How To Cast Light Lures with a Baitcaster | Bass Fishing
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- Casting light lures on a baitcaster can be hard, but not after watching this video. You'll learn the right way to cast light lures on baitcasting reels.
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Is it just me or is a weighted senko not a light bait?
The lure in the video is not weighted. That said, many bass anglers throw unweighted Senkos on spinning gear because it's difficult for them to throw with baitcasting outfits. Hence the reason for this video.
But even though a Senko is used in the video instead of a fly, the principles taught in the video remain the same and are applicable for lures lighter than a Senko. So pay less attention to the actual lure used, and focus on the techniques taught instead.
Thanks!
@@bassresource well put
I was using just a Yamamoto senko on a worm hook weightless today no problems. Great cast! Had a terrible birds nest on a very light lure.
Unweighted senkos are not light in my book.
@@account2292 agreed. I birdnested on a very light floating lure, but the senko worm had just enough weight to cast it no problems!
I've got 50 years of fishing under my belt, and these videos are a refresher course for me, sometimes we forget the simple things and a reminder is all it takes to get another fish in the boat, thanks for info even if we forget we already knew how to do it
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback TOS BlackDeath!
I've always had issues casting lightweight baits. Thanks for the tips here. Good stuff!
Glenn,
Your videos are always instructive, clear, and helpful.
I'm a 64-year-old BassHole who just started using a baitcaster in the past 2 weeks. Good to know I can throw a lighter lure with one, and how to do so!
Keep the tips coming! (My favorites are still how to avoid getting hooked with hard baits -- hold the bait first -- and how to get unsnagged using a bow and arrow technique).
Roger, The Smiling BassHole
WOW! Thanks for the support Roger, and thanks for watching!
This vid has some good info! Keep up the good work!
Sir whats the casting lure for baracuda and mackerel
And whats best lure for casting for every fish
Who is this guy commenting
@@shahreyarfaridi925 there is none
Glenn. A big THANK YOU for this video. I kmow that this video is old given thst we are now in 2022. I was sooo frustrated with a baitcaster Lews Smash MedHeavy Fast-action 6’6” combo rod. Birdnesting was a common issue and almost gave up on my baitcaster ( was going to sell it). Taking advice of lowering the brake and loosen spool tension, My casts are now like 75 to 125 feet with a plastic swimbait. My eyes popped out in excitement. No more need to muscle my casts. A flick of the wrist and the “whip” effect of the rod did the trick. THANK YOU THANK THANK YOU
Nice! We love to hear feedback like this. Thanks for being a loyal viewer!
Finally a good explanation and worth the time watching it. I'm tired of watching videos that don't help
Hi Ohh Plurism. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
This video has made me realize I've been hucking light baits way too fast. Looking forward to trying again with these tips
Thanks for the tips! I've always had problems casting light lures using bait casters and really the major reason why I primarily use spinning gear. Thanks for the chance to win the Rage package!
As someone who is learning how to fish with bait caster this is very helpful thanks !
Good video! I had a stroke. I am learning to cast properly again. Your videos have been a lot of help.
Dang Brother... Hang in there and God speed on your rehabilitation... Prayers Prayers Prayers and more Prayers my friend. Be safe out there and best of luck!
Wow, that's awesome. Glad we can help. Hope you're getting better.
Sir, you have informed me ALOT about light gear now. I had no idea the type of rod can really effect the cast. I thought it was all technique and casting style. Love this videos tips!
Great! Let me know how you do!
Thanks for this video. I typically throw lite lures with a spinning reel, but prefer the baitcaster reel. Thanks for this tip.
just got an baitcaster i have to learn about using it.this video will help me to learn more about the baitcaster. use in fishing for bass.
Or for those who can't resist holding there arm, use a long smooth sweep backswing moving ur bait smooth as if ur fly fishing...the set up of the bait caster is the same...definitely going to try ur way. Awesome video!!
Hi fallingironreks83. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Finally, the secret is out! I have been using a baitcaster to throw light lures for years. I have an old Berkley light action rod with a pfluger reel and 8# mono line. You can get them dialed in to throw am 1/8 oz spinner or crank bait a good distance. Great combo for those days when the bass are picky and you have to finesse things a bit! Best rule, don't try to kill it on the cast!
Yes, absolutely Ratdog 305! Thanks for watching!
