![]() For an unconventional play, I like to throw jerkbaits sometimes on a spinning reel. I actually think this lure category is a bit of a toss-up. Reeling, twitching, pausing and repeating are the name of the game in jerkbait fishing.īaitcasters are great for this application once again because the reels are generally lighter and lower profile than spinning reels. Jerkbait fishing is another method that requires quite a bit of work by the angler. Baitcasters Are Great For Jerkbait Fishing ![]() ![]() Here’s a great article on ultralight bass fishing with more details, Bass Fishing With Ultralight Gear (Are You Missing Out?). Bass Pro has one of my favorite crankbaits for bass, the KVD Hard Knock Squarebill.įor fishing with tiny crankbaits, I recommend checking out some ultralight options for bass fishing as a unique alternative. I still recommend baitcasters for smaller crankbaits because the lighter, lower profile reels will handle better and cause less fatigue over the course of a fishing day for this repetitive, tiring fishing method. Bigger lures require stronger, more powerful reels like baitcasters. With large crankbaits, a larger stronger baitcasting reel is virtually indispensable. Use Baitcasters When Fishing With Crankbaits for BassĬrankbait fishing involves reeling in lures of varying sizes in a somewhat repetitive manner. Because of their bulk and weight, you’ll need a reel that is able to handle larger amounts of line.īaitcasters will offer better “castability” with longer resulting casts when fished with spinnerbaits.Īdditionally, you can employ a higher gear ratio reel if you’re looking to burn or wake a spinnerbait.įor some “out of the box” information on spinnerbait fishing for bass, check out Bass Fishing Insider’s article When to Use a Spinnerbait for Fishing (9 Situations). Spinnerbaits are usually a little heavier than the normal lure. Baitcasters are a Great Fit for Spinnerbait Fishing This extra feel is NOT possible with a spinning reel because the line will “flutter” through the fingers as it is reeled in. I can do this easily with a baitcasting reel because of the “symmetrical” retrieve of a baitcasting reel which allows the line to slip through my fingers or over my thumb as I work the bait in. I rest my thumb or a finger on my line while fishing with soft plastics rather than relying on the feel from the rod. Baitcasters are built with higher gear ratios specifically designed for situations like these. Baitcasters are better suited to cast braid and withstand the rigors of heavier braided line fishing.įinally, when fishing in thick vegetation, a higher gear ratio may become vital to getting fish out of the thick stuff in a hurry. In these settings, it’s often best to fish with heavier line like braid. Often, soft plastics like speedworms (grab ’em on Bass Pro’s site here) or senkos are fished in and around heavy vegetation because of their weedless nature. Baitcasters allow for more accurate casts. When bass fishing with soft plastics like plastic worms or flukes, you’re often making casts at particular targets which means accuracy is a plus. Baitcasters Are Good For Fishing with Soft Plastics Here’s one of my favorites (found at Amazon) to throw early in the morning to cover water with a baitcaster setup. Additionally, when fishing topwater near cover, you can cast more accurately by controlling the spool with your thumb. Use a Baitcaster for Topwater Luresīaitcasters are a better reel for most topwater lures because they allow for longer casts so you can cover more water efficiently. Below, I’ll discuss 9 of the best baits and lures to use with a baitcaster. ![]() Power fishing and even some types of finesse fishing work best on baitcaster rod and reel setups. The most common lures that you use with a baitcaster are topwater lures, crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, swim jigs, punch baits, swimbaits, flipping baits, and soft plastics.Ĭertain techniques, strategies, and tactics work best on baitcaster reels. Use lures with a baitcaster where the total weight of the lure PLUS added sinker are more than ⅛ of an ounce. Using the wrong reel for a particular tactic can wreak havoc on your fishing day and the potential for your fishing success. They can be used in most applications but certainly not all. Baitcasters are a staple for most bass fishermen.
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