Ebay win tonight bargain or POS

[Gultch78]

Shimano baitcaster any good or should i just give it away for a chrissie present

[Sebb]

Shimano baitcaster any good or should i just give it away for a chrissie present

Brand new rrp is around $170, feel plastic-y but not a bad reel. Wont use it to target 100cm cod, but I'd say it'll do for yellowbelly, bass and smaller cod.

[Gultch78]

Sweet now all i gotta do is learn how to cast it

[Bugatti]

Shimano baitcaster any good or should i just give it away for a chrissie present

Gultchy, I can tell you if they are any good , , , , after I receive my Chrissie Present

Cheers, Bugatti

[smile0784]

If your thinking giving it away give it a try first. No harm

I seen them and seem a bit light and plastic bit haven't tested the drag but for $55 can't do no harm.in trying

[Gultch78]

Yeah will definately try it out what is a good recommendation for line?
Not sure whether to go mono or braid to learn how to cast these birdsnestcreatingmuthatruckas

[Sebb]

Yeah will definately try it out what is a good recommendation for line?
Not sure whether to go mono or braid to learn how to cast these birdsnestcreatingmuthatruckas

I'd say braid.

Start with full brake and heavy lure. There's also rubber weight for practicing your cast. Best is to visit a tackle shop with your reel and rod, ask for the best match rubber weight.
Then a bucket and an empty park are all you need to practice... and have some fun!

Baitcast is designed for accuracy, not distance.

[Bugatti]

Yeah will definately try it out what is a good recommendation for line?
Not sure whether to go mono or braid to learn how to cast these birdsnestcreatingmuthatruckas

I'd say braid.

Start with full brake and heavy lure. There's also rubber weight for practicing your cast. Best is to visit a tackle shop with your reel and rod, ask for the best match rubber weight.
Then a bucket and an , , , , empty park , , , , are all you need to practice... and have some fun!

Baitcast is designed for accuracy, not distance.

Good advice Seb

When I was practising to cast an ABU 7000, I would go to a quite Jetty , , , , or an Oval.
But yes, a great idea.

I'm just not sure an empty park is going to be big enough though

Cheers, Bugatti

[hornet]

Use mono when practicing if you birds nest it's easier to get out than braid...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK5UfRzLbR8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0meQkt1cee4

[smile0784]

Braid Easier to cast
Mono Easier to untangle

Probably a 8kg range mono be good to practice with.

If you change from braid to mono or video verser you have to adjust side break.
Mite have to do this depending on the weight your casting also