Bank Fishing.. 2025
Tyson1 reply :
Hello everyone, I just got into fishing recently, and I bought a bait casting combo because I always wanted to learn to use one. Now my problem is that all the videos I've seen of ppl fishing off the bank are using spinning setups. Did I just screw up? Or can I fish successfully with a baitcast off rod from the bank?? Thanks in advance
livetofish28 reply :
You can efficiently fish from the bank with a bait caster I bring 2 rods when I fish from the bank one baitcaster and one spinning I use the baitcaster for everything but finesse techniques good luck can I ask what baitcaster you got?
Good luck
Tight lines
Andrew
Tyson1 reply :
Thanks for the response livetofish. I bought a Abu Garcia black max with a vengeance rod. I read mixed reviews on it but I also read it was a pretty good reel for the price. I don't really know the difference with finesse techniques and everything else though.
livetofish28 reply :
Pm'd you
Felix77 reply :
Spinning is more forgiving. I started fishing from a bank using a spinning setup. I found that it made me more proficient at skipping under cover to catch fish. I switched to a baitcaster and feel it's doing the same for me.
IMO the baitcaster is tougher to fish from a bank if you are hiking into places to fish. There in lies the challenge for me.
Open areas it doesn't matter.
Felix77 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 1:50 AM, Tyson1 said:Thanks for the response livetofish. I bought a Abu Garcia black max with a vengeance rod. I read mixed reviews on it but I also read it was a pretty good reel for the price. I don't really know the difference with finesse techniques and everything else though.
I enjoy the Max series of reels. I have all 3. Black, Silver and Pro. All are good. Silver is my favorite though.
BassinLou reply :
You did not screw up. There are applications for both types of reels. Explore this website a little more and study and read the articles and videos on here.
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 2:08 AM, Felix77 said:Spinning is more forgiving. I started fishing from a bank using a spinning setup. I found that it made me more proficient at skipping under cover to catch fish. I switched to a baitcaster and feel it's doing the same for me.
IMO the baitcaster is tougher to fish from a bank if you are hiking into places to fish. There in lies the challenge for me.
Open areas it doesn't matter
My issue hasn't been the cover as much as its been casting far enough. I must be getting only 10yards casts. I'm still practicing. Lol
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On 8/1/2013 at 2:09 AM, Felix77 said:I enjoy the Max series of reels. I have all 3. Black, Silver and Pro. All are good. Silver is my favorite though.
Really ? Good, I was worrying that I made a mistake getting the black max. Some ppl were really killing it
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 2:46 AM, BassinLou said:You did not screw up. There are applications for both types of reels. Explore this website a little more and study and read the articles and videos on here.
I've read that, but I haven't found to many if any applications for the baitcaster when your not on a boat. I'm still reading. The more informed I am the better I feel
Arv reply :
I fish with bc set ups all the time from the bank. No worries.
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 2:54 AM, Arv said:I fish with bc set ups all the time from the bank. No worries.
Any suggestions on what to throw ?
Arv reply :
Whatever you want really. It depends on what power/action rod you have, cover you will be fishing, time of year, time of day. If you're new to fishing a good place to start, IMO, is with weightless senko worms, texas rigged plastics and crankbaits.
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 3:05 AM, Arv said:Whatever you want really. It depends on what power/action rod you have, cover you will be fishing, time of year, time of day. If you're new to fishing a good place to start, IMO, is with weightless senko worms, texas rigged plastics and crankbaits.
Question. If its a weightless work can I cast it ?? Sorry if that sounds stupid
stk reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 3:09 AM, Tyson1 said:Question. If its a weightless work can I cast it ?? Sorry if that sounds stupid
Tyson1, you can cast it, just make sure you adjust the spool tension every time you change a lure. The difference in weight of each lure will change how far you can cast and how often you backlash. Keep practice on it and get that thumb educated! Good luck.
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 3:13 AM, stk said:Tyson1, you can cast it, just make sure you adjust the spool tension every time you change a lure. The difference in weight of each lure will change how far you can cast and how often you backlash. Keep practice on it and get that thumb educated! Good luck.
Thanks lol. I'll try
new2BC4bass reply :
A favorite lure of mine is the spinnerbait. They will come thru some cover without hanging up like most crankbaits. A 3/8 or 1/2 oz. would work fine on a Medium or Medium Heavy rod. Yours should be one or the other.