Double thumbs up. Great video, thanks! Can’t wait to apply it
Glad you liked it tealbluewhite!
You take take off the magnet? Won’t that spoil you?, also what Lb test on that Texas rig?
I have tried throwing light lures with my baitcaster in the past and really struggled with it. Hopefully using some of these tips will help me next time!
Bradley Stumm, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
I have been doing this for years. GREAT info. I would suggest that you use a high quality baitcast reel. Thanks
That’s a good tip as well, mrsheagy6. Thanks for sharing.
Just bought a small spool finesse baitcaster so this video is very timely. The tip about leading some line before casting was great technique advice.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Simple tips that help alot. Thanks!
good tips, what out internal brake reels? should i push them in or pull them out? A few of my reels have both adjusting on the left side and have internal braking system.
I usually set 2 on and leave it. Then adjust the reel as shown in the video.
Man I love your reviews and stuff.
I just bought a new baitcast reel and this video gives some ideas I will definitely put into practice when learning to cast properly. Thanks!
Glad to help, Loren Houle. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
What would you suggest for line preference for lighter style baits? Specifically weightless plastics?
For weightless plastics, I like to use 15lb Tatsu fluorocarbon line. The line sinks slowly, so it won't hinder the action of the weightless plastic.
This guy always has simple and practical tips.
Nice! We love to hear feedback like this. Thanks for being a loyal viewer!
Usually I go with a spinning rig for light lures, but I'll give this a try with a baitcaster. Thanks.
Thanks for watching Dewayne Atwell!
Would it be a good idea of i put 20 pound braid with a fluoro leader to increase the distance of my cast? I believe that for me as a bank fisherman distance is not always possible and really not needed that much as here in South Africa in the farm dams we fish they are mostly close to the bank just as it is with your dams. Is braid the answer? I recently changed all my rods, spinning AND casting to braid with a leader. Loving it.
Thank you sir, just when I was fixing to throw my bait caster away I actually came across this video and now I'm casting alot better
Great to hear!
I've needed this video for a while. I'll update after I make adjustments!
Glad to help, Richard Long. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
Good vid. This is definitely one of those moments where less is more. The less force you use to cast this out, the more distance you'll actually get!
Glad you liked it Lekan Oyefeso!
Excellent advice for light weight fishing gear.
i have had problems in the past casting light lures and this video should definately help
Glad to help, Thomas Pajor. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
this works its just hard to break the old habit of really slinging the bait out there
yes thanks will definitely get it tuned in better next time out.
when using super light baits and rigs do you still keep the magnetic breaks all the way off after adjusting or do you turn them on a little bit once adjusted like you would if using heavier gear ?
I'll use the magnetic breaks if it's windy and I need to cast against the wind. Otherwise I keep them off.
When would you choose the baitcater setup instead of spinning gear. Thanks love the info
When I'm using 12lb and heavier line, which is often.
what is the heaviest line you would use on spinning gear. Thanks in advance
Another great video Glenn! You are my "go to" for techniques and advice. Keep 'em coming buddy!
Thanks for the feedback Mark Aston! I appreciate it.
Very good video with easy to understand directions. Thanks
Hi Greg Vincent, glad I could provide value. Which one of them did you find most helpful?
Did you keep the tension magnet on the baitcaster on min
Thanks for the tip about not havin' to throw the bait hard! I'll be tryin' to lighten the throw a bit this fishin' season!
Great! Let me know how you do!
Great video Glenn nobody ever addresses setting up the bait casting reel for light lures. Thank you!
James Clouser, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Just got a medium rod and was getting frustrated with how poor it casted compared to my entry level light rod... Will try this next time. Great video!
You can do it!
awsome video does this technique work with light weight crankbaits
Excellent video on how to properly adjust bait casting reels.
Thank you so much for ur help in helping me learn how to cast a baitcaster now I'm going to bass pro shop and buy me two more thank you plz keep up the great work
I've got some super small and light top water baits, will this technique work for that?
Yes, it should.
This is great because my fishing goal this year is to learn how to properly and effectively use a bait caster. Really looking forward to practice this on the water.
Phillip Silva, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Good info on using light bait and adjusting reel tension , rod size and use wrist to cast instead of arm.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
I've been struggling with this for a little while. Thanks for the tips
All of these videos are full of great information, I love the paper trick as it trains you to do it correctly. thank you
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
With BFS reels and rods is it the weight of the spool or the action of the rod or both? And does line type matter 10lb flouro vs 20 braid
It's more about the rod than the baitcaster. Line type and size isn't a factor, really. Once you have it down, you don't even notice what line you're using.
