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3. c.Largerguides d.Similar tostoutspinningrod • Safetyconsiderations • Personalresponsibility • Castingrequirespersonalresponsibility • Personalsafety • Safetyofothers • Safeexecution ofcastandretrieve • Casting • Watchbackcast • Watchforhazards • Overheadpowerlines • Treesorotherobstacles • Otherpeople and their lines • Retrieving STRESS theresponsibility ofthecasterstomakesurethey can safely make a castbefore starting.INCLUDE a recommendation for sunglassesorsafety glasses. ASKparticipantstonamesomesafetyconsiderations for a person casting. REINFORCE theirstatementsandADDanythatmay beoverlooked. NOTE that a lure jerked loose from a snag may become a well armedprojectilethatcaninflictinjury. 1. Plugsasprojectiles a.Excessstresson line b. Jerkingto free snagged plug orlure c. Possible damageto rod, line orpeople Castingmechanics A.Dragadjustment DEMONSTRATEproperdragadjustmentand DISCUSS the reasons for settingthe draginthemannerandat the tension discussed. • Purposeofdrag • Preventlinebreakage • Providepressureonfish • Stronger asline is takenfromspool • Maximumabout2 toblinestrength • Starwheel ordragknob • Adjustto desired amount of drag • Havepartnerholdline • Adjustuntil lineslips atdesired pull • Adjusttofishingconditions • Lighterforopenwater,fastfish • Heavy for densecover, obstructions • Adjustto anglerstrengthandstamina NOTEthatthedragadjustment shouldchangewiththefishing conditions.ASK why onemight use a lighterdrag on fast,open water fish.[Rememberdragforceincreasesandlineisstripped fromthe spool,anddragonthelinefrom thewateralso increasesit.] B.Free-spooladjustment 1.Purpose DISCUSSthe free-spooladjustment or spooltensioningdevice anditspurposes.NOTEthat usingit properlysupportslearning tocastwith bait-castingtackle. NOTE that olderreels mayusean inertia blocktodampen changesinspoolspeed. Control rotationspeed onspool Reduce line over-runs, backlashes • Spool tensioning device or inertial dampening • Adjustment • Tightenadjustmentfully • Reellure tojustbelowrodtip • Releasefree-spool • Holdrodlevelwithground DEMONSTRATEandDISCUSStheadjustment ofthespool tensioningdevice.Havethe participantsPRACTICEtheprocess and SET UPtheirtacklewiththepracticeplug. e. Gradually loosentension until lure slowlypullsline offreel DISCUSSchangingthe setupwithchangesinproficiency,wind direction orlureweight.Consider POSINGscenarios forsuch adjustment and lettingkidschoose howtoadjust. Maybe set lighter as proficiencygrows Setslightly heavier casting intowind Adjust everytimelure weight changes C.Grip 1. Comfortablegriponrod handle DEMONSTRATEandhaveparticipantsPRACTICEtakinga

4. Forefinger extended, wrapped around triggeron rodifpresent • Placethumbonthespool • Turn hand palm down, reel handle up (right-handed casters) • Handledown(left-handedcasters) • Allowsfreewristmovement • Spoolaxilrests ononebearing • Minimizesfriction,easescasting • Gripfirmbutrelaxed • Excessivepressureincreases fatigue • Excess pressurereducesquickness • Reduces cast lengthand accuracy • D.Positioninglure • Importantfactor in bait-casting • a. Heavy lures approximately 1 inch fromtiptop propergrip fortheircasting.TRYtomaintainambidextrous instructions,e.g.castingarm,offarm,castingarmfoot... NOTEthatthereelhandleup or down presentationisessential for the best casting distance because it minimized spool friction. STRESSkeepingthereelclean andwelllubricated. EMPHASIZE theneed for a firm, relaxed gripto offercontrol, quickness,reducedfatigue,longerdistance,andbetteraccuracy. DISCUSSlurepositioning