Forays into baitcasting - Abu Ultracast

[Giuga10]

(09-19-2012 10:43 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  Hello guys,

I'm a new proud owner of an old round baitcaster. The Abu 4601c Ultracast. From what I've read, this was the first model of the c3 series. They just decided to call the first c3's the "ultracast".

I decided to go the round route for the bigger spool capacity (and ironically got the smallest of the series LOL 4600 ), and I just like the down-to-business look of the round style reels .

Slapped on 20lb mono and, for the first time - was able to fish with 20lb mono without having it jump off of my spinning reel (help for this problem is appreciated LOL).

I practiced quite a bit today, experimenting with the spool braking and using my thumb. As the day went on I became accustomed to the program and I backlashed less and less.

Anyone remember their first time using a baitcaster? I'm open to all advice!

Hey Michael,
congrats on the new rod I currently use a Medium action baitcaster and love it. One word of advice always try to keep the diameter of the line on the higher side as it will birds nest (backlash) less. I use 40 lb power pro super 8 line with 10lb diameter and it runs very smoothly as the thickness hugs the reel well. And as you gain experience with it your cast will drastically improve. One downside to using a baitcaster is that its really only good for casting with heavy lures as opposed to a spincaster that you could cast 5 feet with an empty hook (not saying you cant with a baitcaster its just wayyy harder ). All in all there very fun rods to fish with and the casting mechanism will provide more accurate and precise casts which really helps for casting under trees for bass and for other tight spots ect....ect.... Hopefully this helps .

Good luck and enjoy the new rod,
Giuga10