Problems Casting Jerkbaits On Baitcaster. 2024
zildjian reply :
Hey guys,
I have absolutely no problem with baitcasters. I have them on all my rods, and love them. I only have one problem with only one type of lure. Its only casting a hard bodied jerkbait. I only use one combo for this setup. 6'6" Medium action Micro Guide Duckett with Quantum Smoke Reel with 15lb Bass Pro Shops 100% Flurocabon. And no matter how high I set my brakes and tension knob I get over runs. But if I tighten it to much to stop any overruns I can barely cast my lure 10ft.
And this is only with hard bodied jerkbaits. Any tips?
00 mod reply :
My guess is you are trying to whip them to hard. Try with your brakes on your looser setting and finesse it out there. I bet you will be surprised!
Jeff
LgMouthGambler reply :
How heavy is the jerkbait? If its real light, you may want to drop to a lighter line, say 8-10#. Also, fluoro is a pain in the butt as far as manageability, try a different line if going lighter doesnt help.
MarkH024 reply :
If they are Rapala, they're probably on the light side compared to everything else on the market. That would be my guess. Any other brand of jerkbait usually will cast a mile.
I will X2 Jeff's recommendation. A little more finesse, creates a lot less of a mess.
Crappiebasser reply :
A lot of jerk baits like the ratting rogue and pointers have a couple balls inside them. The balls roll to the head in the water and give that nose down attitude. When you cast they should roll to the tail and the bait should fly tail first. It takes a slower steady motion to make the balls stay in the tail. It's like the difference of throwing football with a tight spiral vs. throwing it sideways.
I also think 15lb line is too heavy.
Hi Salenity reply :
I bet it's the line. Do you use L&L?
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
Put some 8# mono on that reel and you will be very surprised in the difference.
J Francho reply :
On 10/25/2012 at 9:35 PM, Hi Salenity said:I bet it's the line. Do you use L&L?
15# fluoro is too heavy for jerkbaits. I use 10# CXX and sometimes will drop to 8#. I don't really like fluoro for jerk baits, especially when using long pauses. It sinks too fast, and I lose that connected to the bait feel.
zildjian reply :
I'm throwing the Rapala X-Rap Deep 10, Lucky Craft Pointers, Staysee, KVD Wild Shinners
zildjian reply :
Yeah I'll change the line out to something lighter and you guys don't recommend Flouro. Whats the most recommend line and size lb for just jerkbait fishing?
Thanks again guys!
J Francho reply :
On 10/25/2012 at 10:03 PM, J Francho said:I use 10# CXX and sometimes will drop to 8#.
MarkH024 reply :
Awesome fish! Nice hat too. 
J Francho reply :
It's warm, but not very stylish. 
zildjian reply :
On 10/25/2012 at 9:22 PM, 00 mod said:My guess is you are trying to whip them to hard. Try with your brakes on your looser setting and finesse it out there. I bet you will be surprised!
Jeff
Yeah I did try that and at least every other cast id get an overrun. And I would just get frustrated and turn the brakes all the way up and then no overrun but no distance.
zildjian reply :
On 10/25/2012 at 9:35 PM, Hi Salenity said:I bet it's the line. Do you use L&L?
Every once in awhile I'll spray it. But not much
zildjian reply :
Francho I hate you lol nice fish buddy
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/25/2012 at 10:22 PM, zildjian said:Yeah I'll change the line out to something lighter and you guys don't recommend Flouro. Whats the most recommend line and size lb for just jerkbait fishing?
Thanks again guys!
I like 8# Trilene XL
LgMouthGambler reply :
Mono- Trilene XL. Hybrid-YoZuri.
Sam reply :
Sweet hat J is wearing. He could be our fashion designer on the Forum!!!!
As said, 8 to 10 pound mono. Mono for treble hook baits to get the stretch.
Cast easier and try the underhand roll cast and remember to snap your wrist.
roadwarrior reply :
On 10/25/2012 at 10:30 PM, zildjian said:Every once in awhile I'll spray it. But not much
You should apply the conditioner as you initially spool your reel.
It's really a "one time only" application.
baluga reply :
try a couple of drop of reel oil on the spool bearings, this will slow down the spool speed. Also lightly oil the brake pins.
J Francho reply :
On 10/26/2012 at 12:53 AM, roadwarrior said:You should apply the conditioner as you initially spool your reel.
It's really a "one time only" application.
I disagree. There is great benefit to reapplying after each trip, especially with some less manageable lines. It's a great idea to pretreat the filler spool as well, especially if you buy bulk spools.
Stingray23 reply :
On 10/26/2012 at 1:17 AM, J Francho said:I disagree. There is great benefit to reapplying after each trip, especially with some less manageable lines. It's a great idea to pretreat the filler spool as well, especially if you buy bulk spools.
agree. Also, lighten up the line. 10lb is plenty
iceintheveins reply :
Ten pound test is perfect for most jerkbaits, anything under 3/8 of an ounce I use spinning gear and 15 pound power pro braid and a 12 pound fluoro leader. It's your line.
zildjian reply :
just ordered Sunline FC Sniper 10lb Fluoro. see how it does! thanks everyone for the help!
-zildjian
BradH reply :
I use 30 pound braid with a 12 pound fluoro leader. Casts down to a F13 floater just fine as well as HJ10, 12 &14 Husky Jerks. Curado E7 and Daiwa 6'3" jerkbait rod.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Not a fan of flouro for jerks because it sinks and can pull the bait down with it. Mono or copoly is my line of choice for jerkbaits, 8-12 depending on the size of the bait and the amount of cover. I can fling a 78 pointer a long way with my jerkbait setup and have very few over runs.
bassr95 reply :
My personal preference is to throw jerkbaits (I like husky jerks) on a 6-6 M/f spinning set up with braid and a mono leader. I think that both throwing and working jerkbaits is far simpler and more effective on spinning gear, if I were you I would give it a shot. On the other hand, most guys seem to prefer casting gear, so obviously that works too.
shootermcbob reply :
I too prefer to throw jerkbaits on spinning gear. I just have an easier time working the rod with my right hand and reeling with my left...baitcasters are right handed.
Also, at least for me, it is much easier on my body to use spinning gear. As such, I have no problems casting any jerkbait.
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