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Thursday, April 21, 2011

How To Steelhead Fishing With Baitcaster Reels



Steelheads are part of the Rainbow Trout species, from the Pacific Salmon Family. Steelheads are anadromous fish, or fish that ascend rivers from the sea in order to breed. They are natives of the West Coast in the US and Kamchatka in Russia. These are one of the most popular fish when it comes to angling.
The best way to catch steelheads is with baitcaster reels. The reason for this is that baitcaster reels give you the accuracy and precision you need that you will not find with other types of reels. With baitcasting reels, you can put your lures anywhere you please, in places that are almost unreachable for other types of reels. There is also an increase in distance with your line and the line spools smoothly as well.


However, baitcasting requires a certain degree of skill and knowledge with fishing, hence the hesitation of some neophytes to try it out. If you are one of those who would like to give baitcasting a try but are afraid to do so, do not fret. Baitcasting reels are so advanced nowadays that they are easier to use than ever. So if you are into fishing for steelheads, the baitcasting reel in worth investing in because it will really change your fishing game.
The new baitcasting reels are so advanced with their centrifugal or magnetic spool braking systems, that they can minimize backlash. With time, you will notice that backlashing will be a thing of the past. Also, these baitcasting reel manufacturers have developed smoother drag settings and smoother fast retrieves. That is why baitcasters are a favourite for those looking to catch steelhead, because these fish are so sneaky, as they hit hard and are so light that you do not notice you are being hit.

So how do you make the baitcasting reel work for you, especially with steelhead fishing? The first thing you should do is master holding the reel properly. The correct way to hold a baitcasting reel is by pressing the free spool button and holding the spool with your thumb. The rod must be turned sideways with the handles facing upwards, not facing your body. This is the common mistake most people make when using a baitcaster for the first time.

To make your cast, release pressure from your thumb in the middle of the forward casting motion and start releasing some line. Once you are at the end of your casting stroke, you can release all your thumb pressure. Always make sure that you apply just enough pressure on the spool with your thumb. Make sure that the spool’s rotation is never faster than the speed of the line. This will prevent backlashing.
Finding a balance for getting the right thumb pressure is something that must be mastered. It might take a lot of tries and quite some time before you get this right. There are various exercises to help you with getting the right thumb pressure in order to masterfully handle your baitcasting reel. But once you get this right, you will no longer have to worry about backlashing and worse, coming home with no fish. Discover what the baitcaster reel can do for your steelhead fishing. Try it today.

Sources
http://www.baitcastingreels.com/baitcast-articles/steelhead-fishing

1 comments:

smoothness is an important criterion when buying a fish reel. This would help you enjoy a great fishing experience.

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