need help *** casting problems*** help!!

[kingjosh180]

hiya
i recently purchased a new rod

when i cast out i just cant
my friend sais
its becasue me reel handle weighs more than my line.

if anyone knows why i when i cast out my hook just flys back at me
please reply asap
appreciated.
thanks

[kingjosh180]

bump

[devondave]

i dont quite understand what is happening?

your reel handle weighing more than your line has nothing to do with it though

my guess is your casting but the bail arm is flipping back over and stopping the cast?

[kingjosh180]

you seem correct
what can i do to fix this problem?

[pingu]

slow the whole cast down

when i had fixed spool was usually because i was trying to hard

others may know better but that was my prob

dave

[kingjosh180]

hi and thanks.

i will try that tommorow morning.

any other suggestions

and by the way this fourm rocks

quick replys

[Spahill]

Not during the cast... when the bail open is open turn the handle very gently until you feel resistance, this is where the bailarm will automatically be flicked over during normal use. Depending on quality of reel it will either be an internal mechanism or just a bit of metal on the outside of the reel that the bailarm hits. I always have the bailarm just past this point when I cast, so it has to make a full turn before it closes by accident. I think from memory that the finger I hold the line on the lip of the spool with is also on the same side as the open bailarm, providing extra security. On the older cheaper reels if the bailarm was flicked over by contacting on a bit of metal, it could stick open if it was just before the impact point as you couldn't build up enough momentum in the short space before impact to have it close. Could cause problems when trying to mend the line on a fast flowing river or in strong winds. Full agreement with Pingu though - slow everything down & don't try to chuck it too far . Good Luck

[kingjosh180]

thanks so much for all your replys im going fishing tonight