Favorite way of casting. 2025
BASSclary reply :
Whats your favorite way of casting?
I prefer the pitch and the roll cast/spinnerbait cast.
I hate over head though, I just cant seem to get the timing down.
What do you guys like?
pasadenafishin reply :
side arm skip with a spinning reel 8-)
lynyrdsky1 reply :
Flippin, Pitchin, and underhand cast
OHIO reply :
Pitching. Backwards.
CAdeltaLipRipper reply :
im kinda mixed.i typically only over head cast if im trying for distance.im pretty accurate with an over head cast too lol.But usually more of a side cast with both casting and spinning reels
Tin reply :
Skipping with the casting gear or the roll cast. (clearly I don't fish heavy baits)
CSimon2 reply :
I mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.
Tin reply :
QuoteI mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.
By going overhead with casting gear there is a point where the rod is vertical and there is slack line and no weight on the spool thus causing a backlash. Try side arm or rolling the wrist.
RoLo reply :
My favorite way of casting is with a 'spinning reel' on the butt end.
Sidehand, overhand, underhand...it's all good.
Roger
burleytog reply :
Into the water.
B-Dozer reply :
QuoteWhats your favorite way of casting?I prefer the pitch and the roll cast/spinnerbait cast.
I hate over head though, I just cant seem to get the timing down.
What do you guys like?
Next time you are out, think of the motion you would use to throw mashed potatoes off a fork. Use the same motion casting overhead.
B A S S E R reply :
usually cast side arm or pitch. I will go overhead if i try to get some distance.
Vinny Chase reply :
Sitting down...Beer in one hand, casting with the other 
grimlin reply :
Roll cast or side arm. Rarely do i ever over head cast.
SirSnookalot reply :
Whatever the conditions call for, that's my favorite. Just like hitting a golf ball, into the wind I keep it low and under the breeze, with the wind I cast it high and let it fly.
Recently I was informed that there is a saltwater cast and a freshwater cast, I never knew this before. It was brought to my attention that I am a freshwater caster, and I get a little less distance.
islandbass reply :
QuoteQuoteI mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.By going overhead with casting gear there is a point where the rod is vertical and there is slack line and no weight on the spool thus causing a backlash. Try side arm or rolling the wrist.
A cast made with the proper mechanics, ie, the angler allows the weight of the lure to load the rod, regardless of the plane (overhand, sidearm, underhand,etc.), will never lead to a backlash.
However, I know and have done what you have described. That type of cast, usually comes initially from people who come from start learning to use casting gear that come from a spinning background.
Unfortunately, that same "sloppy" for lack of a better term, mechanics of failing to allow the weight of the lure to load the rod properly has absolutely no consequence with spinning gear. You will also usually hear the rod "whip and whiz" passed the ear with an overhead cast well before the rod's tip gets loaded by the lure.
Those newbies who don't realize or figure that out are the ones who get frustrated with casting gear and sometimes give up, and I was nearly one until I figured that out.
To the subject, I don't have a casting preference. I will make the needed cast to get to the intended target. All of them feel cool to make.
MonarkMcfaster reply :
Sidearm/ spinnerbait roll cast. I have never really perfected the overhead cast and it seems I always end up 30ft in the trees. ;D I also enjoy pitching.
Sam reply :
Don't have a favorite.
The method of casting depends on the circumstances.
Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast.
Ima Bass Ninja reply :
QuoteWhatever the conditions call for, that's my favorite. Just like hitting a golf ball, into the wind I keep it low and under the breeze, with the wind I cast it high and let it fly.Recently I was informed that there is a saltwater cast and a freshwater cast, I never knew this before. It was brought to my attention that I am a freshwater caster, and I get a little less distance.
yep exactly what he said.
Tin reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteI mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.By going overhead with casting gear there is a point where the rod is vertical and there is slack line and no weight on the spool thus causing a backlash. Try side arm or rolling the wrist.
A cast made with the proper mechanics, ie, the angler allows the weight of the lure to load the rod, regardless of the plane (overhand, sidearm, underhand,etc.), will never lead to a backlash.
However, I know and have done what you have described. That type of cast, usually comes initially from people who come from start learning to use casting gear that come from a spinning background.
Unfortunately, that same "sloppy" for lack of a better term, mechanics of failing to allow the weight of the lure to load the rod properly has absolutely no consequence with spinning gear. You will also usually hear the rod "whip and whiz" passed the ear with an overhead cast well before the rod's tip gets loaded by the lure.
If you're compensating with settings on the reel to make up for going over-head (no matter what there is a point where there is slack) then are not getting the most out of your casts in terms of distance.
jdw174 reply :
QuoteWhats your favorite way of casting?I prefer the pitch and the roll cast/spinnerbait cast.
I hate over head though, I just cant seem to get the timing down.
What do you guys like?
I'll go along with the pitch and the roll cast. Still use the overhead for cranks/topwater and don't have any problems.
senile1 reply :
I don't have a favorite but I have some I use more than others. I pitch, flip, and two-hand overhead cast more than anything though I would say my overhead cast is more of a 3/4 overhead cast. As Sam said, everyone should learn all of the casts for maximum effectiveness on the water.
bryand82487 reply :
QuoteDon't have a favorite.The method of casting depends on the circumstances.
Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast.
Agreed. If you can't cast overhead and wind up in the back of someones boat going down a bank you can't cast side arm unless they have a big boat. Even then I'm sure they can here the lure whiffing by there head and are a bit uncomfortable. An overhead cast is definitely a good cast to learn if your not so good at it.
Alpster reply :
QuoteDon't have a favorite.The method of casting depends on the circumstances.
Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast.