anditsimpacton accuracyand distance incasting. • b.As luresgetlighter, further fromtip • dounce lure- about3 inches • 3ounce lure-4-6 inches • E.Overheadcast • Mostbasiccast • Mostcastingsituations • Exceptions • Overheadobstructions • Objectsorpersonsbehindcaster • Stance • Criticaltoexecutinggoodcast • Solid,comfortable standingposition • Bodyangled slightly toward target • Castingarm shoulder toward target • Off-side foot slightly behind casting-sidefoot • Weight nearlyequallydistributed • Slight shift to back footon backcast • Slight shift to forward foot for forward cast andfollow through • Properlygrippedrod splitstarget • Castingmechanics • Continuous motion,explainedin steps DISCUSSthe overheadcast anditutility.DEMONSTRATE(or have a teenleaderor parent doso)onecast.Then breakthe cast intopartsforinstruction. HaveeachparticipantSTANDcomfortably.NOTEthe position of theirfeetandthatthisisaboutrightforthecast. Haveeach participantASSUMEa castingpositionwith a commontarget.ADJUSTtheirpositionsasrequired. NOTEthat a shiftinweightfrom towardtherearfoot onthe backcast and toward thefront foot onthe forwardcastimparts a bit ofextrapower(like a battersteppingintoapitch). STRESS that thecasting processisone continuing setof motions, not a seriesof steps, eventhoughitisdiscussedinstep- wise fashion. DEMONSTRATE pressing the free-spool button and proper thumb position on the spool and line.Have each participant PRACTICEitone ormoretimes. • b.Releasefree-spool • Pushfree-spoolbutton • Placethumbonbottomedgeof spool • Touchinglineand edge ofspool • Controllingspoolandline • c. Hold casting armat about 35angle • Rodtipabout eyelevel-2o=clock • Handleabovehiplevel • Castingarmelbow clear ofbody • Forearminstraight line with rod Haveeachparticipant EXECUTEeachof thesestepsinsequence andslowly.Thenattemptto put themtogethertomake a cast. [Using an openareawhere obstructions areabsentandno dangerofcatching a fishis presentmakesthislessoneasieron the learner.]

5. Sweep rod back to slightly beyond vertical byraising forearmand elbow • Castinghand abouteyelevel • Minimizewristbendforaccuracy • Reelhandletoward faceortarget • Stopjustbeyondvertical • Precision- stoprodat sameposition • Tippulledbackbylure inertia • Loadingrodfibersfor cast • Providesmajority ofcastingpower • Buttessentiallyvertical • Avoid lettingroddriftback • Startforwardcastimmediately • Nohesitationafterstop • Movearmforward, downsharply • Snap wrist forwardto boostspeed • Followpathofbackcast • Avoidoverthrowing cast • Reducesdistance • Reducesaccuracy • Ease thumb pressure at11o=clock • Rodstillsplittingtarget • Rodstillmovingforward • Controlspool withthumbpressure • Continue forwardmovement ofrod • Rodtipinlinewithflightof lure • Increasethumbpressure • Stopspoolas lure hits target • Practicetoeducatethumb • Bewarefrustration • Everyone getssomebacklashes • Pick>emoutandkeepcasting • F.Troubleshootingcasts • Relativelyflattrajectorydesired • Lesswindinfluence • Lessslackinline • Observearcofline • Higharc-release tooearly • Low,short cast-releasetoolate • Practicedevelopingrhythm • Makesitlookeasy • Efforteducating thumb worth it ASKparticipantsintheyfeeltherodloadingwhenthestopthe rodonthe backwardarcatthe vertical.NOTEthatthisis thereal power that casts thelure,notthe strengthoftheirarms, shoulders orwrists. NOTEthattryingtoAmuscle@thecastresultsinshorter,less accurate casting rather thanincreasingdistance and accuracy. EMPHASIZE the timing of the release and the need for practice todevelop a feelforit. DEMONSTRATEa properfollowthroughwiththe