Baitcaster for a beginner?

[FloridaHunter1226]

Baitcaster for a beginner?

[FloridaHunter1226]

My nephew is gettting into fishing and I want to get him a baitcaster for his birthday. He has the spinning reel down but has no idea how to use a baitcaster. He is turning 15 so a regular size rod should be good. Anybody know a good baitcaster for a beginner... maybe even a rod/reel combo..?

[Big O]

There are some good combo's out there.
It'll take practice though, those birdnest's are a bear.
{Tip for you/him Get a big cheap comb, cut all the teeth out except the two ends. It'll get em' out easier with no cuts to your line.}

[ProMoe]

heres a video you might find helpful, it shows a few basics of bait casting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZs2vAJp0Ec

[Dannyjr321]

here is another video that helped me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDI5kwR5zjc

[007]

I too am a rank amateur and was looking for a good starting rig. A gentleman at Gander Mountain sold me a Daiwa Exceller rod and reel, a nice basic rig, said that yes, a bit more expensive than some other rod/reels in the rack but that once I got onto it, it would serve me well. Still learning and building bird nests, but I'm working on it. Tight lines!

[hog hunter]

Any reel will do though one with a thumb bar may better fit a small hand , use a rod that is on the stiff side. Turn the tension on the spool up and use a heavy weight 1 to 1 1/2 ounce until they get comfortable with throwing it.

[FloridaHunter1226]

I got something at Dicks Sporting Goods that was on sale... for about 50, I got an Abu Garcia silver baitcaster matched with a Berkley lightning casting rod. I checked... it usually goes for 120 so not only is it good quality but hopefully it will last him... did not break the wallet which was nice. Thanks to all who answered.

[OutdoorSporting.com]

I really like the low profile and the feel of Baitcasting Reels. They take awhile to learn how to use with most lures. I have some <a href="http://www.outdoorsporting.com/Fishing.asp">Curado Baitcasting Reels</a> I really like and use 90% of the time. I use with very small and light lures my spinning reels.

[rudyglove27]

Good Link ProMoe and + 1 for you!!!