So I got the reel replaced with the same model which I'm more than happy with. Now if only I could get my brain wrapped around how to cast the freaking thing. I've watched ever video ever made I just can't do it. Even side cast. Sure I can get it like 15-20 feet but I fish Cobourg a lot and you have get at least 50'. I better get a hang of this by May or I'll be back on a spinning reel but man it sure is nice for long drifts!! Any tips, pointers or if anyone would be interested in showing me Id gladly take you out for a lunch....
Frustration!!!!!
- Thread starter bigugly
- Start date
Help Support Ontario Fishing Forums:
When you're dong the Wallis cast make sure your timing is right as you're launching your rig. That is make sure your reel is spinning .. If not you won't get much distance.
It takes practice and it's painful. What I did is put on an old float and practice away from the water where there is no pressure.
It takes practice and it's painful. What I did is put on an old float and practice away from the water where there is no pressure.
T
tossing iron
Guest
Lol.
Not much one can master in a day.
I thought I was impatient. Ha ha
You'll be laughing at this by opener.
Not much one can master in a day.
I thought I was impatient. Ha ha
You'll be laughing at this by opener.
I'm with ya on this one. It takes practise for sure and once you fish next to someone with a spinning outfit and they're launching then with no effort you'll double think the CP but then you hook into a steelie and it all changes.
Wallis is your go to here. Gotta watch the rod and make sure you're loading it correctly otherwise it'll just flop around uselessly.
Wallis is your go to here. Gotta watch the rod and make sure you're loading it correctly otherwise it'll just flop around uselessly.
Bigugly....how heavy is your float? and how many split shots do you put on your rig? i would suggest using a heavier float maybe around 7-9 grams with around 10bb or the bigger split shots for learning purposes......when your rig is heavier at the end its easier to load up and cast, give that a try, you will get the hang of it in no time.
goodluck
j
goodluck
j
instapump416
Well-Known Member
Practice makes perfect.
Side cast with a heavy float and swing it. let the line peel off your off hand.
Side cast with a heavy float and swing it. let the line peel off your off hand.
[email protected]
Well-Known Member
sidecast it. much easier to get the hang of quickly, keep your hand right beside your reel, about 4 inches off the side, let the line slide around your hand
rich_ace_G
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jun 26, 2012
- Messages
- 2,707
Baby steps my friend...
If you're doing side casting. just make sure the hand that holds line is always parallel to the face of your reel no matter how far it is.
If you're doing side casting. just make sure the hand that holds line is always parallel to the face of your reel no matter how far it is.
creek chub in your pocket
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2014
- Messages
- 108
I absolutely hated used a float reel, I said F it, sold it and bought myself a nice spinning reel and my drifts are just as good as anyone's. Open the bail, use your fingers to let the line go through nicely and boom shakalaka the steelies are on. It's not for everyone! Just thought id chime in with another point of view 
As long as you have a long rod and a smooth reel the difference is not all that much. Float reel looks fancy and does the job, but it's not the end of your steelhead fishing days if you are not having fun using it. Keep at it, hopefully you get the technique down!
happy 2016 everyone.
As long as you have a long rod and a smooth reel the difference is not all that much. Float reel looks fancy and does the job, but it's not the end of your steelhead fishing days if you are not having fun using it. Keep at it, hopefully you get the technique down!happy 2016 everyone.
rich_ace_G
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jun 26, 2012
- Messages
- 2,707
There's a lot more difference between both technique than what you just pointed out but I agree, it won't stop you from fishing steelhead.creek chub in your pocket said:I absolutely hated used a float reel, I said F it, sold it and bought myself a nice spinning reel and my drifts are just as good as anyone's. Open the bail, use your fingers to let the line go through nicely and boom shakalaka the steelies are on. It's not for everyone! Just thought id chime in with another point of view
happy 2016 everyone.
creek chub in your pocket
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2014
- Messages
- 108
without a doubt the reel that costs 500 dollars that is made specifcally for float fishign is going to be better, thats a given.DILLIGAF?! said:
just saying if you have a long rod with proper weights and float - you should still be able to run a setup that catches you fish just as good as anyone else.
it's like fly fishing, anyone can drift a fly in water naturally..just the fly rod is specific...same type of thing.
whatever works i say!
creek chub in your pocket
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2014
- Messages
- 108
nothing more frusterating than being a good fisherman/woman and not being able to get the drift you want because you are unable to cast the distance with accuracy.
