Posted 21th August 2025 Beginners guide to baitcasters By Robert Thornton Baitcaster reels have been part of sportfishing for over a hundred years, and over the course of a century they have become a key part of many angers kit
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20 pound is a good all-around line weight for jigs, big swimbaits, and saltwater
Of course, thumb pressure remains the most reliable way to apply resistance when casting, and thats the skill that many anglers find difficult to master
A perfect example of this scenario occurred in the Wheeler Dam tailrace a few years ago
Waggle 5 WildBill73VA Started using these baits a couple of years ago, have now become my go to bait for late winter thru the spawn