How to USE a Baitcaster for Beginners

I just bought a baitcaster instead of a spinner because I didn't know the difference before placing the order....

I think I learned not to buy one lmao

im a complete beginner with baitcasters (wanted to try something new), so first days went as expected, me swearing the reel brand, seller and mostly brakes for backlashing all over the place... but as time went on i figured its not a brakes problem, its NOT BEING SMOOTH, if you yanking it back and forth spinning reel will forgive it, but baitcaster will give you a bad time... also, when first getting to water, crank those brakes up, im excited for a fishing, all hyped up i know i will go hard... after a few casts brakes are not that important, you can turn them down, and as long as you smoothly load up the rod with roll and release you can cast across the lake :) still... cant say i'm not getting backlashes, i still count myself as a beginner, but my point is i figured out that brakes are not as important as being smooth

Great vide mate, thanks, been using baitcaster for 2 years now, and learned lots in these few minutes then I did over those 2 years, but can I ask you why Bass fishermen (the ones I follow on YT) never use lure clips, just cut line and re-tie instead and waste line, I fish in Europe, mainly for pike, perch and trout, and also we use wire or "floor" traces.
Thanks again, will try your technique this Sunday, heavy, midi to light set up.
Take care

Thanks. This is the best explanation yet.

Honestly this video is a 1000 ft overview and not really keyed into what beginners need.

Nice try but I feel it lacks detail.

Ive been told. The spool tension needs to only be tight enough to keep the spill from moving side to side. Then it’s the magnet system.

Magnet to slow the spool release. And something not mentioned here is you need to stop the spool from spinning just prior to lure hitting the water. Otherwise it’s not a nice ending. If the lure hits the water and you didn’t stop the spool you will have a mess.

It’s a finesse thing for sure.

Had my share of bird nests.

I get backlashes when i cast. Not when the bait falls. Why?

I am on day six. My side arm cast goes left every time. My over the top goes straight down and no more than six ft. An the birdnesting!...🤦‍♂️ 😣

I'll give it a few more days before I just snap it in half over my knee. There problem solved! 👻

What about the drag ? How to set it

For a beginner i would suggest turning the tension spool knob all the way to maximum. This way, using your thumb isn't critical and you won't get any backlash.

I just got my first baitcaster, gonna try it out tomorrow. Appreciate this video good sir

What size fishing rods good for a bait caster ?

Thanks for video very useful as just got two light setups. ABU Black Max and Shimano Yasei 30g rod is one but I have no idea what strength braid to use. Will be fishing for Pike, Perch and Chub - UK based. Any advice? Thanks in advance