Arv reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 3:36 AM, new2BC4bass said:A favorite lure of mine is the spinnerbait. They will come thru some cover without hanging up like most crankbaits. A 3/8 or 1/2 oz. would work fine on a Medium or Medium Heavy rod. Yours should be one or the other.
Yes, also this. Good call.
lmbfisherman reply :
As others have stated, you can use a BC from the bank, but you may have issues if you are in tight spaces..where a spinning setup can be more beneficial. Although once you get better with using a BC you can start to learn how to just pitch your lures in these areas. I have learned how to cast a bc in all manners to try and get my presentation in areas I think can hold bass. In my opinion you have to go in these tough areas, because more than likely it will hold fish.
When I do shore fish, it depends on what I am doing..but normally I have 1 spinning and 2 baitcasters with me.
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 3:36 AM, new2BC4bass said:A favorite lure of mine is the spinnerbait. They will come thru some cover without hanging up like most crankbaits. A 3/8 or 1/2 oz. would work fine on a Medium or Medium Heavy rod. Yours should be one or the other.
Yes it's medium heavy.
Loop_Dad reply :
You are fine, but If where you are mostly fishing at small fish waters, it might be easier to fish with spinning set up. It is just easier to go go 'small' with spinning, like 4" senko, grubs or small dropshot stuff. You can do these with BC with MH rod no problem (I actually do myself), but spinning set up might be easier, especially when you are just starting. I have my daughter use spinning set up because I want them to be able to concentrate on fishing than equipment. I say try out with what you have first and see.
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 4:13 AM, Loop_Dad said:You are fine, but If where you are mostly fishing at small fish waters, it might be easier to fish with spinning set up. It is just easier to go go 'small' with spinning, like 4" senko, grubs or small dropshot stuff. You can do these with BC with MH rod no problem (I actually do myself), but spinning set up might be easier, especially when you are just starting. I have my daughter use spinning set up because I want them to be able to concentrate on fishing than equipment. I say try out with what you have first and see.
That's good to hear. I was becoming a little worried that maybe baitcasters were only effective from boats. Or when you see the fish. Hopefully I start catching some fish soon.
Again thank you everyone. You've been a lot of help
buzzed bait reply :
Get on YouTube and watch BassResource (Glenn')s videos on how to throw/setup a baitcaster. VERY Informative.
Tyson1 reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 4:31 AM, buzzed bait said:Get on YouTube and watch BassResource (Glenn')s videos on how to throw/setup a baitcaster. VERY Informative.
If it wasn't for his video I'd still be back lashing on every cast. His videos have been helping me a lot.
5fishlimit reply :
Once I learned how to pitch I stopped bringing a spinning rod with me on shore bound fishing trips.
Squarebill crankbaits are another good option to have with you, too, but I think that Texas rigged plastics (with or without a weight) is the best method for shore fishing - IMHO.
ClackerBuzz reply :
shoot me a pm if ya want to get some hooks wet in central or south jersey. i pounded the banks for years before getting a kayak and know my way around shorelines well
new2BC4bass reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 11:45 AM, 5fishlimit said:Once I learned how to pitch I stopped bringing a spinning rod with me on shore bound fishing trips.
Squarebill crankbaits are another good option to have with you, too, but I think that Texas rigged plastics (with or without a weight) is the best method for shore fishing - IMHO.
More excellent advice. 
A squarebill is my first choice in crankbaits since I am usually fishing shallow water. Plastics hooked up weedless work great from most shores where weeds are the norm.
Haven't pitched on the water yet, but need to start practicing this cast in fishing situations. Last night I was fishing an area of the river where a couple years ago a spinning rod would have been the only tool I could have used. Underhand casts keep the lure out of the overhanging trees. Well, except for one time when I got careless. Thankfully I had a spinnerbait on so the lure wasn't lost. 
5fishlimit reply :
On 8/1/2013 at 8:00 PM, new2BC4bass said:Haven't pitched on the water yet, but need to start practicing this cast in fishing situations:
I throw a frisbee in the front yard, take 20 paces back, and work on hitting the target. That's the best way to practice I've found.
bigbill reply :
I like using the jig n pig on my baitcaster from shore. I do need to use my other bait
casters for spinnerbaits soon too. I got stuck in a rut on using my spinning equipment more. I think using a baitcaster gives our lure a more even speed.
With any type of reel using lures make sure we make a perfect circle with our hand on the cranks. If we don't the lure will go fast and slow.
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