Man that's actually what I was looking for because I own a bait caster and it's kinda complicated to used.

"The bass fishing community can be toxic" one of the most underrated comments regarding fishing ever. 🎣

The breaks stop the spool from spinning AT THE END of the cast. The spool tensioner is what you adjust to the weight of the lure.

THANK YOU FOR BEING STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND EXPLAINING WITHOUT OVERCOMPLICATING I can’t even comprehend how many KZfaq videos explain HOW brakes work dude I DONT CARE HOW THEY WORK I WANNA KNOW HOW TO FLIPIN USE THEM 🤦‍♂️

Spinning reels are the way to go in my opinion 😅

No spool tension, breaks up or down until you stop getting backlashes. If you do that you'll get the best performance possible, farthest casting distance, better working drag, and reduced backlashes. I don't even use the spool tension knob.

I actually have never had a bait caster so thanks for the tutorial.

The best to learn how to cast a baitcaster is to have a friend that can use one, throw a long cast and then pull out a couple more yards of line out, then put a small piece of duct tape on the spool and reel it back in, then start trying to cast it. The piece of tape won't let the line bird neat past that point in the spool. So if you do bird nest, it will be easy to untangle it.

Bait casters are incredible once you get comfy with it. I absolutely love mine. I prefer it over any of my equally or more expensive spinning reel

When you are good at using a bait caster you can then have the tension at nearly 0 just make sure the reel is not moving side to side, you then control the line that is traveling faster than the reel with your thumb slowing it down, that makes for the longest cast you can do.

Just got my first baitcaster after 10 years of fishing. It’s taking some getting use to with the brakes and backlashes happening but I love it. Great for bass fishing.

Best rod and reel combo I’ve had in a while that speed stick and reel is amazing and not super expensive I have the 2 of the reels one is on a quantum accurist and it’s a perfect combo for fishing jigs and other bottom dragging baits highly recommend won’t break the bank either

thanks i have been struggling with my bait caster and i actually dropped sm on it and this helped me thanks keep making the amazing content

Great explanation!!!

You can loosen it to a certain spec and keep it there use any waited Luer you want just have to learn to control your thumb on the line

Great explanation! I’m getting back into fishing after quite a few years and was looking to get a bait caster to fiddle with along with a cheaper spinner- so far your video has been the most beneficial and thorough explaining all the parts, what they do and why! Thanks so much!

I was always confused with the whole brake thing that you so much. You are the reason I catch more fish

Actually, thanks for posting this. Despite being well familiar with baitcasters, your description of the magnetic brake has changed the approach I will use from now on when dialing in the reel

I really appreciate this I have been trying to ask people but no ones seems to care and it is really nice that some one does care for one’s

Bro I’ve looked at at least 20 different videos on KZfaq for this exact answer and information I thank you sir

Line only comes out too fast if you let it, as your line is going out lightly tap the line on your spool and if you do it correctly you should be able to loosen your breaks all the way. However, you should adjust your tension to the weight of your lure. With some reels it doesn’t matter as much but with most, if it’s not dialed you either will backlash every cast or you won’t get any range on your cast.

Adjust spool tension so lure falls half gravity speed... A roll cast i easier to learn at first then over head cast... Braid is easiest line to learn with... If using mono or floro use line lube to decrease memory

Just got a bait caster for the first time bc I joined my school’s bass team and I was NOT expecting it to be as complicated as it is. The one I got has a centripetal brake and a magnetic brake and it was a chore just to learn the difference in those. I didn’t even know backlash was a thing until I decided to cast my first cast, took me 15 minutes and all of my patience to get it undone lol. Took a lot of KZfaq videos like this one to figure out how to use it properly.

So glad I learned how to use a spinning reel, it’s the perfect spot between baitcasters and spin cast in terms of control and ease of use

This is honestly the most informative short I’ve seen for this type of reel. Thank you

Bro I am brand new to baitcasting reels and you have saved me so much time I hope you have a year full of awesome days all the love to you brother

Way to make a video that’s straight forward and honest!

Got my first bait caster Sunday it’s easier than expected when you get it set right

I remember my father teaching me, I always try to help people when they ask for help with fishing. Working a lure, how to catch a certain fish, how to use equipment, etc…

New to fishing and this was super useful knowledge. Thank you

Thank you so much for this ive recently got a bait caster and ive got it bird nested so much that i gave up with it and this got me wanting to try it again

ive had a baitcaster for a year and use it frequently but had no idea about the break. THANK YOU

Omg thanks man I needed this I didn’t know how the brake worked keep on making this quality content your amazing

You got tension and braking mixed up. The small tension knob on the left controls the tension the spool initially has to overcome to cast. The brakes slow your spool at the end of a cast so it doesn’t backlash. Both need to be tuned in so you don’t backlash

This video actually helped me so much! I didn’t know what a break was until now and I just tightened it up and man it made a huge difference! I’m not even getting birds nests anymore..