rodafterthe line isreleased. STRESSthat only practicecaneducatethethumbtoapply the properamountof frustrationand DISCUSSthe processof picking outbacklashes,includingyourpracticeinthatarea. DISCUSS the impacts of early or late release on the trajectory of the lure and line.COACH the participants to use observations of that trajectory as a teaching elementtohelp gettheir timing down. • Othercasts • Valueofothercasts • Whenoverheadcastcannotbeused • Matchingcastandsituation • Flippingorpendulumcast • Utility • Short,accuratecast • Gentleentryintowater • Precisecasting intight cover • Castingprocess NOTEthattheoverheadcast isused formostsituations,butthat othertypes of casts are used frequently by anglers. DISCUSSthependulumcast or flipping,includingits usesand execution. DEMONSTRATEa pendulum cast or flippin=,explainingthe

8. SummaryActivity Setupacastingtournamentorcastingcoursewitha variety of targets at varyingdistances.Havethe participants worktheirwaythroughthecourse,selectingthetypeofcasttheywoulduse andattemptingto hitallof thetargets.Besuretoinclude atleastonesituationwheresimplycasting fordistanceisthe requirement. LessonNarrative Bait-CastingEquipment Unlikethefixedspoolsonspin-castandspinningreels,castingreelshavearevolvingspool.Once the inertiaofthespool builds up,itliterallythrowstheline off thespooltowardthelure.Thatprocess produceslong casts.The revolvingspoolallowsthelinetocomeoffthe spool on thecastinthesameway itwent on, helpingtopreventtwistintheline.Andthatfeatureworksevenwhenafishpullsline offthe spoolagainstthedrag.Dragsoncastingreelsare designedtotakethepunishment oflargefishandheavy lines,andthey areoftensmootherthandragsonthefixedspool reels.Bait-castingreelshandleheavier lineswithlesssacrificeincastingefficiencythandofixedspool reels,and theyareabletoadapttoawide rangeof lure weights.These factorsandtheir durabilityhasmadethesereelsthe primechoice of bass, inshoresaltwater,andpike or muskyanglers.Themaindrawbacktobait-castingreelsisthattheyrequire theanglerto haveaneducatedthumbtocontrolthespoolthroughoutthecast.Ifthespoolisallowedto over-runtheprogressofthelure,theresultisabacklashorAbird=snest.@Manyanglersgiveup before learninghowtousecastingtacklebecausetheytireoftheinvolvedprocessofpickingoutthelooseloops of lineandgettingthem tolayonthespool neatlyafterafew ofthesechallenges.Oneauthorstatedthat baitcastingwastheAart ofthrowingcontrolledslack.@Oneofmyfishingbuddiesreferredtohiscasting skillby statingthatthe Aslackseemstohavecontrolleditselfaroundthespoolanddonea nicejob ofit.@ Never fear, everyone getsa backlash fromtimetotime,even withtoday=seasy-to-usereels. Reeldesignscontinuetoadvance,becomingincreasinglymoredurable,troublefreeanduserfriendly.This allows lessexperienced fishermentouse them as a matterof choice.Where heavy lures or baits are involved or wherecontrolof thebaitiscritical,these reelsexcel.Theyareexcellentforcrankbaits, spinnerbaits,plasticworms,jigs,poppers or baitundera poppingcork.Thefactthattheycan beteamed witha rodthat hasmore backbonethanmostlightspinninggearalsoaidsinhooksettingwherehard- mouthedfishmayneedto haveplentyof forcetogetthe hookhome.As lineweights getintothe15to 20 poundrange,revolvingspool reelstakeoverthemajorityoftheactionamongexperiencedanglers. Baitcastingrodscomeintwomajor varieties.Traditional rodshaveanoffsethandlethat bringsthelinein directlinewiththeguides.Usuallytheserodshaverelativelysmallguidesandareinlengthsofaboutsix tosevenfeet.Straightgriprodsusuallyhavelargerguidesandpairedgrippingsurfaces.Usuallytheyhave a longhandlebehindthe