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Shimano Baitcaster
- Thread starter Pieter353
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You cannot set the drag to cast, you must set the cast control knob, or centrifugal brake.
With the lure hanging about 6 inches from the rod tip, press the cluth release button and allow the lure to drop to the ground.
Should a small overwind occur, tighten the cast control a bit. Should it drop very slowly, loosen a bit.
The ideal position to start casting is when the drop produce about one or two curls of line on the spool.
When you make the first cast, do not force it and control the spool with your thumb.
With more experience you can use less cast controll.
Remember to test it again with heavier lures and try not to cast very light lures in the beginning.
Enjoy and experiment with the best settings for yourself.
The manufacturers usually include a pamphlet explaining the settings of your reel.
With the lure hanging about 6 inches from the rod tip, press the cluth release button and allow the lure to drop to the ground.
Should a small overwind occur, tighten the cast control a bit. Should it drop very slowly, loosen a bit.
The ideal position to start casting is when the drop produce about one or two curls of line on the spool.
When you make the first cast, do not force it and control the spool with your thumb.
With more experience you can use less cast controll.
Remember to test it again with heavier lures and try not to cast very light lures in the beginning.
Enjoy and experiment with the best settings for yourself.
The manufacturers usually include a pamphlet explaining the settings of your reel.
Billaridoo
Senior Member
Here is something that could save you a lot of time and frustration. Works for me, everytime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDI5kwR5zjc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDI5kwR5zjc
Pieter
Use the advice on the drag nob as Ignatius has said and start off with the centrifugal brake at the highest setting. On most of the shimano reels the side plat of the reel opens up to expose what looks like a wagon wheel spoke arrangement with little plastic clips on. Move the plastic clips to the furthest position. always remember to balance out the weights. If you move on you have to move the one directly opposite that one into the same position.
As you get more familiar with the reel you can lessen the centrifugal brake by pushing the pins back a notch. This will cause the spool to be able to rotate faster and you can cast further.
Take it from someone who tried to teach himself, use the cheapest possible 10-14 lb monoline to practice with or you will lose a lot of money in cutting out major over winds. Also start off with heavy practice weight until you get the hang of it 1/2 once to 1/4 once should be alot more manageable.
Good luck and I hope the reel gives you hours op pleasure.
Use the advice on the drag nob as Ignatius has said and start off with the centrifugal brake at the highest setting. On most of the shimano reels the side plat of the reel opens up to expose what looks like a wagon wheel spoke arrangement with little plastic clips on. Move the plastic clips to the furthest position. always remember to balance out the weights. If you move on you have to move the one directly opposite that one into the same position.
As you get more familiar with the reel you can lessen the centrifugal brake by pushing the pins back a notch. This will cause the spool to be able to rotate faster and you can cast further.
Take it from someone who tried to teach himself, use the cheapest possible 10-14 lb monoline to practice with or you will lose a lot of money in cutting out major over winds. Also start off with heavy practice weight until you get the hang of it 1/2 once to 1/4 once should be alot more manageable.
Good luck and I hope the reel gives you hours op pleasure.
Pieter
Use the advice on the drag nob as Ignatius has said and start off with the centrifugal brake at the highest setting. On most of the shimano reels the side plat of the reel opens up to expose what looks like a wagon wheel spoke arrangement with little plastic clips on. Move the plastic clips to the furthest position. always remember to balance out the weights. If you move on you have to move the one directly opposite that one into the same position.
As you get more familiar with the reel you can lessen the centrifugal brake by pushing the pins back a notch. This will cause the spool to be able to rotate faster and you can cast further.
Take it from someone who tried to teach himself, use the cheapest possible 10-14 lb monoline to practice with or you will lose a lot of money in cutting out major over winds. Also start off with heavy practice weight until you get the hang of it 1/2 once to 1/4 once should be alot more manageable.
Good luck and I hope the reel gives you hours op pleasure.
Use the advice on the drag nob as Ignatius has said and start off with the centrifugal brake at the highest setting. On most of the shimano reels the side plat of the reel opens up to expose what looks like a wagon wheel spoke arrangement with little plastic clips on. Move the plastic clips to the furthest position. always remember to balance out the weights. If you move on you have to move the one directly opposite that one into the same position.
As you get more familiar with the reel you can lessen the centrifugal brake by pushing the pins back a notch. This will cause the spool to be able to rotate faster and you can cast further.
Take it from someone who tried to teach himself, use the cheapest possible 10-14 lb monoline to practice with or you will lose a lot of money in cutting out major over winds. Also start off with heavy practice weight until you get the hang of it 1/2 once to 1/4 once should be alot more manageable.
Good luck and I hope the reel gives you hours op pleasure.
Pieter
Use the advice on the drag nob as Ignatius has said and start off with the centrifugal brake at the highest setting. On most of the shimano reels the side plat of the reel opens up to expose what looks like a wagon wheel spoke arrangement with little plastic clips on. Move the plastic clips to the furthest position. always remember to balance out the weights. If you move on you have to move the one directly opposite that one into the same position.
As you get more familiar with the reel you can lessen the centrifugal brake by pushing the pins back a notch. This will cause the spool to be able to rotate faster and you can cast further.
Take it from someone who tried to teach himself, use the cheapest possible 10-14 lb monoline to practice with or you will lose a lot of money in cutting out major over winds. Also start off with heavy practice weight until you get the hang of it 1/2 once to 1/4 once should be alot more manageable.
Good luck and I hope the reel gives you hours op pleasure.
Use the advice on the drag nob as Ignatius has said and start off with the centrifugal brake at the highest setting. On most of the shimano reels the side plat of the reel opens up to expose what looks like a wagon wheel spoke arrangement with little plastic clips on. Move the plastic clips to the furthest position. always remember to balance out the weights. If you move on you have to move the one directly opposite that one into the same position.
As you get more familiar with the reel you can lessen the centrifugal brake by pushing the pins back a notch. This will cause the spool to be able to rotate faster and you can cast further.
Take it from someone who tried to teach himself, use the cheapest possible 10-14 lb monoline to practice with or you will lose a lot of money in cutting out major over winds. Also start off with heavy practice weight until you get the hang of it 1/2 once to 1/4 once should be alot more manageable.
Good luck and I hope the reel gives you hours op pleasure.