I am a beginner this year and have learned how to use a spin cast (push button type), a bait caster, and a spinning reel. The only one I seem to have success with is the push button type. I have a Kast King Brutus and I can throw that thing halfway across the lake.
But with any of my spinning reels – the kind that are underneath the pole, I cannot seem to get it right. I can’t seem to cast them very far, even if I have a good amount of weight on it. And the line just curls up and starts floating back to me in every situation. I constantly get it twisted all around the reel and the bail and even the handle. What am I doing wrong?
…should I just accept that I like spincast and stick with that? Can I use a large spin cast in the open water?
Thanks!
Posted by Commenter9876
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Sometimes it’s not the catching or the fishing but the views. (idk if this is your pic or not but yeah)
ideally spinning reels do cast further than bait casters or spin casters.
Youre probably in need of practice and or patience, but also watch a YouTube video on how to cast with them. and then lastly, it sounds like your issue is a reel issue or a line weight / too much line issue.
If this is where you fish I wish I could come fish with you give you some pointers. Beautiful
Spincast are fine if they’re working for you, but I suspect that whatever issues are plaguing your spinning gear are quite capable of effecting your spincast gear too, if the same things are overlooked.
Casting shouldn’t be much different, the only real difference is the fact that with spinning gear you’re letting go of line with your index finger rather than letting go of a button with your thumb. You may just need a bit of adjustment time to get the timing right with your finger.
As far as the coiling line and tangles go, did you spool the line yourself? Those can be symptoms of overspooling, improper spooling method, etc.
Be aware that throwing weights that are too heavy can actually be a detriment to the performance of the rod/reel.