Casting Distance

[Moneyshot]

why cant i throw light baits Aat all with my baitcaster...i really struggle any tips?
Im talking about jerkbaits and soft plastics..trigs mostly

[livetofish]

Rod action and line size have alot to do with casting light baits. What is your set up

[Moneyshot]

St Croix Avid 7 ft med fast...12lb sufix diawa megaforce

[AJH]

how light of a bait are you trying to throw, 1/8 oz with a baitcaster is about it for me.

[Moneyshot]

i mean i can throw a 1/8 original floater like ten yards..it seems like the line just doesnt want to come off of my reel..ive adjusted the brakes and everything

[cmclairday2]

You may want to drop back to 10 or even 8 pound line. With a Medium power rod, you should be fine with the lighter line. You may want to check the lubrication/function of your reel as well. If it wont throw the bait even on freespool, you may need to check the reel out.

[THKUSTOMS]

I dont think the megaforce was built for light baits..
You want to go light try the Sol or something that is "tuned" to throw a lighter weight..

[Moneyshot]

lol i guess that makes a lot of sense...how bout the orra??

[hunt22-250]

Try the 50MG CORE. It will let you cast the smaler baits.

[Lsto19]

lighter line and med - med light action rods will answer the mail for you with the smaller plugs. Try the spinning stuff if you are really concerned about casting distance

[Moneyshot]

im thinking about trying an orra...as much as i'd like to go out and buy a core or a revo...thats about what i have in my price range...if you have any suggestions around there let me know

[Revofisher]

The revo s is only 26 more dollars than the orra and i can throw light baits with it very well, but I am using 10 lb test line, so that will make a difference. If you can hack the extra $ the stx will throw light baits a mile or two.

[beethao]

buy the shimano citica E. it's the best reel in that price range.

[DrCrankinstein]

If you backlash at the beginning of the cast, adjust the spool tension knob on the right-hand side of the reel. If you are backlashing towards the end of the cast, adjust the spool brake on the left hand side of the reel. Both of these settings will effect casting distance on any baitcaster so start with them both on max and work backwards.

[charger19]

My citica e will outcast my stx with light baits and you can find it for a $100 or less if you shop around.But niether one of them is a sol!The daiwa viento does really well with lighter baits also.You can find citica e's and vientos on the for sale board here in your price range.