I’ve always found the side arm cast to be easier than the overhead. I guess its because that’s how I learned to cast as a kid and up until today I still use it most often.
I can pretty much throw the line like you showed, but I still need to work on my projectors throwing my spin cast. It’s quite annoying when I throw the line in the wind and end up with knots because I didn’t adjust my throwing position. I’ll definitely keep your tips in mind for my next attempt.
I see you’re casting from over your left shoulder when showing the initial cast. Is this for better view when explaining or do you cast from over your left shoulder? Thanks!
I typically cast over my left shoulder because I hold the rod with my left hand and it’s more natural to simply lift up and cast. If going for accuracy, I’ll do it directly over my head.
good information yes the school stuff is close to the same but it reminds me of what to do and not to do i watch them over and over but now it’s time to go fishing good luck out there guys be safe catch the big ones
Thank You Luke for really putting the time into these lessons. I’ve been a fisherman most of my life and still enjoy the lessons as I do find myself going back to old habits and “known fishing spots” sometimes without much success. It’s good you give us another professional option and some great refreshers.
Luke, thank you for covering the basics. Always good to re-visit and reinforce past methods learned, if for nothing else just to confirm one got it right the first time. What is your take when using braided line to give the remaining line on the spool a tug after casting? I was under the impression it helped to reduce wind knots by keeping the spooled line compressed on the spool. Also, when finished for the day, to cast out and reel the line back onto the spool though your hand under some resistance for the same reason.
I’ve always found the side arm cast to be easier than the overhead. I guess its because that’s how I learned to cast as a kid and up until today I still use it most often.
I can pretty much throw the line like you showed, but I still need to work on my projectors throwing my spin cast. It’s quite annoying when I throw the line in the wind and end up with knots because I didn’t adjust my throwing position. I’ll definitely keep your tips in mind for my next attempt.
How do you know what depth to put your trolling motor at? What depth would allow your trolling motor to have the best control of your boat?
Great question Darrell! There are various factors to consider for setting the trolling motor depth. The 2 most important by far are:
1) Keeping it high enough to not hit the bottom (nor anything coming up from the bottom like seagrass)
2) Keeping it low enough to not make noise at the surface.
Any depth in between these two low/high barriers is good.
Ok, dumb question, are you holding the line with your finger and releasing it?
Yes.
Silly question, what lure/weight/hook setup do you use to practice in the backyard without getting snagged?
I’d go with a Mulligan paddletail rigged on a helix hook.
Thank you, I was wondering the same thing! My casting stinks!
I see you’re casting from over your left shoulder when showing the initial cast. Is this for better view when explaining or do you cast from over your left shoulder? Thanks!
I typically cast over my left shoulder because I hold the rod with my left hand and it’s more natural to simply lift up and cast. If going for accuracy, I’ll do it directly over my head.
good information yes the school stuff is close to the same but it reminds me of what to do and not to do i watch them over and over but now it’s time to go fishing good luck out there guys be safe catch the big ones
Thank You Luke for really putting the time into these lessons. I’ve been a fisherman most of my life and still enjoy the lessons as I do find myself going back to old habits and “known fishing spots” sometimes without much success. It’s good you give us another professional option and some great refreshers.
Aim small miss small.
Luke, thank you for covering the basics. Always good to re-visit and reinforce past methods learned, if for nothing else just to confirm one got it right the first time. What is your take when using braided line to give the remaining line on the spool a tug after casting? I was under the impression it helped to reduce wind knots by keeping the spooled line compressed on the spool. Also, when finished for the day, to cast out and reel the line back onto the spool though your hand under some resistance for the same reason.