How do I use a spinning rod?

Question

Spinning/Spincasting rod. Whena nd what position do I place the bail in? When do I place my finger on the line in the process?

Answer 1

A large number of special lures have been developed for spinning. They resemble bait-casting lures such as plugs, spinners, and spoons, but they are smaller and lighter. A hollow plastic bubble filled with a desired amount of water for weight may be used with spinning tackle. It is affixed to the line 2 to 3 feet ahead of the lure and enables the spin-fisherman to cast the lightest and tiniest artificial flies.

Spin casting differs from bait casting in the manipulation of the reel and line. To cast, the line is picked up by the tip of the index finger of the hand holding the rod. The bail, or pick-up finger, on the reel is put in casting position, so that the line is free to run off the spool without interference. When the line hits the water the fisherman begins to reel in (retrieve) his line. As soon as the retrieve is started, the bail automatically snaps into pick-up position to wind the line on the spool. Spinning reels, like surfcasting reels, permit a fish to run with the line while the angler is reeling in.

One advantage of spinning over bait casting is that the rod is held in position with the guides downward and the reel underneath. Thus a fisherman does not have to change hands to reel in his line, as the reel handle is in proper position. Spinning reels are available for both right- and left-handed casters

Answer 2

Spinning

Spinning rods have a straight handle with large line guides that are on the bottom of the rod. A spinning reel is often called an "open-face" reel because the spool of fishing line isn't covered. The reel mounts under the handle. Spinning rods and reels allow for more line to be quickly peeled off the reel, allowing for casting longer distances.

Learning how to use a spinning outfit may take more practice than spincasting. Casting with a spinning outfit is very similar to using spincasting equipment. However, at the beginning you grasp the spinning rod's handle, placing the reel "stem" between your second and third fingers. Your thumb should be on top of the handle and your forefinger extended to touch the spool cover. With your other hand, rotate the reel spool until the line roller is directly beneath your extended forefinger. Pick up the line in front of the roller with your forefinger and open, or cock, the reel's bail with your other hand.(Some reels have a lever so you can grasp the line and open the bail in one motion.)

After you have accomplished this procedure, casting is very similar to that for spincasting except that when the rod reaches your eye level as you are casting, you release the line from your forefinger rather than releasing the thumb button. Again, if the plug lands close in front of you, your forefinger released the line too late. If the plug went more or less straight up, you released your forefinger too soon.

Good Luck!!!!

Answer 3

Those are very good answers but keep in mind that spinning reels tend to twist your line. The line can twist so bad that it will twist around the tip of your rod when there is slack in it. You just have to change the line more often. If you are fishing from a boat let the line out almost all the way(with nothing tied on it) and let it drag in the water. The drag from the water will jerk your pole out of your hands if not careful. Run about a mile or so at 30 or 40 mph. then slow down and reel in line with tension on it. The line will be straight again.

Answer 4

Open bail place line on middle of index finger pad when you get to about 1oclock in your cast let leine slip off the edge of finger spinning reals are the only ones I use they last much longer and a trick I found to be very usefull is to load the bail about a 1/4 inch from full put a swivle on the end and let all the line out and rereel it also use low memory line.

Answer 5

Even if the crank is still usable the connecting rod won't be. A motor that has a slight knock when hot can sometimes get by with a set of bearings, but one that has already spun a bearing has damaged both the crank and the rod.

Answer 6

In the movie 'a river runs through it' Norman Maclean says 'if I had it my way, anybody that didn't know how to catch a fish wouldn't be allowed to disgrace a fish by catching it'. I think that this quote would apply to anybody who is trying to figure out, on the internet, how to fish. Go buy a pole from walmart for $20, find a lake and see what happens. Once you have a few of the basics, but more importantly, once you find out that fishing has almost nothing whatsoever to do with fish, then come on back here and ask some questions. We'll be glad to answer them.

Answer 7

find somebody that knows how to do it, like a sporting goods store, and have them show you, some things are just easier that way.