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Backlash using jigheads!!!!
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04/06/13 01:15 PM
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beastyfishing
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So I was fishing yesterday, using a shimano Chronarch e6 with 20 # mono suffix siege camo, and I had a 1/8 oz jighead with a gulp curly tail on it and every time I'd cast I would get backlashed. Any ideas on how to fix this and also how can I maximize the cast distance. I am new to baitcasters so bare with me. Thanks
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
[Re: beastyfishing]
#8795696
04/06/13 02:13 PM
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Erichugh22
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Maybe try adjusting the brakes on it
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
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04/06/13 02:22 PM
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beastyfishing
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I have 2 engaged opposite from each other
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
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#8796399
04/06/13 07:27 PM
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Jean Scurtu
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To fish with spinning reels ,because you can catch the same fish and never have black lash fishing with any bait (live,dead or artificial)
Jean Scurtu
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
[Re: beastyfishing]
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04/06/13 09:57 PM
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jagg
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I use spinning tackle for most of my inshore jig head/soft plastic duties. Especially a light weight like 1/8th oz. But if you're gonna use baitcasting tackle, I would suggest having all the brakes out and really thumbing the spool before it hits water.
Also, 20lb test, baitcast tackle and light lures make for A LOT of backlashes!
Last edited by jagg; 04/06/13 10:00 PM. Reason: Also
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
[Re: beastyfishing]
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04/07/13 04:11 AM
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FreeFall
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1/8th on 20lb seems a little off you'll have to tighten the spool and let out the brakes but you'll lose distance. The biggest line have ever used is 17 and that on a abu 5000. 12lb works best and you get better distance. All my baitcasters are spooled with berkley transoptic. I have pulled in red sheepheads and drum no problem never had the line break. Its also easy to locate. Try 17lb it should work a little better.
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
[Re: beastyfishing]
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04/07/13 07:32 AM
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Gaff
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8 to 12lb test line and some thumb control. And lots of practice.
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
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04/07/13 01:08 PM
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bacosta
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1/8th on 20lb is pushing it. For baits that light you have to go lighter line. On and the 50E is made for throwing lighter baits.
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Re: Backlash using jigheads!!!!
[Re: beastyfishing]
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04/08/13 03:25 PM
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Reef Runner
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some good tips given - and yeah - spinners are popular on the saltwater
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