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How to Cast a Spincasting Set-Up

This page talks about how to cast with a spincasting set-up and some practice tips.
How to Cast a Spincasting Set-Up

Spincasting tackle is ideal for beginning anglers because it is easy to learn and use which leads to mastery in a quick amount of time. For those who are unaware, a spincasting rod has small line guides and a straight handle as it is in best use with a whipping technique. Spincasting tackle is often used while fishing for bluegill, crappie and other panfish. The set-up of the spincasting reel is very simple as it mounts on top of the rod's handle and the fishing line is covered. The fishing line comes out of a small hole in a cover on the front of the reel.

Casting With a Spincasting Set-Up

To cast with a spincasting set-up, grip the pistol grip with one hand. If you're right-handed, turn the rod sideways so the reel handle points straight up; if you're left-handed, point the reel handle straight down. Now push the reel's thumb button and hold it down until you want to cast.

Face your target area and turn your body at a slight angle. The arm holding the rod should be closest to your target and aim the rod tip toward the target-about level with your eyes as this is where you will be releasing from.

In a swift and smooth motion, bend your casting arm at the elbow, raising your casting forearm until your hands reach eye level. When the rod is almost straight up, it will be bent back by the weight of the lure. As the rod bends, move your forearm forward with just a slight wrist movement. When the rod reaches eye level, release the thumb button and let the line fly out to the target.

If you are finding that the lure landed close in front of you, you have released the thumb button too late. If the lure went more or less straight up, you released the button too soon.

Learning how to use a spincasting rod and reel isn't too hard, but it does take some practice. If you really want to practice this you should buy a practice plug. A practice plug mimics a real lure as it is a rubber or plastic weight without hooks. When using a practice plug or any other type of lure, put a target on the ground about 25 feet away. Practice casting until you can consistently hit the target with your casting plug or lure. Always remember, being able to hit a target is much more important than being able to cast a long distance!