Ive always used the ones with a dome with a hole on top(stupid me cant remember what its called lol). And I decided I want to use bait casters and I literally have been practicing for hours and I still get a small birds nest(ball of fishing line) every once and a while and Im wondering is there any special way that you fish for trout in fast flowing rivers using bait casters? Im definitely going to practice in the ponds first.
River trout fishing with bait caster.
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Why do you want to use a baitcaster for trout? They're usually heavier gear, and trout are so much more fun on lighter tackle. Also, its often difficult to cast the lighter lures/bait used for trout with a baitcaster.
FishFreak95;4251124; said:
Most of the time when you get a rats nest (thats what we call it) it's because the spool was spinning out faster than the line was being pulled out. That causes slack in the line and can cause a big mess. You basically just need to thumb down a little harder. Don't let the spool spin free until you get a hang of it. Thumb on the spool, click the button down, and keep tension on the line when you cast until the line hits the water. It takes practice for sure. It can be a real pain with brand new mono or when casting into the wind.
Just keep practicing and you'll get it.
Nothing wrong with using a baitcaster for trout...it's called a finesse rig, you can spool up a finesse reel like a pixy or presso with 6lb test and have at it.
Eatsomekiwis;4369665; said:
The Pixy is a wicked reel, lightened spool and 2-4lb test and you're having a blast fishing for trout. If you're not feeling that spendy, a modded Sol works almost as well. I prefer finesse fishing with UL baitcasters, makes realistic presentations with certain lures/baits much easier.
xEchOx;4254736; said:Most of the time when you get a rats nest (thats what we call it) it's because the spool was spinning out faster than the line was being pulled out. That causes slack in the line and can cause a big mess. You basically just need to thumb down a little harder. Don't let the spool spin free until you get a hang of it. Thumb on the spool, click the button down, and keep tension on the line when you cast until the line hits the water. It takes practice for sure. It can be a real pain with brand new mono or when casting into the wind.
Just keep practicing and you'll get it.
Like he said, Keep your thumb on the spool to provide tension and keep on practicing.