post by GS1 on Jun 14, 2017 7:03:44 GMT -5
Not sure on the spoon and both dropping and casting What kind of reel is it? |
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Post by wesb81219 on Jun 14, 2017 16:25:26 GMT -5
Not sure on the spoon and both dropping and casting What kind of reel is it? Eagle claw Wright&mcgill Brent Chapman bait cast combo |
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Post by featherduster on Jun 14, 2017 16:32:07 GMT -5
I never knew there was this much interest in a bait caster reel.
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