Settings on reels for pitching and flipping
I have just in the last few years began fishing with baitcaster reels. I am looking for information on reel settings, cast control and the magnetic setting for flipping and pitching.
Great question. When pitching my goal is to have the spool control and magnets down to zero. This allows me to have maximum distance and accuracy when pitching. If there is tension on the spool during this cast, the angler really has to muscle the cast to get the bait where he needs it. Lots of bad stuff can happen when you have to muscle the cast. Loud splash upon entry, accuracy diminishes and distance drops off.
Its takes a lot of practice to turn all your spool controls off so don't try to do this right out of the gate. It should be your goal to work toward free spool when pitching. I will warn you that if you are punching with very heavy weights like 1-1.5ounces, you will need some spool control in that situation. The heavy weight demands some spool control but I try to use the minimum.