What about for side arm throwers? Is there a light method for that? Thanks for the great information.
Same principles apply.
I enjoy all of the videos, you explain in detail so that the technique or situation is easy to try. Thank you and tight lines James C
Hi James Clouser. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Always good info from Glen. He boosts up my confidence after a few videos I'm ready to go rip some lips🎣👍
Thanks for the tip. Been having a little difficulty casting light baits. Gonna try it.
by brakes off, do you mean all the way to max or all the way loose
All the way loose.
Thx Glen for the video and tip for a rookie baitcaster like me. In the video I noticed you cast with the reel on its side, meaning the spool axis looked like it was perpendiculat to the water. Was that correct what i saw? Cause i tried last weekend for the first time and my spool axle would have been parallel to the water. And of course i did not lob my cast and i got a mess.
I tried throwing side arm. for me seems to be less likely getting a backlash. Do u think i should throw sidearm, and when i get better , move to your over head cast?
Yes, that's the correct way to cast a baitcaster. I explain in more detail in this video: th-cam.com/video/-DFWS9tvfRo/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
Tried casting a marabou jig with a baitcaster after this... helped a lot! thnx!!
Brendan Keleher, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
The fast action tip and turning the magnetic control all the way off. Using the rod tip to fling the bait instead of arm power was the key for me
You know you have a dirty mind when you're just listening and not watching but you cant stop laughing.
Does the reel matter for this? I've got a abu garcia black max reel and was wondering if going with a higher end reel would help cast lighter lures due to the higher end drag systems and better quality components.
how light? You are never going to effectively cast a 1/64oz or 1/32oz jig. I use abu revo stx and revo sx and routinely cast 1/8oz easily but I think I could with any baitcaster. Even 1/16oz with a heavier gulp or plastic can be done. Best advice he gave is dont cast hard, he didn't really show how to cast light lures though, I was expecting a trout or crappie magnet.....not a senko.
What is the lightest lure you could cast? I like to use 1/64 and 1/32 oz jigs for crappie and bluegill.
Yes, it's definitely possible! Here's an in-depth article that explains how: www.bassresource.com/fishing/finesse-101.html
Can the lure drop tune technique be used for every weight lure?
Yes.
Great video. I just about gave up baitcasters for light lures & went totally to spinning. Now I need to practice!
Yep, practice is all it takes!
Love the new series of "tricks and tips"! Great breakdown of basic mechanics. My kids are loving this. Thank you for making these videos.
You're welcome Gabe Harris! Thanks for watching.
great video, but I've tried using a bait caster but it never worked for me. back lash every time. would this technique work with a open cast reel?
Yes, it will work with spinning gear too. But you really need to learn baitcasters as well. Here's how to cast them: th-cam.com/video/-DFWS9tvfRo/w-d-xo.html
I'm going to try this. I usually use my spinning rod because I have so much trouble casting light lures with my bait caster. Great video as usual.
Great! Let me know how you do!
Great tip to prevent backlash and cast far. Backlash can take the fun out of fishing. I guess you could say you help put the fun in fishing.
Hi fshng2fish. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Thanks for the info on casting light lures.
You're welcome Michael Barquin! Thanks for watching.
Those are good tips, I usually use spinning gear for light stuff.
What would you use a light power baitcaster for? Crappie?
Define "light power"?
yah, most people only go to down to a medium powered rod but light powered rods are produced but several companies, what use do they serve?
Great tips today. Will start using these next trip
Hi pzrtek, glad I could provide value. Which one of them did you find most helpful?
very good info on how to adjust a bait casting reel..thank you
Good pointers, as always. Sometimes we forget that the rod's action can be your friend (or enemy) when trying to cast light stuff. It takes getting control of your rod , as well as your reel. Thanks for the tips Glenn... keep'em coming.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Turning off the mag control is new to me. I did figure out the line length thing but i backlashed all the time because I was flinging it too hard! I come here to comment so I can win the contests but as it turns out, the videos are extremely useful.
Kenneth Van Dyken, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Thanks for the great video. Always wondered how to throw light lures with baitcaster. Now comes the hard part; practice, practice, practice
Great! Let me know how you do!
