Conventional Reels Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

alanw · 07-17-2013, 06:04 PM

Watch out for that thumb burn!

tomahawk · 07-17-2013, 06:24 PM

I agree with the Skrilla, start with the lob style and get used to the release point. Move the rod in a big arc, when you are learning it is best to turn your body sideway so the rod casting motion is parallel to your shoulders rather than perpendicular. MarkT's point about hovering the thumb is an excellent tip. I would also offer up that if the line is wet you are less likely to get thumb burn. I will usually drop out some line and reel it back on nice and tight before the first cast of the day. When I was learning I burnt grooves into my thumb in the first cast of a trip and it kind of ruined my day.

hiramehunter · 07-17-2013, 07:18 PM

Is it spooled with braid? If so do you have any mono backing on it or electrical tape? If the weight drops but the spool doesnt turn then that's probably your problem.

ccacher1 · 07-18-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hiramehunter

Is it spooled with braid? If so do you have any mono backing on it or electrical tape? If the weight drops but the spool doesnt turn then that's probably your problem.

No braid, just mono. I did have that problem on my cardiff though, haha.

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07-17-2013, 06:24 PM	#2
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	I agree with the Skrilla, start with the lob style and get used to the release point. Move the rod in a big arc, when you are learning it is best to turn your body sideway so the rod casting motion is parallel to your shoulders rather than perpendicular. MarkT's point about hovering the thumb is an excellent tip. I would also offer up that if the line is wet you are less likely to get thumb burn. I will usually drop out some line and reel it back on nice and tight before the first cast of the day. When I was learning I burnt grooves into my thumb in the first cast of a trip and it kind of ruined my day.

07-17-2013, 07:18 PM	#3
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	Is it spooled with braid? If so do you have any mono backing on it or electrical tape? If the weight drops but the spool doesnt turn then that's probably your problem.