reeland an shorteronein front of it.Theymay or may not have a Atrigger@or fingergrip.Whiletheycomeina widevarietyofactions, mostbaitcastingrodsarea bit stifferthan spinning orspincastrodsof similarlength,butthemaindifferencebetweenthem isthelabelappliedby the manufacturer.Flippin= sticks,pitchingrods,squiddingrods,plunkingrods,andpopping rodsareall baitcasting rodsthatwillfind someinterchangeable usewithanangler who hasone. Safety ConsiderationsBefore the Cast Participantsmusttakepersonalresponsibilityfortheiractionswhenlearningtocast.Theyareincontrolof therodandreel.Theydeterminewhenand wheretheywillmakethecast oritscomponents,andonlythey can determineifitissafeto doso.Learningthat from the beginning isessential.Gettingswattedwith a castingplugcanhurt,butoncehooks areaddedbothpainandseriousinjury canbe inflectedifsomeone does notget in thehabitofpayingattentiontowherethereplugisat alltimes.Anangler needsto beaware ofwhere his/her plug behind, overheadand in front. The backcast isthe greatest concern.Fishermenget sointenseaboutwheretheyaregoingtocasttothat theysometimesforgettolookbehindthem toseeiftheir backcastis goingtohitsomeone or gethungina tree.Whenyouarefishingfromthebank,someonemaycomeup behindtowatchyou or just becausally 8

9. walkingby.Whenina boat,mostanglersknowtheirpartner(s)are there,butdon'trealizethattheirback castcanreachtheir partner(s). Ontheforwardcastmostanglersareawareof otherpeople, but sometimes forget about powerlinesand overhangingtrees.Becautiousalso ofthrowingoversomeoneelse'sline. Once thecasthasbeenmade, theplug can gethung up (this can happenduringpracticetoo).Caution participantsaboutputtingtoomuchpressuretoretrievethesnaggedplug,particularlypressureappliedby therod.Ifthe lure or practiceplugcomeslooseitcanshoot back towardtheangler orotherslikea bullet. Cautioninattemptingtodislodge a hunglureor practiceplug canpreventinjuries. CastingMechanics andPreparation Each reelshouldbe equippedwith well-laidline,and therodand reelshouldbe rigged withtheguides threadedandthecastingplugtiedtotheendoftheline.A largeswivel snapmaybeusedifdesiredto preventlinetwistingfrom therolling ofthe practiceplugonretrieve.Iftheequipmentisnot setuphave theparticipantsassistinthreadingtheir own lineandtying on theirowncasting plug. DragAdjustmentB Nearlyallmodernbaitcastingreelshavedragsthat canbeadjustedtoslipundervery lightpressure ortighteneddowntoafullylockedspool.The pressureisusuallyadjustedby turning a knob or star-shaped wheelknownasa stardrag.Basicphysics dictatesthatthe draggets stronger as the amount of line on thespool decreases.The dragshould beadjustedtono morethanabout2tobof the breaking strength oftheline.Adjustthedragbyhavingsomeone holdthelineatleast arod-lengthaway,applying pressureonthelinewiththerod,andadjustingthedraguntilthelineslipsundertheamountofpressure youcancomfortablyapply.Somefishingconditionsmaycallforaverytightdrag,whileothersmayneed a dragsetmuchmorelightly. FreeSpoolAdjustmentBSincebait-castingreelsthrowthelineoffthe spooltowardthelure,theyare oftenthe reel ofchoiceforthrowingmoderatelyheavy lures amaximumdistance.Theiradvantagecan becomeaproblem ifthelures aretoolight forthecastingstyle oftheangler,asthereelover-runsand throwstheexcessslackintoabacklashor Abird=snest.