How Far Can You Cast A Trolling Reel?

I can normally cast 60-80 feet real easy and that speeds setting lines. If the fish are biting fast and furious then this is a great help. If your asking if you cast all the time like you would with a baitcaster I would say never.

Can you cast trolling reel?

Yes you can cast a line counter reel.

What action rod casts the farthest?

Fast action rods are more sensitive while medium and slower action rods cast farther. Length: Longer spinning rods cast farther. Shorter rods are more accurate. Composition: Spinning rods come in fiberglass, graphite and composite materials.

How much line should be on a trolling reel?

It’s not necessary to fill the entire reel with 12 pound line. Instead top dress the reel using 150-200 yards of line that brings the reel to full capacity.

Does reel size affect casting distance?

Yes. The reel size affects the casting distance because the larger the reel, the longer the coils it releases during the cast, which results in more line coming out of the spool in the same amount of time.

What is the difference between trolling and casting?

Casting is generally a slower, more methodical, “saturation” technique. You might encounter more fish by trolling, simply based on miles of water covered, but you may trigger more bites while working over pods of fish by casting.

Can I troll with a spinning rod?

Yes, trolling offshore for species like tuna and mahi can be done with a spinning reel—if you know a few basic facts. Naturally, when offshore trolling you wouldn’t want to use a reel, even a high-quality reel, that’s sized for stripers—like a Shimano Stradic C3000. This is a great reel, but it’s simply not big enough.

How far can a 12 foot rod cast?

in open water a 12 foot rod and say a 6500 abu with streamlined weights and bait can get 100 yards or more.

How can I improve my casting distance?

Here are the top three ways to maximize your casting distance:

1. Use The Right Rod/Reel. To maximize casting distance, you need to choose the proper rod, reel, and line.
2. Use Lighter Line.
3. Don’t Throw As Hard.

How far can a 9ft rod cast?

They range between 6’6″ and 9′ and the heavier rated rods can cast up to 3oz. I can cast all day long – accurately and to distance if needed, zero issues. I also have three hi s 10ft 2 3/4 and zero issues there – easily hit up to 100 yards using a 2.5 oz lead, although I don’t tend to use them over about 50yds.

How much fishing line should you let out when trolling?

Trolling Depth Trick #3
Consider the following example: If you’re trolling a tandem rig tied with two five-ounce bucktails (5 x 2 = 10), and you let out 100 feet of line (double 50, so multiply by two again), according to the Rule it will run at about 20 feet below the surface (5 x 2 = 10 x 2 = 20).

How much line should a 4000 reel have?

Medium sized spinning reels (4000 – 5500)
These are medium sized spinning reels ideal for rods in the 7-8 foot range. They are best for targeting mid sized species up to about 30 pounds, and work best with 8-14lb monofilament, or 10-25lb braid.

How full should you spool a spinning reel?

The optimum level is to fill the spool to within about a 1/8 of an inch from the outer edge of the lip of the spool. This leaves enough lip to retain your line, but is full enough to launch long casts.

How far should a spinning reel cast?

Most spinning reels hold 160-180 yards of line if it is monofilament, whereas a typical baitcaster holds up to 250-300 yards. So, you will get more distance with a baitcaster. Spinners are bulkier and less durable in harsh climates than baitcasters. So you can not throw a long cast as easily with a spinning reel.

Do longer fishing rods cast further?

A rod’s length affects casting distance, accuracy, and hook set leverage. Longer rods (over 7 feet) will cast farther than shorter rods of the same power and action, and shorter (

What is the world record casting distance?

For informational purposes the world record casting distance is 939 feet or 313 yards.

Do all casting rods have a trigger?

Many casting rods will have a “trigger” on the reel seat, although this is not always the case, especially on saltwater models. Uniform guide sizing is another big tip-off. Spinning rods will almost never have a “trigger.” Casting Rod handle on a bass rod.

Can you troll a jig?

Jigs can be long-line trolled directly behind the boat, but these lures are also ideally suited to trolling in combination with in-line boards.

Can you troll with a bobber?

Pros4- 1Source’s Keith Worrall offers tips to catch shallow water crappie on crank baits trolled at 1 1/2 miles an hour in the prop wash behind the boat under a bobber. This technique works great when fishing open water crappies in depths from 4 to 10 feet of water.

What is the best speed for trolling?

So, what is the best trolling speed? The best trolling speed depends on several factors including the type of fish, water conditions and lure choice. In general, trolling speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, as measured by GPS, are a good starting place for most species like walleye, trout and salmon.

Can you use braid for trolling?

Braid is great for trolling but since it has very little stretch we recommend using a wind-on-leader or mono tophsot. We recommend using 30-130Lb braid as backing for trolling reels. Make sure any reel you spool on your trolling reels is spooled on tight!