mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 watching wfn. i've notice the guys casting bait casters with both hands.What does this give compared to one hand casting. more distance or control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Once again, It all depends what I have at the end of my leash.. Say a light spoon or a crank ..one hander. 2 hands for more distance or against the wind. If I have a large bait on I'll most all of the time use a 2 handed cast..(strictly overhand)... I myself find the one hander more accurate..and versatile. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 My friend swears by the one handed cast, makes fun of me for using two hands. I get amazing accuracy with two hands so I stick with it. BTW I use a spincast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Once again, It all depends what I have at the end of my leash.. Say a light spoon or a crank ..one hander. 2 hands for more distance or against the wind. If I have a large bait on I'll most all of the time use a 2 handed cast..(strictly overhand)... I myself find the one hander more accurate..and versatile. Randy Thanks Randy. I just subscribed to wfn last nite.Gonna help pass the cold hibernation months.Seen a few strange things, like why do they bonk the fish on the side of the head before taking the hook out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 "like why do they bonk the fish on the side of the head before taking the hook out. " Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 "like why do they bonk the fish on the side of the head before taking the hook out. " Randy im serious dude !! watched a show where the guy slapped the fish upside its head then took the hook out i cant figure it out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sorry, I thought that you were kidding.. I have no clue why someone would bonk a fish to get the hook out unless he's keeping it.. Do you remember what show you were watching? Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 A bonk on the head will have the same effect on a fish as on a person, temporarily stun them, or kill them depending on the blow, and it makes the fish struggle less when taking the hook out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Come to think of it.. I may know why. I remember being a kid and throwing a fit with arms flailing and all .. my Mom would bonk me on the head or or give me a light slap on the cheek to calm me down.. so she could "take the hook out" If it worked on me .. It might work on a flailing fish... I'll try it next time. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sorry, I thought that you were kidding.. I have no clue why someone would bonk a fish to get the hook out unless he's keeping it.. Do you remember what show you were watching? Randy scott martin challenge. i chuckled a bit when he kept telling the fish to quiet down.i guess it didnt listen so he smacked it, took the hook out and let it go. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Come to think of it.. I may know why. I remember being a kid and throwing a fit with arms flailing and all .. my Mom would bonk me on the head or or give me a light slap on the cheek to calm me down.. so she could "take the hook out" If it worked on me .. It might work on a flailing fish... I'll try it next time. Randy mine used to dig her nails into my arm.You try smackin and i'll try diggin my nails in.then we'll compare notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I cast bait-casters with two hands, that's the way I started as a kid and the habit stuck. In a practical sense, I think that two hands makes sense, since it puts my left in position to take the hand-off as the rod goes from right to left. I generally change hands while the bait is in the air and thumb with my left, most of the time. I also cast spinning rods with two hands...It just seems like it's easier to aim that way...it feels steadier...like a rifle vs a sixgun. Fish abuse makes no sense to me, but then I never slapped my kids either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Same thing as a haul cast in flyfishing... In this case, you'd pull in the butt section as you're making your forward swing. It increases the speed of your swing, much like a teeter.. Does this make sense?!?! Don't make me draw you a diagram boy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Same thing as a haul cast in flyfishing... In this case, you'd pull in the butt section as you're making your forward swing. It increases the speed of your swing, much like a teeter.. Does this make sense?!?! Don't make me draw you a diagram boy.. yaza boss....makes perfect sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hey Mercman I think Scott was hitting the jig head with the palm of his hand & then taking the hook out, when the hook is in good it's easier to get out if you give it a quick slap Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hey Mercman I think Scott was hitting the jig head with the palm of his hand & then taking the hook out, when the hook is in good it's easier to get out if you give it a quick slap Richard maybe.i'll keep watchin.Maybe i'll get a better look next time. WFN is an excellent chanel.I may have loads of questions in the future. I've been out of the loop for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefireman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hey Mercman I think Scott was hitting the jig head with the palm of his hand & then taking the hook out, when the hook is in good it's easier to get out if you give it a quick slap Richard THANK YOU Richard! That is exactly what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hey Mercman I think Scott was hitting the jig head with the palm of his hand & then taking the hook out, when the hook is in good it's easier to get out if you give it a quick slap Richard What he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PainInTheBass Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I find I have more control and power using 2 hands. I am not comfortable at all casting one handed. I have seen the palm smack the jig head technique on FishTV as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I find I have more control and power using 2 hands. I am not comfortable at all casting one handed. I have seen the palm smack the jig head technique on FishTV as well. thanks for all the feedback. I tried double handed and it feels a little akward, but i do get more distance. The wife is giving it a try too. Back in july when she started fishing, she was using 1 hand and trew her whole rod and reel into 30ft of water.Now she attached the cord from the deadman switch from my motor to her rod and her lifejacket.Maybe with 2 hands i'll get my cord back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Manitoubass Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Always one handed for me, far more accurate in my situation. Never felt comfortable two handed, at all. I've also never had the urge to cast 300ft from the shore/boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I use 2 hands. More distance, better control(and probably easier on the arms). If I'm flippin and pitchin, I use one hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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