How to Cast a Spinning Reel Like a Pro - You've Been Doing it Wrong!
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Published 2023-07-20
In this video I discuss both the basics and some of the finer points of casting a spinning rod and reel.
All Comments (21)
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Been a Bait cast reel bass fisherman all my life. I just started using a spinning reel this year. Very informative video. I was close to correct except for the feathering line at the reel with my left hand, Thanks so much. I am 77 years old just goes to show that your never to old to learn. Thanks again.
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Great video. As a kid with nobody to teach me I would hold the rod in my right hand and hold the line with my left after releasing the bail. I would then swing the rod and let go of the line. Although I caught fish I wish that I had had someone like you to show me the correct way to cast.
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Fishing since 1945, you showed me new things. Thanks- I'm gonna have fun with stripers this year.
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So, just the tip and then bail. Good advice for life - Thanks! 😃
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Nice beginners video. Took me years to learn, but naturally came about by trial and error. Mastered spinning action at 12-13 years old. Still a my favorite action style.
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Thanks for the tutorial! Don’t let the other experts get you down….
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I guess I learned it the trial method in the 60s I use my release finger to feather the line. I’ve transitioned to more of a sidearm cast if I have clearance to get a lower trajectory flight, helps when it’s windy or to get under cover. But I’ve never seen anyone describe it more “layman” to help beginners and to get more out of their spinners. Good info
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Dude, this video is priceless. I am wanting to teach my teenage son to use a spinning reel and this is extremely helpful. As always, ignore the haters.
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this definitely different than I've done it my whole life. Looking forward to trying it out.
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Excellent, just the video I needed. Excellent nomenclature descriptions. Excellent step by step; by the numbers casting.
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I agree with pretty much everything besides the arm between the pinky and ring finger. Not all reels are the same size nor are all hands the same size. Other than that, you’re pretty much spot on.
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Thanks for the refresher. I transitioned to all baitcasters about 12 years ago and recently picked up a spinning combo to throw and was dumbfounded at how much I'd forgotten.😢
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I like the hand brake method. Never used it or thought of it. Thank you!
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Thanks for the information and demonstration I’m going to give it a try
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Trick to keep loops out of spool, after you flip bail over jerk rod tip back before you start reeling it will take slack line out. Started fishing 60 years ago with a Garcia Mitchell 300 never had to flip the bail by hand it never got stuck like newer reels. 3rd way to cast a spinning reel, hold line in other hand like a fly rod . My boyhood friend used to do it but I have never seen anyone else do it that way.
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Nice sharing host, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful experience, i really love fishing also,
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wow I didn't realize how much I didnt know lol, thank you great video!
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Another tip ... If your index finger or your pointer finger is inli ne with the spool lip when you release the cast, use the same index finger to lightly feather the line or stop the line for accuracy rather than cupping the spool... and it keeps the other hand free.
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If you have bigger hands, hold the reel between the middle and ring finger. Decades using spinning reels, i knock my knucles if i place my hand further forward. Everything else is spot on.
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Personally I hold the reel the same as you do but I use the same finger to cast to slow the line. You can take your index finger that you hold the line with and as the line is going out gently apply it to the side of the spool and it will slow the flow.
