02-18-2022, 10:03 PM
I wanted to start off with an introduction. I'm new to the fishing scene. I've did a little when I was younger with the old push button spin cast reels I had as a kid, but never anything major. I've been a power lifter for the last decade until a recent Spinal injury sidelined me. I've decided to start killing some time fishing and I'm just getting started and collecting supplies. I'm in the Georgetown / Round Rock area, but would love taking trips down to my old home (Galveston.)
First, I'm getting used to all the spin cast / bait cast reels. I bought a couple from Academy. Bought a $39.00 real cast with ball bearings along with a bait caster by KastKings.
I've been doing a lot of reading the spin cast are easier and more friendly for newbies.
Can anyone help with why I find the opposite? LOL
I try and load a spin reel and can't get the line to spin on the reel and if I do it is a mess.
I can spool my new bait caster within 3-5 minutes and it cast pretty far for a new guy.
My only problem with the bait caster I think is dialing it in. Correct me if I'm wrong. The more drag, the less chance of a birds nest? The less drag the higher the chance?
Look forward to chatting and learning from you guys.
First, I'm getting used to all the spin cast / bait cast reels. I bought a couple from Academy. Bought a $39.00 real cast with ball bearings along with a bait caster by KastKings.
I've been doing a lot of reading the spin cast are easier and more friendly for newbies.
Can anyone help with why I find the opposite? LOL
I try and load a spin reel and can't get the line to spin on the reel and if I do it is a mess.
I can spool my new bait caster within 3-5 minutes and it cast pretty far for a new guy.
My only problem with the bait caster I think is dialing it in. Correct me if I'm wrong. The more drag, the less chance of a birds nest? The less drag the higher the chance?
Look forward to chatting and learning from you guys.