thefishingone

I don't get any backlashes/ very few. I do get a few birdnest from hitting objects on accident and I can't thumb my line. It looks like I'm somewhat ready to start fishing with my baitcaster. This Tuesday I was supposed to go to Rockland, Maine to got fishing but looks like bad weather. I'll update you guys on how I do when I go fishing sometime this week.

I'm going with the $25 one to start out and work my way up to a different rod when I get more expirenced and well of course get more money.

I can get a field and stream casting rod. My question is should I get a 6' or a 6'6 and why?

What kind of Shimano do you have? Price? I'm looking for a new one myself.

No The Reel Mechanic my parents want to move to Las Vegas. Man talk about fishing at Lake Las Vegas or Lake Mead. There's also a Bass Pro there too. So it'll suite me well. Any suggestions on what rod I should save up for? Remember two piece rod and cork handle!

Thanks for your nice comment. I'm going to practice tomorow again. Right now I'm trying to get my mom to bring me to Portland, Maine where they have Sports Authority and Dick's Sporting Goods by the mall. (walking distance) I'm going to look for a new rod and return my Shimano FX from KMart. I think its to heavy and the eyes aren't dead center, they're off to the side. Hopefully when I go I can get that Field and Stream rod for $15, $25 sounds like a rip off when there is the same item thats cheaper. Man I gotta move somewhere else where I can get those great deals you guys mention.

What the heck? The field and stream rods are $25 at both of the Dick's Sporting Goods store I went to within Tuesday and Wednesday... P.S. Any tips on how to cast far?

Thanks for helping me out guys. Right now I thinking of returning my Shimano FX rod because its a little heavy. I got it for $14 at KMart. Are there any good Deals going on at Dick's or Sports Authority? A couple days ago I saw fishing poles in a 20-30 trash can at Walmart, do you think those are going on sale? My dad said that in winter fishing rod/reel, etc are going on big sales because it isn't the season... is it true?

I've practiced for 40 minutes today and I must say I did pretty good. What I want to accomplish now is to cast with my right hand, one handed like the guy in that video but I want some tips to cast far. Just like the guy in the video.

HEy Don't worry about it I think my problem was I didn't setup the reel right, once again..haha. The thing I also forgot was when the lure is about to hit you slowly put your thumb back on. Any ways I cast with my right arm and thats my tv remote hand. I'm going to reread your 101 and then take it to the basement later. I have a 5'6 spinning rod down their so I don't have to worry about breaking a light bulb.

Thanks for all the advice guys! This should help me a lot. Since I can't go to the lake today (thunderstorms) I'm going to practice in my basement its like 25 feet by 20 feet. I'm going to use a luandry basket to land my plug in then work my way to a bucket. I'll update you guys later on how it went. Thanks again. P.S. How long till I'm like this guy...

Thanks for your offer The Reel Mechanic but right before you posted I did what Roostertail said (before he posted his message but on my own) and bought reel oil. CAn you guys send me some tips on using my baitcaster. I just printed out The Reel Mechanics baitcast 101 and I think I'm gonna need a little more tips/advice because tomorow I'm going to practice at the lake but with a lure.

Shimano FX Freshwater Casting Rod: Length: 6'0 Line Rating- 6lb-15lb Lure Rating- 1/4-3/4 Power Rating- Medium Action Rating- Fast 1/4 Plug Daiwa Megaforce Reel 10lb Suffix Siege line (currently)

Man I'm ready to throw my Daiwa Megaforce reel away! I setup my reel according to the weight of my lure but everytime I cast and brake the line the line still explodes out! Major birdnest! I haven't in the past two days enjoyed fishing for even 5 minutes! I'm thinking of returning to my old spinning combo. I've read the Baitcasting reel 101 thing by the reel mechanic but no bit of luck. I want to be able to cast my line farther than 50 feet but I'm only getting to cast 10 feet before a major birdnest. Am I putting the line on wrong? I have Suffix Siege 10lb line on it currently (1.99 at a local store). Is their any videos (I learn faster by video) that shows you how to setup your reel, putting on line, etc. Then to actually setting it up with the weight of your lure and to casting. Speaking of casting when I could cast 10 feet I usually cast with my right hand and my line would aways sail to the left any way to fix this major crisis? And to the proper way of braking. Oh and where should I put my braking system at off, 1,2,3....etc. For Daiwa Megaforce owners how do you have your reels setup? HELP EVERYONE I'M GOING FISHING TOMOROW AND IF THIS PROBLEM ISN'T FIXED I'M GOING TO HAVE TO RETURN THE REEL SOON!?!? This is my dream reel too.

Can I get it at Wal*Mart or K-Mart? Closest stores to me. Would WD-40 work?

Any advice on which one I should get? Please try to keep it under $3 don't have much money after the reel purchase.

Didn't get any. Any house hold items that would work? Vaseline? Idk.

joeyd50 I just purchased the Megaforce reel and man major birds nest! But that was my fault I forgot to set it up. haha. My reel seems to have a little squeaky noise every half spin. Any way to fix it with house hold items?!?!

Ahh thanks for the heads up another siteatick but I think I'm going to try the reel thought, you might have just been the unlucky one to get two bad reels.

Man! Your Dick's Sporting Goods stores are better than mine! I looked yesterday and the lowest rod was $25, Field and Stream. I've convince my mom to pay the extra $35 I need. I'm going to buy a Daiwa Megaforce Reel the one with the twitchin' bar. Was going to get it yesterday but they only had the display left. I was also going to get the Field and Stream rod (2 piece), but I can wait for the rod since you guys keep mentioning those great deals. I guess I can wait it out for a couple weeks till I can find a better deal than that. Thanks guys!

The seats in my mom's car can't fold down. Would it be okay if the rod was slightly bent for at least a full day or two?

All the good baitcaster combo's and good rods are all one piece now.

I don't believe it says anything about a truck.

I don't think I ever mentioned truck anywhere and I meant my parents cars.

My mom has a 2002 Chevy Malibu, I wanted to get a Abu Garcia Silver Max baitcaster with a Berkley Lightning rod that was 6ft. My question is if I bend my rod a little to fit it into my car trunk wouldn't it break after a while? And how do you fit your 6'6 one piece poles in your car trunk if you don't have trunk or a SUV. Just a Mid Size care.