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How I Adjust My Casting Reel for Bass Fishing

Ryan DeChaine
Dec 28, 2017

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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran of baitcasting reels, one thing is for certain: Backlashes will happen! With some basic knowledge of important reel components and a few easy tweaks, however, you can drastically decrease the frequency of these annoying line tangles.

In this video, Wired2Fish’s Walker Smith shares the two most important modifications he makes to a reel right out of the box. Before you make your next cast, use his advice and you’ll notice a big improvement in both your casting accuracy and distance.

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Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.