Casting in wind tip

[Achucker]

Anyone do this?

http://www.cbssports.com/general/video/c5703fac-12e8-4982-a88b-f9096ea9293f

 

[Fishmission]

In wind I do something similar. Always keep a low angle too. Smallmouth are notorious for hitting on the entry. I guess that’s what taught me to grab the line to remove slack

 

[guywhofishes]

I just reel up slack with a quick crank or two - how is that different?

 

[Fishmission]

Using my hand I just have a better feel especially if it’s really windy. Something about Nano running across the fingers for ultimate sensitivity...

 

[guywhofishes]

ha ha ha

 

[Riggen&Jiggen]

The guy in the video calls that Wind? I call that just enough of a puff of air to keep the bugs manageable. A real wind takes half your line off the spool before your lure hits the water.

 

[Mort]

Wondering what Master muddin' KDM has to say to all this...he's got some .03 worth on the subject I'm sure.

 

[Fishmission]

ha ha ha

Ahh my friend, same same here LOL


Probably the biggest advantage and it is for the way I fish is using super light jigs my hand starts touching the line before it ever hits the water. In essence I’m already feeling the line as soon as it hits the water versus waiting for splashdown then click the bail over, then reel etc. If I’m using a heavy jig whatever this doesn’t apply so much)

 

[guywhofishes]

I am an animal - I don’t use my hand to close the bail. I just reel.... cherklunk.

 

[buckhunter24_7]

If you grow up fishing in North Dakota and haven't figured out how to fish in the wind you don't fish very often

 

[JayKay]

Similar when casting with, or sideways to, the current. I pull the tip of my rod back just as my lure hits the water. Especially when casting with the current, but into the wind. Especially especially after dark.

 

[BDub]

Put a two ounce weighted treble hook on your old millionaire baitcaster. Let her rip into the wind and lightly thumb the spool. You would be schocked as to how far it will go. Snagging salmon in the fall.