@Tocombatthatproblemreelsareequippedwith aspooltensioningdevicethat controlstheinertiaofthespool.Adjustment of that devise isimportant, particularlytothebeginningbait-caster,everytimetheweight ofthelurebeingcast ischanged.Tomake theadjustment,tightenthetensionadjustmentfully.Reel thelureuptojustbelowtherodtip.Depressand releasethe free-spoolbutton (usuallylocated somewhere that is easily reachedby yourthumb) or throwthe freespoolleversothereelisinfreespoolmode.Holdingtherodlevelwiththegroundandgradually loosenthetensionuntilthe practiceplugslowlypullslineoffthereel.Asyoubecomemoreproficient,you can backoffthetensiona bittolengthenyourcasts.Ifcasting intothewind,however,youmaywantto increasethattensionjusta bittocompensateforthewind=s influence onthelure.Remembertoadjustthe freespooltensioneverytimeyouchange lureweights. GripB Havinga propergripisthe firststepincastingwell.Griptherodby itshandlewithforefinger extended andwrappedcomfortablyaround thetriggeronthe rod.Place yourthumbon the spooland turn your handsoyourpalm facesdownandthereelhandleisup(forright-handers)soit staresyouin the face. Left-handers holdingthe reel inasimilarfashionwillhave thehandleunderthereel.Holdingtherodand reelinthisfashionallowsfreemovement of the wristwhilecausingthespool torestononlyone of its bearings,minimizingfrictionforeasiercasting.Thegripshouldbefirmbutrelaxed.Excessivepressure on thehandlefatiguesthecaster quicklyand reducesthe quicknessrequiredforgoodcasting. PositioningtheLureBLurepositionrelativetothetipoftherodisvitallyimportantinbait-casting. Heavyluresshould be withinaboutaninchofthetop.Asthelures getlighter,theyshouldbe positioned progressivelyfurtherfromthetip.Forexample,adouncelureshouldbeabout 3inchesfromthetopguide anda3ounce lure shouldbe4 -6 inches below thetip. OverheadCast The overheadcastisthemostbasiccast.Itcanbe usedmostofthetimeunlessobstructions areinthe way of thecast orsomethingorsomeoneisdirectlybehindthecaster.The stanceisimportant toexecutinga 9

10. goodcast withaccuracy,andcastingmechanics handlestheprocess of gettingthelure tothe position desired. StanceBStandfirmlyandcomfortablywithyour bodyangledslightlytowardthetargetsothatyour castingarm=sshoulderisnowpointedtowardthetargetandyouroff-sidefootisslightlybehindyour casting-sidefoot.Bodyweightshouldbe nearlyequallydistributedasthecastisinitiated,butitwillshift tothe backfootthenthe forwardfootasthe castis made.Holdingtherodwiththeproper grip, positionit soitsplitsyourviewofyourtarget. TheCastBThedynamicsofthecast willbe explainedonestepatatime,but theyarecarriedoutasa singlefluid setof motions. Push the free-spool button and place the thumb of the casting hand on the bottom edge of the spool, touching the line and the edge of the spool.An Aeducated@ thumb is what keeps the reel from over- running while allowing a maximum distance cast.Always keep the thumb on the spool, feathering the spooluntilthecastiscomplete. Holdthecastingarmtoabouta35angle.Thiswill placethetipateyelevel(2o=clockposition) and therodhandle abovethelevelofthehip.Thecastingarmelbowshouldbe clearofthebody,slightly aboveandinline withtheforwardhip.The forearm should beina straightlinewiththe rod,makingthe rod anextension of thearm. Sweeptherodbacktoslightlybeyondtheverticalbyraisingtheforearm andelbowbringingthecasting handtoabouteyelevel.Forbestcastingaccuracy,minimizetheamount ofwrist bendonthebackstroke andbringtherodandreelup withthehandlefacingyou(orfacingaway from you)squarely.Precisionis achieved by alwaysbringingtherodtothesameposition.Stopthe rodat theverticalposition--thereel handlestilltoward(oraway from)youandabouteyelevel.The rodwillcontinuebackundertheinertiaof thelure orpracticeplug,loadingtheforce of thebackcastintoitsfibers.Thisloading of the rodprovides themajorityofthecastingpower.The rodshouldremainona directlinetoward or away from thetarget