CASTING INTO THE WIND

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:02 am

Do they yet make a casting reel you can cast into the wind with confidence like a spinnig reel; without the forever backlash ??

Jigs

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:35 am

I use Quantums, which have an external brake adjustment, so when I'm throwing into the wind, I can easily tighten down the brakes. I lose distance, but I've thrown blades and cranks into the best wind Cachuma has to offer. Some other baitcasters have the same external feature. I've used Diawas, too, and the same thing holds true.
Of course, a heavy lure and a heavy thumb doesn't hurt.

Bill K · Post by **Bill K** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:45 am

Not really, but if you use a low cast, heavier weight and do not try to kill the cast, you can do a fair job with any of the good name brand reels. i.e. curados, abu, quantum, etc. Bill K

Sacto John · Post by **Sacto John** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:50 am

Yeah, what Bill Said

wormman99 · Post by **wormman99** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:18 am

Shimano makes a baitcaster that has a computer in it. It makes adjustments every 1/100th of a second. It is very hard to backlash this reel, even when using light weights. I have fished with this reel and surprisingly, you can also get good distance. The downside? The reel costs $500. I forgot the model but I know Phil's in Redding carries them..