Rod holder modification

[Putershark]

I love them for everything other than pitching docks which I use a Spinning Rod, but I can beat a flat to death with one in short order. They are a very accurate and fast casting system when combined with the correct rod action and a smart thumb

Try these tips to help make the learning process faster with a lot less backlashes

• I spool the reel with about 20 yards of limp mono as backing (only thing mono is good for in my eyes) then I lay down some a very soft braid like the Spider Wire Stealth. This way I do not have to use as much braid if I do get a bird nest, it will pull (90 % of the time) right out.
• You have to set the reel up for each lure you tie on (why I have several pre-rigged) to make sure that the clutch and the magnets (usually around 7 or 8 setting) are set correct. I am not a big fan of those centrifugal pin type reels and have returned every one I have ever gotten. Guess my thumb cannot be re-trained this late in my casting career no matter how I change the pins
• The amount of line spooled on the reel is important and most people seem to over fill one.
• Your ear is almost as important as your eyes when casting one. When you hear it slow down to 1/2 to 1/4 of the speed it was making on its way out, time to hit the brakes with the old thumb And after some time you will even be able to cast one at night all by ear
• Practice casting in the yard and when some meat-head makes some cute comment about getting any hits ? Tell them to go laugh at the the guys at the batting cage or driving range also for you are doing the very same thing...

Tight lines!