learned something new - casting - Page 2

SpecialK · 02-05-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SkeeterRonnie

spinners for me, now and always! not one single backlash in 48 hours of fishing >>

HAHA and you were casting farther than anyone on the boat by far.

I had a few backlashes but I was still hitting farther than a lot of the others using spinners. I think I will get better with more practice. The weight of the lure/popper seems to matter much more with conventional gear than with spinners.
I will have both, but once the fish is on I think I like the conventional a lot better. The low gear on the JX was perfect for reeling the tuna in with ease...

MrBill · 02-05-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ksong

Don't you lose casting distance by using two thumbs?

I couldn't imagine using two thumbs. I can't even buy a 665 Narrow because my thumb won't even fit inside the spool.

I don't have a preference. Conventional reels can be cast very far and with better accuracy. Those long distance surf casting tournament guys love conventionals.

I am open to using both types. If the wind is blowing, I'll go to a spinner.
To each has own.

Grey Crane · 02-05-2008, 02:28 PM

This might be working for me because the rods I am using are probably a little stiffer than they should be. I'm no expert distance caster, but this did seem to improve my control.

Maybe it's me that's doing something wrong, but when I cast with my left hand thumbing the reel and my right hand below for leverage, it wears on my thumb. When I tried gloves, I had more backlashes. When I tried moving my right hand above the reel and holding the line there as well, it solved the problem of wearing on my reel thumb.

Grescobia · 02-05-2008, 02:34 PM

I agree with yer Mr.Bill. It is true that a conventional can cast further on the long distance casting circuit but they are not casting into wind either.For overall simplicity spinning is the way I prefer. Asfor the power to haul in fish I have never had to go to the back of the boat to get to land a tuna yet. With todays spinning reels (shimono,saltigua,and the twinspin accurate)you can bring in some pretty hefty fish. Like you said its a matter of personal choice.

Grey Crane · 02-05-2008, 02:52 PM

As odd as this may look, it was helping me load the rod with a Bull GT.

Uncle Russ · 02-05-2008, 02:56 PM

I have been thinking and maybe one reason I do not cast well is that I have been casting with two thumbs all along--but one of them was up my...but you get the picture (and it ain't pretty.)

Russ

tngbmt · 02-05-2008, 03:24 PM

man, it was hard to edumacate one thumb ..now i need to send the other back to school? with heavier lures, my arc throwing with on convetional reels are better than my over the shoulder casts, the hand positions does allow better control but i still often get the professional overcast problems.

fishr1989 · 02-05-2008, 03:52 PM

have you ever tried that with braid? if you have done it with bare thumbs then you are one brave fellow, that top thumb would get cut right to the bone!

ksong · 02-05-2008, 04:26 PM

Who can cast farther with conventional reels ? If you do, you are really skillful or you suck with spinning reels.

ember · 02-05-2008, 06:10 PM

Off the beach with three steps and an 11 foot rod I can toss a conventional pretty good.Rolling around in my small center console,its all in the wrists with a spinner.

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Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,136	I have been thinking and maybe one reason I do not cast well is that I have been casting with two thumbs all along--but one of them was up my...but you get the picture (and it ain't pretty.) Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

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fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	have you ever tried that with braid? if you have done it with bare thumbs then you are one brave fellow, that top thumb would get cut right to the bone! __________________ HowlinWolfCharters.com Everyone needs to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

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ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,418	Who can cast farther with conventional reels ? If you do, you are really skillful or you suck with spinning reels. Last edited by ksong : 02-05-2008 at 06:17 PM.

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02-05-2008, 02:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grey Crane Junior member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12	This might be working for me because the rods I am using are probably a little stiffer than they should be. I'm no expert distance caster, but this did seem to improve my control. Maybe it's me that's doing something wrong, but when I cast with my left hand thumbing the reel and my right hand below for leverage, it wears on my thumb. When I tried gloves, I had more backlashes. When I tried moving my right hand above the reel and holding the line there as well, it solved the problem of wearing on my reel thumb.

02-05-2008, 02:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Grescobia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 134	I agree with yer Mr.Bill. It is true that a conventional can cast further on the long distance casting circuit but they are not casting into wind either.For overall simplicity spinning is the way I prefer. Asfor the power to haul in fish I have never had to go to the back of the boat to get to land a tuna yet. With todays spinning reels (shimono,saltigua,and the twinspin accurate)you can bring in some pretty hefty fish. Like you said its a matter of personal choice.

02-05-2008, 02:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Grey Crane Junior member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12	As odd as this may look, it was helping me load the rod with a Bull GT.

02-05-2008, 03:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
tngbmt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 106	man, it was hard to edumacate one thumb ..now i need to send the other back to school? with heavier lures, my arc throwing with on convetional reels are better than my over the shoulder casts, the hand positions does allow better control but i still often get the professional overcast problems.

02-05-2008, 06:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
ember Junior member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	Off the beach with three steps and an 11 foot rod I can toss a conventional pretty good.Rolling around in my small center console,its all in the wrists with a spinner.

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