Another tip is to make sure you are using the correct rod for the weight of your bait. The bait has to "load" the rod. If not you're trying to "throw" the bait. Backlash every time

Thanks for the video! I’m new to the sport/hobby and this was exact what I was looking for. Keep up the content!

I already understand a baitcaster but you taught me how to use my brake better. I had not been switching between lure weights

I’ve watched so many videos and this quick video was better than all of them. Thanks

My method is to drop the bait letting the bait hit the water, if it continues to unspool you need to tighten it. Repeat steps until you no longer have line running out when hitting the water.

The matching bait caster to that rod is amazing along with the spinning reel

Super informative. Getting into real fishing and had no idea how to work it

Best way to learn a baitcaster is set the drag to where your bait or lure falls down at like 1-2 feet per second. You will birds nest or backlash 90% less. Then once you get the hang of casting, and you have the motions down, you release the drag more so you can cast further. Start slow!!!

As someone who almost exclusively uses bait casters or BFS gear, once you get comfortable with your set up, try not to mess with your settings including the brake. Use your thumb and muscles in your arm and wrist to controll how hard/ far you cast regardless of lure weight.

You've beat the heck out of that Lews. Gotta love to see it. They maybe cheaper but they take a beating and keep trucking.

great vid, one thing you might have forgot to touch on is spool tension vs brakes. spool tension is determined by weight, tighten until when you open the bail the lure barely touches the water. Brakes determine how fast your spool can spin. Regardless great video, this isn’t me trying to hate or anything btw, just help inform.

Really good simple explanation. Coulda used this years ago!!

Great tip! About a year ago when I first got my bait caster I struggled to keep myself from getting birds nest. Thing is where I went fishing I didn’t have service so couldn’t look it up. Had to use good old fashioned trial and error 😅…. Aside from fishing, I have those shoes too!

Thank you so much for this it really help 😊

Dude! Love your channel. I just started fishing this summer. I am teaching my daughters the same time I am learning. If you ever are in Spokane, WA, I would love to take you fishing and learning from you!

This explains the difference between the two styles of reel so well

I bought my first baitcaster in 1988 at 10 years old when they were difficult to learn.

I’ve been trying all of the tips for my bait caster. This thing is giving me the blues.

Thanks bro I just have a spin reel but want to upgrade to a bait caster thanks for info appreciate the vids.

This is the best baitcaster guide se I have found on youtube😄

thanks for sharing! Please make a video on the appropriate use of 2nd set of brakes (I think,it's the centrifugal force brake).

Something that took me a long time to learn was the actual casting after tuning it, what works for me is you have to Pendulum The lure around and cast it basically underhand. I haven't seen this mentioned in any of the tutorial videos I've watched it really helped me

Just get a dc if you’re having trouble. Turn the lure weight knob til your lure barely moves when you hit the button tighten it one more click up so it doesn’t move and cast. Loosen as you get used to it. Remember to thumb the spool before lure hits the water.

Man it would be very cash money of you to link the part 2 in this short.

there is also one more knob that you forgot to mention though im not sure if its on every one but its on mine.. its similar to the brake but its for the end when the lure hits the water. so if you dont want to learn to use it with 0 brakes and worry about backlash period. the other knob lets you control if the line will even come out if you push the button to let it come out. you can adjust that so when the lure hits the ground or water it wont cause a backlash if your thumb isnt on the spool. so with the brake and knob combo you can make it so it never backlashes though this reduce casting distance. since both brake and knob adds friction that can be applied with your thumb on the spool right after casting. though people still should get used to doing it with least brake and apply small thumb pressure on the spool right after the cast then they can get the farthest cast possible with any lure. but ya if mess up then get backlash.

