Casting Distance

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Permalink Reply by Eric DeLay on August 18, 2009 at 6:07pm

I have used the little Chronarch 50 for throwing the smaller baits but sometimes you just have to go to a spinning reel.

Permalink Reply by Rodney Heupel on August 18, 2009 at 6:31pm

Tell us more, what reel are you using? Line type and pound test? Rod length and action? Given this I'm sure you will get a more informed answer. As all ready stated, sometimes you have to use that spinning rod.

Permalink Reply by Josh Potter on August 18, 2009 at 9:59pm

I fish that same bait a lot in the spring and I throw it on a 7' medium Shimano crucial and I take the brakes compeltely off on my reel. I think the rod has as much to do with castability as the reel but on a 1/4 oz. bait you will have to get used to being wide open on the reel.

Permalink Reply by Eric DeLay on August 18, 2009 at 10:10pm

I agree with JP. I think you need just the right combo and you need eliminate as much resistance in the reel as possible. The Chronarch50 has a little spool so it casts the little baits better than a 100 or 200 size reel.
The biggest problem with throwing little baits on my Chronarch is that a small headwind screws everything up. If you have the wind at your back they zing out there a mile but if it is reversed you are going to backlash a bunch and/or not get much distance.
At least with a spinning reel you can be more consistent.

Josh Potter said:

I fish that same bait a lot in the spring and I throw it on a 7' medium Shimano crucial and I take the brakes compeltely off on my reel. I think the rod has as much to do with castability as the reel but on a 1/4 oz. bait you will have to get used to being wide open on the reel.

Permalink Reply by T Dot on August 18, 2009 at 10:44pm

clean and lube your reel.
spool up with the smallest diameter mono.

if you be brave - turn off all the brakes.
if you be unbrave - keep 1 brake on.

watch the lure fly.

word of warning - dont get into casting contests with anyone, as others WILL get hurt.

if that doesnt get the distance you want, i would suggest getting a longer rod, or atleast a rod that will load properly with that specific weight.

Permalink Reply by NickBarrFishing.com on August 18, 2009 at 10:57pm

All the tips are great, as stated before, I think you really need to find the right set-up for the baitcaster, some of my reels just dont cast a light lure as well, whether is be the weight of the spool or what, but if you can get a drilled spool and a small spool (such as Delay said 50 size) that will be your best best. The higher quality of reel will usually give you the least resistance on the spool so u can cast farther with the lighter trap.

Also, if you like the small trap, try adding Storm Suspend-Strips on it, it will increase the weight and should not alter the side to side action, but it will suspend or sink instead of float.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hastings on August 18, 2009 at 11:34pm

Joel,

I'm not a prostaffer, just a fan, try "Xtreme Reel +" it is a dry lube(like wd40 but not oily and no residue or smell) that you use inside your reel. I am not easily sold on any of these types of things but the proof is in the use. You will double your casting distance with most light baits on a bait casting reel. Haven't used it on spinning gear, but i think its space in the market is with the bait casters. If I know I am going to do a lot of casting or pitching, I will lube each reel before the night before. But on my Pfluger presidents it only take about 30 second to pop them open drop a few drops on the spindles and bearing areas and watch out for that second cast...... cast lightly so you don't unspool your reel or get a massive backlash. Really works.

Steve

Permalink Reply by Chris Blandi on August 19, 2009 at 12:19pm

Great tip Steve, might have to try the stuff if I ever cast the tiny lures.

Nick, I've never seen a Rattle Trap that floated.

Permalink Reply by BigBass Dez on August 19, 2009 at 12:42pm

Hey chris , I own two floating Traps .. I picked them up down @ BPS in nashville years ago(over 9) ..They are slick in the water , they work simular to your floating rapalas just without a lip .. I stop using them down there because the strippers would just go crazy on them .. iv thrown them a few times up here but not much .. To be honest , whenever im throwing topwaters they never cross my mine (ony got two), but i will tie one up for sammy this wkend and let you know , only because im competing against nick !!! lol

Chris B said:

Great tip Steve, might have to try the stuff if I ever cast the tiny lures.

Nick, I've never seen a Rattle Trap that floated.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on August 19, 2009 at 12:49pm

Try using a longer, more limber rod, smaller reel and applying kvd's line and lure conditioner.

Hope it helps.

Jordan

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on August 19, 2009 at 1:45pm

I use a 7 1/2 foot steelhead hot shot rod with that bait and I can cast it a great distance at least for a crank. I don't think I could cast it any further on a spinning reel unless I was using braid.

Permalink Reply by 2000subaru on August 19, 2009 at 2:15pm

If you are really into your reel, you could have it "Supertuned" by a reel mechanic and increase casting distance and reduce the friction on the inside of the reel. I have seen it as cheap as $40 to have it done. The before and after numbers show great improvements in distance. Just a thought.

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