throughoutthecastandthebuttoftherodshouldremainessentiallyvertical.Avoidlettingitdriftback overtheshoulder,since thisactually reduces the power inthe cast. Withouthesitationandassoonasyoustoponthebackcast,starttheforwardcast.Bringthearm forwardanddownsharply,allowingthe wristtosnapforwardforincreasedspeed.Followthesamepathas was followsinthebackcast.ShagShahidsuggestsassumingthetipoftherodistheendofyourarm and theplugisabaseball.Simplythrowthetip oftherodasthoughit were a baseball;butlikethrowinga baseball,avoidthrowingtoohardandlosingcontrol.The rodwilldothe workwithouttoomucheffort on thecasterspart. Best baitcasting reel under 100 https://www.baitcastingfish.com/best-baitcasting-reels-under-100-for-2023/ Asthe rodreachesthe 11o'clock position,easeoffonthe thumbpressure.(The rod should stillbe splittingyourtargetandmovingfoward.)Thiswillsendthelureinflight.Controlthe spoolspeedwith yourthumbwhilecontinuingthe forwardcast.Thiswilllowerthe rodtiptofollowtheline of flightofthe lure.Increasethepressureonthespoolwiththethumbasyoufollowthroughwiththecast,stopping the spoolasthelurehitsthewateratitsfinal destination.Evenwiththeassistance of afree-spooladjustment, theonlywaytolearntocontrolthelinefor bothlongcastsandfreedom from backlashesistopracticeuntil the thumbbecomes educated.Evenexperiencedcasterswillencounteranover-runfromtimetotime, usuallyattheworstpossible moment.Do notallowyourselftobecometoo frustratedifthefirstfew attempts require a bitof untangling. Practice alsowillreduce the arc oftheoutgoing line,thusreducingthe influenceofwindonyouraccuracy. Ifthelinearcshigh,thereleasepointwasa bitearly.Ifthe lure or practiceplugpowersintothe ground or waterinfront of you,thereleasepoint wasabitlate.Withpracticeyouwilldevelop arhythm thatwill seem almostsecondnature.Onlyyouandothercastersadept withbait castingtackle willknowthe effort requiredtoeducateyourthumb. OtherCasts 10

11. Sincetheoverheadcastcannotbeusedinallsituations,anglersareencouragedtolearn asidecast, flipping,andpitching.Youusethesamegripasexplainedinthislesson,butthestanceand arm action are theessentiallythesameforalltypesofcastingand spinning gear. Flipping(PendulumCast) The pendulum cast(morepopularlycalledflippin=)isused whenashort,accuratecastiscalledfor.To aim,holdtherodindirectlinewiththetargetandlook directly atthetarget.To learnthecast,startwith abouttworod-lengths ofline beyondthe rodtip.Thereelshouldbe engagedforthiscast.Grasptheline withthenon-castinghandandextendthearmawayfromthe bodytopullinabouta rod-lengthofline.At thesametime,raisethetipoftherodcausingtheluretoswingbacktowardyou.Whenthelureswings backtowardyour body,lowertherodtipandfliptherodupandtowardthetarget, feedingthe remaining linewiththe freehand.Thelureshouldtouchdown on targetandquitesoftly.Followthrough by keeping therodtippointeddirectlyatthetarget. With practiceananglercan becomevery accuratewith this technique,andmuchlongerlengths oflinecanbe handledifthereare notobstructionstoentangletheline. Mostanglers whoflipwillusealongrodB sevenanda halftoeight feet, aqualitybait-castingreelorspin- castreel,andheavyline.Flippingworksbestonfishthatareinactiveandholdingtighttowhatevercover isavailable.Thetwomostpopularluresforflippingforbassare theplasticworm ortheAjigandpig,@a jigwithaporkfrog.Thelureiseaseddown intothecover andtheangler watchesthelineforanytwitch. Manyanglerswhofishfortroutuseasimilartechniquewithmonofilamentlineandaflyrod,allowing themtoplaceabaitedhookexactlywheretheywantitwithoutcausingtoomuchcommotioninthe process. Pitching(Caution, onlyusethiswithsinglehooklure or