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How to Cast a Spinning Set-Up

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

Spinning set-ups are have a straight handle with large line guides that are on the bottom of the rod. They are some of the most popular bass fishing set-ups as they combine some of the easy to use techniques of the spincasting set-up, while adding a more line control for the angler. In addition, spinning rods and reels allow for more line to be quickly peeled off the reel, allowing for casting longer distances. A spinning reel is often called an "open-face" reel because the spool of fishing line isn't covered so it can be manipulated. The reel mounts under the handle similar to the spincasting reel.

Casting With a Spinning Set-Up

Learning how to use a spinning outfit may take more practice than spincasting as the mechanics do not rely on a button approach. Casting with a spinning outfit is very similar to using spincasting equipment, but without the button. The main difference is, at the beginning of your cast you grasp the spinning rod's handle, placing the reel "stem" between your second and third fingers. In addition you need to place thumb on top of the handle and your forefinger extended to touch the spool cover. With your other hand, ensure the reel spool is being rotated until the line roller is directly beneath your extended forefinger. Pick up the line in front of the roller with your forefinger and open, or cock, the reel's bail with your other hand.(Some reels have a lever so you can grasp the line and open the bail in one motion.)

After you have accomplished this procedure, casting is very similar to that for spincasting except that when the rod reaches your eye level as you are casting, you release the line from your forefinger rather than releasing the thumb button. Again, if you are practicing and the lure or practice plug lands close in front of you, your forefinger released the line too late. If the lure or practice plug went more or less straight up, you released your forefinger too soon.

To prepare for practice follow the same steps as for spincasting.