What am I doing wrong

[BilgeBoy]

I gotta tell ya this is gunna take some time. I have been sitting in achair in the back yard flicking at a post (about 4-5 Mtrs) and MAN is it hard. I am getting better though

Jst working out the spool drag and magnet is half the battle!!

What a good excuss to get out there...my have to just duck out Sunday and have a flick

[seatime]

Sounds like you're on the right track BilgeBoy,

if you're gunna have a flick from a boat, take the lure for a troll every now and then, letting out the loosely spooled line and pulling it in under load, to tighten it up on the spool.

try casting down wind with lightly weighted lures, and into the wind with heavier lures, adjusting the brake as necessary, for more practice.

regards
Steve.

[Feral]

Been learnig baitcasters myself. Bit of advice mate gave me, which helped me a lot, release the spool and adjust the tension so that the particular lure you have on just does not fall towards the ground. It is apparently a bit tight for an experienced user, and cuts cast length, but a good starting point for mugs!

Cut my birds nest down drastically!

[BilgeBoy]

Hi all

Again thanks for all the awesome advice given on this post. I have been practing what you have suggested....stuck at it with the braid....and now have a MILDLY educated thumb. Well I only get a miner issue evry 10 casts or so....but getting there.

Thanks a heap to the guys a Buds Bait & tackle shop who were also kind enough to give me some pointers....The under arm flick sure is a better way to start!!

So far I have only landed a small ray....but I look forward to posting the results of all this practice!!!

BilgeBoy

[DR]

[smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] truth is, once you have it mastered you will wonder what all the fuss was about..

[cobia1]

As Reef fisher and gelsec said find a tree in your back yard or local park and start casting u will learn alot in just one afternoon. good luck