Just bought my first baitcaster and really needed something to teach me so thanks for this video😅

My Walmart frog is missing the eye lmao. Made me laugh when I saw you had the same. I love when big content creators aren’t using stuff like a $15 frog

Just got my first baitcaster and this was pretty helpful

when I first got my bait caster on my breaking system I kept on 6 then slowly went down to 3 and I usually didn't have to use my thumb but I think this video is really good for beginners 👍🏻

Thanks also I have the same frog lure you have on your rod

Thanks idek if i will get a baitcaster but i will still remember this

But u are losing a lot of distance because u dont have the spool tension knob... The side to side play is too much so when u cast it "wiggeling" and u loose a lot of distance. U need to adjust it so its not wiggling (no side to side play)...

i’ve been looking for a baitcaster so this was very helpful, ty

I adjust spool tension for lure weight and I usually adjust brakes based on wind and lure weight

Thanks. 10+ years of fishing and I still choose spinning rod and reel. Baitcasters would undoubtedly stress me tf out

I just got that same combo and so far it feels great!

Best explanation I’ve seen yet

I bought my first baitcaster to try out because I've always been a spinning reel user and I just wanted to try out the baitcaster. I was so confused. And pretty much everyone around me used spinning rods. Long story short, thanks for the upload

Yeah. I have an old rare one my grandpaw passed down to me, I don’t use it often because it’s a right hand crank and I am a left hander. And also because it’s so pristine I don’t want to ruin it, but I have been thinking of buying a newer and better one with a left hand crank so I can feel more comfortable

Took me a week to be able to use one. I put both spool tensioners at a high setting when I started and loosened it a little bit every day until the tension is at the lowest setting.

Wow that actually helped me

I’ve never been too big into bait casters but I’d like to get more into them

uhm sorry. the tension know is foe changing lure weights, the breaks don't need to be changed when u change lures. the breaks are purely to control spool speed and casting distance. the tension knob controls how much force need to be put on the spool to get it moving, that's why you adjust the tension know so that the lure can drop on an open bail and not cause a back lash, if u get a small backlash just from letting your lure drop to the ground, u will get a massive backlash when you cast. so once you adjust the tension so that your lure drops slowly, then set your breaks to around 80%. then once u get comfortable casting at 80%, turn the breaks down to 70% and so on till u get the desired casting distance. sorry for correcting you. just wanted to add this. nice vid.

Thank you Thai really helped bc I just got my first baitcaster

I own a bait aster and it has been given me hell. I appreciate the video its been helpful, thanks. 🎣

I’m getting a baitcaster reel for Christmas thanks for the tutorial

When I was trying to learn to use a bait caster way back in the day... I don't know if it was that specific reel or that instructor, but I was told to keep my thumb on the reel and vary the pressure to keep backlash down, and that was way too much for 10 year old me. I've stuck with spinning reels since.

Might want to do a tutorial with a reel not missing the spool tension knob. Its so much more reliable than the dial systems on those cheap reels.

Best way I found to us a bait caster is to buy one and just start using it . I usually put a sinker on the end of my line and go out back and practice until I get the feel for it

Honestly video helped out a lot thank you

Instead of picking the bird's nest try this first. Set your drag all the way up, start to reel and apply as much pressure to the spool with your thumb . Try and get 2 or 3 rotations of the spool done. A grand majority of the time this unwinds the knot letting you pull the line free with ease

You’ve been a big help from the videos I just saw thx

I caught one of these in a neighborhood pond, spooled it up the next day, and birds nested on my first cast. Hopefully this helps me out

I don't know why but I got so excited seeing the exact same frog bait I have :D

Thank you so much I have a bait caster but it’s just sitting there with no line or anything and I’m glad to use it again 😂

thé breaking system( the last part he showed) isn’t for the weight adjustement that’s the little knob on the side’s job the breaking system like in the name is meant to stop your réel but if you set it just right you don’t even have to stop it when it touches the ground the breaking system will do it for you. P-S learn to know your reel if you do adjustments will become much much simpler

Bro I wish I had a baitcaster lol id need a lefty one like you have and they don't sell them any where I hate ordering online and I also don't know what a good one to buy would be

You didn’t let ‘em know about that spool tension knob tho😂

Very helpful thanks

There is also this amazing mechanism that’s called backlash and it’s really fun

Fished with pretty much every type of reel, bait-casters are last choice. The control is fantastic and you can do a lot more with them and cast further- but there’s way too much to go wrong on them. Every single time I go out with my caster SOMETHING goes wrong with it.

Getting into the fishing community want a bait caster but looks difficult to use but still gonna try one

Supposedly a right-hander shouldn't use a left-hand crank on a baitcaster. But if you're comfy fishing with a spinning reel, use a baitcaster with a crank on the same side (i.e. I use a lefty baitcaster reel even though I'm right handed). GAME CHANGER.

“spool, the spool will continue to spin”

This was very helpful i just got one the other day and i got a giant birdnest. It would have been a lot easier if i saw this video first