X2
Goose52 reply :
QuoteDon't have a favorite.The method of casting depends on the circumstances.
Everyone should know how to flip, pitch, skip, over, under and roll cast.
I think this is the best response and certainly a good goal for everyone.
Having said that, I use a two-handed overhead cast probably 80% of the time. The rest of the time, I use some variation of a sidearm or roll-cast. I need to get better at skipping. And I rarely pitch and it's my weakest cast.
I have no application for flipping and don't use it at all.
As SirSnookalot said, I also watch the wind. If I'm casting into the wind, I'll use a sidearm cast for a lower trajectory. If I have the wind at my back, I'll use a two-handed overhead cast, release just a bit early to get a higher trajectory, and let the wind carry the bait.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
I really like to skip plastics with a spinning rod, can't do it with a baitcaster. Pitching jigs is tied for first in my "favorites."
Big baits? Two-handed, overhead He-man casting.
bassfisherjk reply :
Mostly side arm,but I do all the others also.Depends on the conditions.
warwickforlife reply :
Side or underhand
big t 4488 reply :
side arm cast or 3/4 with a crankbait
NBR reply :
Regardless of bait casting or spinning. A little roll cast unless I want super distance or accuracy then over hand.
Nick reply :
Next time you are out, think of the motion you would use to throw mashed potatoes off a fork. Use the same motion casting overhead.
B-Dozer reply :
Sometimes what is easy to do, is hard to explain. People going from spin-casters or spinning reels have a tendency to snap with their cast. We all know what happens next. 
B-Dozer reply :
Besides, what wrong with a food fight? ;D
BassmanDan reply :
the behind-the-back, off the heron, beside the laydown...nothing but water.
BadKarma42 reply :
QuoteI really like to skip plastics with a spinning rod, can't do it with a baitcaster. Pitching jigs is tied for first in my "favorites."Big baits? Two-handed, overhead He-man casting.
You forgot your favorite style: casting topwater baits with fluoro.
Fat-G reply :
Pitching to or around standing timber with a 1/4 oz. Rage Craw or Hawg, unpegged, 50# PowerPro.
Hold on man. They tear it up.
BASSclary reply :
QuoteQuoteI really like to skip plastics with a spinning rod, can't do it with a baitcaster. Pitching jigs is tied for first in my "favorites."Big baits? Two-handed, overhead He-man casting.
You forgot your favorite style: casting topwater baits with fluoro.
Nah, that's my favorite 8-)
B-Dozer reply :
Quotethe behind-the-back, off the heron, beside the laydown...nothing but water.
Is that the rod in the water, or the lure? ;D
I.rar reply :
baitcasters i like to side or roll cast.
spinning i like to pitch or overhand and feather the bait down.
i fish from shore so it really depends on how much room i have on what side of me... i still cant cast with my left hand.
B-Dozer reply :
Quotebaitcasters i like to side or roll cast.spinning i like to pitch or overhand and feather the bait down.
i fish from shore so it really depends on how much room i have on what side of me... i still cant cast with my left hand.
Try backhand. Use your right hand, over your left shoulder, or left side. When you fish from shore it seems like there's always something in the way.
Hamby reply :
QuoteQuotebaitcasters i like to side or roll cast.spinning i like to pitch or overhand and feather the bait down.
i fish from shore so it really depends on how much room i have on what side of me... i still cant cast with my left hand.
Try backhand. Use your right hand, over your left shoulder, or left side. When you fish from shore it seems like there's always something in the way.
I suck at backhand. That's definitely something i gotta work on. My buddy'll slide a jig under a dock using a backhand cast with his phone in his left hand. It's ridiculous.
BassThumb reply :
Whatever cast gives me the best chance at a fish.
I.rar reply :
QuoteQuoteQuotebaitcasters i like to side or roll cast.spinning i like to pitch or overhand and feather the bait down.
i fish from shore so it really depends on how much room i have on what side of me... i still cant cast with my left hand.
Try backhand. Use your right hand, over your left shoulder, or left side. When you fish from shore it seems like there's always something in the way.
I suck at backhand. That's definitely something i gotta work on. My buddy'll slide a jig under a dock using a backhand cast with his phone in his left hand. It's ridiculous.
lol , nice.
i do some back hand when i have to. im not as accurate , but i can make some fishable casts.
Hamby reply :
It's definitely nice. He's a lot stronger than i am, so that probably also helps.
banned-for-spamming-0923874 reply :
Quoteside arm skip with a spinning reel 8-)
X2 My favorite by far skippin my heavy salt baits under docks, willow trees, brush and anything I can find that most fishermen fish just the front of I fish the back of.
Hamby reply :
Yup skipping is right up there with pitching for me.
Gangley reply :
QuoteI mostly use a side cast with spinning gear. I am still trying to perfect using a baitcaster, so I overhead cast most of the time.
I find it much easier to side cast with a bait caster. I tend to either shoot the lure straight into the water or get a backlash when trying to cast overhand with a baitcaster. The most overhand I will go is at about a 45 degree angle to the horizontal plane.
cBooms@SML reply :
like KVD haha no joke, i like the way he flings it a mile out over head and on the side. i play baseball so its kindddd of like swinging lol. i need to get better with pitch and stuff. and i cant skip with a bait caster for my life. how do you guys do it?
ILfisherman reply :
QuoteQuoteWhats your favorite way of casting?I prefer the pitch and the roll cast/spinnerbait cast.
I hate over head though, I just cant seem to get the timing down.
What do you guys like?
Next time you are out, think of the motion you would use to throw mashed potatoes off a fork. Use the same motion casting overhead.
^^^good advice. You gotta "whip" it.
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