practiceplug) First,letoutenoughlinetopermittheluretoreachtothe reel.Holdthelurecarefullyby theveryrearpart of the hookwiththefree handaboutlevel withyourwaist.Lowertherodtipkeepingthelinetightand flexingtherodtipslightly.Quicklyswingthe rodtipforwardanduptowardthetarget,lettinggoofthe lurewithyourfree hand.As thelure passes underneaththetipoftherod, releasethumbpressureon the line andcontinuetoraisethetipofthe rod. Thelure shouldthenfly just abovethetargetandtouchdown softly20 feetaway.Carefuladjustment ofthefree spool deviceonyourreelisadvisedforgoodpitching. FlipCastorUnderhandCast Theunderhandcast,alsoknownasaflipcast,providesalotofversatilityallowingcastsunderawide range of situations,includingworkingunder obstacles.Thiscastcan bemadefromalmostanystance, includingonethatis backhandedoracrossthe body.Itstartswiththe rodapproximatelyparallelwiththe waterandaboutwaisthigh. Asthecastisstarted,therodand forearm form astraightlinetowardthetarget. Therodisloaded by bringingthetipsharply downwardandextendingthe rodtowardthe target, releasing thelineasthe rodstraightens.Itiseasilylearned by practice,butabithard todescribe verbally. Practitioners=descriptionsalsovary. Best baitcasting reel under $100 A.J.McClane(inMcClane'sSecretsofSuccessfulFishing)gaveinstructionsforthecast asfollows. "Begintheunderhandcastby makinganupwardlift withtherodkeeping astiffwristandforearm and pivoting ontheelbow. Whenthetip reachesshouldlevel,reversethedirectionimmediately withacrisp, downwardpush sothattherodreturnstoitsstartingpositionandstopsabruptly.The weight ofthelurewillcausethe rodtiptoflexdownandintowardyourfeet.Astherod recovers fromitsbendandbeginsupward,releasetheline(orreleasethumbpressureonbait-cast).The lurewillsnapoutwardinalowarc.Donot attempttopushtherodforward.Whenthe underhand castisexecutedproperlyby theangler,thecastingbendof theroditself willprovidesufficient velocity tothe lure." In theirBasicFishingAquaticSkillsSeriestheMissouriDepartmentof Conservationsuggestsusing only thewrist inthefollowing suggestedprocedure. "Thebackcast intheflipcast isactuallyadowncast.The entirecasting motionisaccomplished by usingonlytherightwrist.Thearmsdo notmoveduringtheentirecast.Movingthearmsis 11

12. themostcommonerrormadeby beginners.Armactiondefeatstheaction oftherodandspoils thecast.Theright wristprovidesallthemotionandthelefthandactsas a fulcrum. "To beginthe cast,[releasethe line]andholdit,raisethe rodtipabout 12 inches withtheright wrist,thenimmediatelysnaptherodtip downsharply;thisservestobend or loadtherod.Next as therodbeginstostraighten, releasetheline.Theactionoftherodcasttheplug,thearmsdonot. Thesecrettothiscastistiming.The[linemustbereleased]attheprecisemomenttherodbegins tostraighten." Asanglers gainexperiencewithfishingsituations,allsortsofcastingtechniqueswillfinda placeintheir tools.Learninghowtohandlethebasiccastingtechniqueswithbait-castingtackletransferstosquidding tackle,jiggingtackle, orthe useofplunking tackle onsteelheadandsalmon.Where distanceandpowerare needed,revolvingspoolreelshavenumerousapplications.Exceptfortrolling,allofthemrequirethe angler toknow how tocast. Best baitcasting reel under 150 https://www.baitcastingfish.com/7-best-baitcasting-reels-under-150/ Practice,Practice,Practice The bigdifferencebetweena beginneranda skilledbait-casterliesinrepetitionofcorrectcasting processes.Asthebeginnerlearnsthebasicskillsandpracticesthem,their abilitytousetheirtackle increases.Qualitytackle,wellmaintainedisveryimportantinhelpingtodevelopbait-castingskills.Good luckinlearningtheartof throwing controlledslack. 12