I have never tryed anything lighter than 1/4 oz. on any of my baitcasters. I am going to try it. I have gotten pretty good at getting out backlashes.
Glad you liked it Bill Carter AB9QU!
I like them all.
Excellent video. Always having trouble with light lures. Will give your reco a shot for sure. Thx
shadi samaan, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
BassResource - Bass Fishing Techniques thanks
First I got myself the right rod like you mentioned (Abu Garcia blackmax 3 combo 6.6 fast action 2pieces rod)
Secondly, will put at min the magnetic breaks. (Had them at max lol)
Thirdly, will use the wrist and keep my arm to my side (very very difficult and takes lots of practice)
Wish me luck lol
THanks for this video again
I have the Duckett Triad 7'3 MH paired with the abu garcia pro, I absolutely love this set-up for casting very light soft plastic rigs, I did have to adjust cast control and my brake so that I could cast these very light rigs! ty for the insight, fantastic videos!
Hi david carlisle. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Excellent demonstrative tutorial, thank you very much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tips. One of the traps that fall into when casting is thinking that I didn't cast as far as the guy I was watching in the video. I am lured into trying to cast farther but swinging harder only to backlash. I think that the videos just make the cast look very far; like the writing on a side view mirror, "Objects are closer than they appear." I appreciate the review on setting the spool tension. I had always set mine so that the lure would fall slowly and stop t the floor with the spool stopping immediately. This always felt to tight.
Edward English, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Thanks for the awesome tip Glenn! I can't wait to give it a try the next time I am out.
Great! Let me know how you do!
never thought about turning the magnetic brake off either you learn something new everyday great video
John Bogaczyk, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Great tip, I'm curious about what your considering a light lure?
I like using Gander MTN 5" & 6" senkos weightless and have no issue casting those. What weight range do you mean when you say light lures?
All the way down to 1/32nd oz.
great tips Glen I'm guilty of trying to launch light baits. I'll take it a bit easier next time.
Nate Cassera, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Awesome video, Glenn. I often battle casting a light lure with my casting gear. I use medium heavy rods but will go back to my medium powered rods with your casting technique. I can clearly see your advice working. Tight lines brother.
Glad to help, Verner van Schalkwyk. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
I've really learned a lot on this one. Thanks Glen I see I need to practice more. Keep up the good info
Thanks for the support, Stan Boerner, and thanks for watching!
Is there a technique in casting on that angle? I always want to cast like that but I always fail and get a backlash. Right now all I could do is side arm cast. Any insight would be appreciated. I think this angle of casting is helpful if there are bushes on your side to.
Do you mean an overhead cast? If so, here's a video about that: th-cam.com/video/-DFWS9tvfRo/w-d-xo.html
Glenn, Thank you so much for making my life easier on casting weightless fluke. The line Flurocarbon 10lb test is ok for this application?
I prefer a little heavier, such as 12-15lb line. And line that's easy to cast, such as Seaguar Tatsu. Seems to work best for me.
thanks for these tips... I just got a baitcaster and struggled with this... spent a lot of the day digging out birdsnests...
Glad it helped!
Very good video and great job teaching how to use light bait.
I went and tried it out today. Worked perfect. Thanks for the great advice
Kirk Howard, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Gonna have to try out turning off the magnetic control! Thanks
Great tips here. I have never messed with my magnetic controls. I guess I will now. Thanks!
Glad you covered that. I usually use a spinning reel for small lures but this gives me another option. Thanks!
Glad you liked it Michael Soileau!
Great tip with more line out to cast the lighter lures !!!
Glad you liked it Al Perry!
hi quick question..what if i dont have medium light road?my rode is for 28lbs....still suitable for light lure?
wolfdragonz 11 It won't work as well but you can try, just don't have a lot of power with the cast
This is something I've always been curious about. Tons of help. Will be doing this soon!
The Largemouthed Angler, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Awesome vid thank you! I only recently started using my baitcaster reel and I’m absolutely loving it!!
Thanks for another informative video, Glenn. I do have one question, though. I primarily use reels with centrifugal brakes (Shimano). Should I set my pins for minimum braking?
Leaving 2 on is a good starting point for light baits. You can go down from there if you wish, but usually 2 is about right.
Thanks. I normally have 2 on most of the time anyway.