Learning how to cast takes some practice, but is really pretty simple.
Beginners will find it easiest to learn with a spin-cast outfit. (Note: you can first practice casting in your yard by tying a small non-sharp weighted object to the line.)
Get a feel for the equipment-Hold the rod out in front of you to get a feel for how the spin-cast reel works.
Reel up the line until the bobber is about four inches from the tip of the rod.
Now, press down firmly on the release button and hold it there.
Now let the release button go. The bobber should fall to the ground.
You have just learned how to release the line from the reel,
a very important step in casting.
To prevent loops that can become tangles from forming in the line, carefully add tension to the line with your thumb and forefinger while reeling in the line.
You should hear a click when you start to reel-that is the pick-up pin of the reel being activated.
Now you are all set to wind line back onto the spool of the reel.
Remember whenever you are fishing to always reel in enough line after you cast to hear that click.
This will prevent excess line from coming out of the reel, and loose line can mean missed fish.
Final Check
Your line is ready and your hook and bobber are tied on.
Place your bobber 6-12" from your rod tip and make sure your line is not wrapped around your rod.
Before you cast, look behind you to be sure no one else is there.
Also, check for trees and bushes that can get in your way.
Casting
Face the target area with body turned at a slight angle, about a quarter turn. Aim the rod tip toward the target, about level with your eyes.
Press and hold down the reel's release button.
Swiftly and smoothly, bend your arm at the elbow, raising your hand with the rod until it almost reaches eye level. When the rod is almost straight up and down, it will be bent back by the weight of the practice plug. As the rod bends, move your forearm forward with a slight wrist movement.
Next, gently sweep the rod forward, causing the rod to bend with the motion.
As the rod moves in front of you, reaching eye level, about the 10 o'clock position, release your thumb from the button.
The bend in the rod casts the bobber and bait out.
You have just made a cast!
If the plug landed close in front of you, you released the thumb button too late.
If the plug went more or less straight up, you released the thumb button too soon.
Beginners will find it easiest to learn with a spin-cast outfit. (Note: you can first practice casting in your yard by tying a small non-sharp weighted object to the line.)
Get a feel for the equipment-Hold the rod out in front of you to get a feel for how the spin-cast reel works.
Reel up the line until the bobber is about four inches from the tip of the rod.
Now, press down firmly on the release button and hold it there.
Notice how the bobber stays in the same place.
Now let the release button go. The bobber should fall to the ground.
You have just learned how to release the line from the reel,
a very important step in casting.
To prevent loops that can become tangles from forming in the line, carefully add tension to the line with your thumb and forefinger while reeling in the line.
You should hear a click when you start to reel-that is the pick-up pin of the reel being activated.
Now you are all set to wind line back onto the spool of the reel.
Remember whenever you are fishing to always reel in enough line after you cast to hear that click.
This will prevent excess line from coming out of the reel, and loose line can mean missed fish.
Final Check
Your line is ready and your hook and bobber are tied on.
Place your bobber 6-12" from your rod tip and make sure your line is not wrapped around your rod.
Before you cast, look behind you to be sure no one else is there.
Also, check for trees and bushes that can get in your way.
Casting
Face the target area with body turned at a slight angle, about a quarter turn. Aim the rod tip toward the target, about level with your eyes.
Press and hold down the reel's release button.
Swiftly and smoothly, bend your arm at the elbow, raising your hand with the rod until it almost reaches eye level. When the rod is almost straight up and down, it will be bent back by the weight of the practice plug. As the rod bends, move your forearm forward with a slight wrist movement.
As the rod moves in front of you, reaching eye level, about the 10 o'clock position, release your thumb from the button.
The bend in the rod casts the bobber and bait out.
You have just made a cast!
If the plug landed close in front of you, you released the thumb button too late.
If the plug went more or less straight up, you released the thumb button too soon.
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