Casting Fishing Rod

Casting a rod is one of the basic skills you need to learn in fishing. It is a skill learned through constant practice. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, spending some time practising can make you a better angler.Although the basics can be as simple as timing the release of your lure with the swing of your fishing rod, each type of rod comes with its own unique design elements and mechanisms, which can change the way you cast.To help you get the hang of casting and put you on the right path, we’ve put together a quick guide on the different casting techniques based on the type of rod you have.

BASIC STEPS IN CASTING A ROD

Step 1: Hold your DAIWA fishing rod at waist level horizontally. Wind in the line until you have about 30-50 cm of line out from the rod tip.

Step 2: Hold the rod, placing your fingers in between the reel foot. Then bring the line roller directly under the rod.

Step 3: Hold the fishing line against the rod using your index finger. Keep holding the line then open the bail arm.

Step 4: Once done, make sure that the area is clear and no one is behind you then bring the rod back to a 2 o’clock position.

Step 5: Ensure that the line is not tangled around the rod tip. Next, cast the DAIWA fishing rod by bringing it in a smooth forward movement, releasing the line at a 10 o’clock position.