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 Baitcasing and Backlashes
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03/20/06 05:22 AM
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Hogzilla
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I tried a baitcast about 10 years ago and found the whole thing to be a disaster. Constant backlashes and worried about what to do when it was windy. I only fish saltwater (light tackle) and use a spinning reel. I was thinking that maybe technology has caught up and there is a fine baitcast reel out there. I would like to keep it under $250.00 and need something that I can cast with confidence. I like the idea of working soft plastics with a baitcast. Keeping the rod up and not getting fatigued is a plus it seems like. I want both spinning and baitcasting in the boat. Any help would be great and I would really appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction. It is a must that the reel be cranked using the left hand. I don't even know if they make a left handed baitcast, never seen anyone using one.
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 Re: Baitcasing and Backlashes
#672154
03/20/06 11:53 PM
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Allison1
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Now you're in for it. Twenty years ago virtually nobody but me fished with a left handed casting reel. Today maybe 1 out of 6 or maybe more use them.
Amassadeur, Shimano, Daiwa, Quantum as well as others have left handed reels. I like the daiwa's for their easy adjustability but Shimano and Daiwa is also popular.
For smaller line make sure not to get too large of a reel. Stay with the smaller sizes and your casting will be easier. The only problem with that and saltwater fishing is the spool capacity but with 10 lb line you should be able to get more than 100 yards.
Make sure to ask about the metal used in the reel. Some reels like the Daiwa tdz will corrode in salt water. You need aluminum bodied reels. Any reels with magnesium will corrode in salt water.
Good luck..
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Re: Baitcasing and Backlashes
#672155
03/28/06 12:33 AM
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rambilt
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Originally posted by Hogzilla:
I tried a baitcast about 10 years ago and found the whole thing to be a disaster. Constant backlashes and worried about what to do when it was windy. I only fish saltwater (light tackle) and use a spinning reel. I was thinking that maybe technology has caught up and there is a fine baitcast reel out there. I would like to keep it under $250.00 and need something that I can cast with confidence. I like the idea of working soft plastics with a baitcast. Keeping the rod up and not getting fatigued is a plus it seems like. I want both spinning and baitcasting in the boat. Any help would be great and I would really appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction. It is a must that the reel be cranked using the left hand. I don't even know if they make a left handed baitcast, never seen anyone using one. Daiwa and the ABU Garcia reels with magnetic brakes are the easiest reels to use. It's very forgiving so a lot less backlashes. Like any reels it takes some practice. Just try to avoid casting against the wind. I've been using casting reels for thirty years and I still get backlashes.. But a lot less since the magnetic brakes comes along. Good luck!
Good Fishing!!
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Re: Baitcasing and Backlashes
#672156
03/28/06 01:03 AM
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Ratmo
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A trick i learned on here was to keep the handles up when casting into the wind. It works, dont ask me how, it just does!!
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