Preytorien Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I always see pros doing it. Are there any tricks, tips, or lessons that can show me how to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User scaleface Posted May 27, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 27, 2015 I thought everybody did it . Are you referring too medium baitcasting equipment ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeyew Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I can only cast with one hand (on my baitcaster) if I am not casting for any real distance. It's usually if I get lazy and just want to do a quick flick. I use more of a wrist action to throw the lure out there. And I make sure that my fingers are gripping the rod very securely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Scott F Posted May 27, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 27, 2015 I always see pros doing it. Are there any tricks, tips, or lessons that can show me how to do this? If you are casting with your right hand, hold the rod with the spool facing up. Rotate your wrist so the spool is now facing left and the back of your hand is facing the sky. Now cast using your wrist and arm with the same motion as throwing a baseball. If you are casting with your left hand, rotate your wrist so the spool faces right. If you can't or don't know how to throw a baseball, I can't help you. Find a little leaguer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino68W Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I do it every now and again. But there have been times where I almost lost my rod and reel haha. It's especially hard since I am a righty and only use lefty equipment. Keeps me from ever switching hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatZX14Fella Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I used to only be able to cast with one hand. Now when I do it I feel like I'm going to throw my rod and reel in the water. It isn't worth losing money to feel cooler by casting one handed in my opinion. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jd_Phillips_Fishin Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I do it when I am parallel to a dock trying to land a worm a few inches by the edge of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canyon explorer Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Depends on the length of the bait casters handle. 6-8" handles are usually on rods up to 6' and are usually cast with one hand. As the casting rod gets longer e.g. 6.6" to 8' the handles get longer and require the left hand to help lever the rod and usually a heavier bait; Unless your pitching or flipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Catt Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 28, 2015 80-85% of my casting is done with one hand it's easy if y'all would let rod do the casting! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Mike L Posted May 28, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted May 28, 2015 80-85% of my casting is done with one hand it's easy if y'all would let rod do the casting! Ditto Leave about 2ft of line from the tip and it's a lot easier. Sometimes by doing a side arm roll cast you can get a lot more distance than you'd think. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajoe222 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The only time I cast with two hands is when I'm throwing cranks, but then again that's about the only time I'm looking for distance. If I were fishing from shore, I'd do It a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Raul Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 28, 2015 I can't even remember the last time I made a cast with two hands but it's been a very really loooooooong time ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User RoLo Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 28, 2015 I can't even remember the last time I made a cast with two hands but it's been a very really loooooooong time ago. I'm surprised that no one said: "The last time I used two hands, I was teaching some girl how to cast" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User deep Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 28, 2015 I can't even remember the last time I made a cast with one hand.... Oh wait, I can!!! That's how I pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDMeyer Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I think the biggest tip is practice. You got to get that muscle memory down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark_Basser Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I only cast one handed with light lures and when pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveo-1969 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I always use both hands to cast, baitcasting or spinning. Hmmmm... seems I'm in the minority here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB 77 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I always use both hands to cast, baitcasting or spinning. Hmmmm... seems I'm in the minority here! No, I use two hands quite a bit. Long casts, heavy baits, etc get the call. Pitchin' close quarters or flickin' light baits gets one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostr Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm a one handed side armer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkbassn Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 2 hands for me. I also see pros cast with right hand and reel with right hand and cast with both hands. I don't think there's a wrong way to do it, whatever works and is most comfortable to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Senko lover Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 28, 2015 Two-handed casting improves my accuracy drastically. And plus, I have a split grip rod and it's harder to cast one-handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Pondscum Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Have I missed something? I started fishing left handed baitcasters about thirty years ago with my 251 bantam mag and pistol grip rods. I don't believe I have ever used more then my right hand to cast freshwater. Then again the highest weight I ever use is about one ounce freshwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccallister25 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Practice makes perfect, although I cant do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greentrout Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I often use a 5'6" pistol grip rod for wormin' & spinnerbaitin' using one hand to cast. Old school basser... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted May 29, 2015 Super User Share Posted May 29, 2015 You don't need a pistol grip rod to cast with one hand. You cast a spinning one handed and baitcasting reels one handed a high percentage of the time. The only time I cast 2 handed is when trying to make long cast with swimbaits, crankbaits and jigs, otherwise it's a 1 handed cast. For example pitching flipping is 1 hand, roll or loop cast is 1 hand, casting distance less than75 feet is 1 handed...spinning reels is 1 handed. Baitcasting reels should be handles up with the lure in the air, that is how the reel is design to work properly. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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