Saltwater Fishing Basics
Baitcasting
Baitcasting is a method of fishing distinguished by the use of a revolving-spool reel. Originally intended by its 19th-century creators as a means of casting live baitfish, baitcasting tackle today is used to present all sorts of offerings- from worms and minnows to spoons and huge jointed plugs- to gamefish in both fresh and salt water. this method is also known as plugcasting.
Before the advent of spinning gear, baitcasting was the universally accepted tackle for presenting bait or lure. Even today many anglers, especially those who grew up with a baitcasting outfit in their hands, prefer this method, even though the revolving-spool reel is more difficult to use than fixed-spook spinning and spincasting reels.
You can find detailed information about the rods and reels used for baitcasting, different casting and retrieving and flipping techniques in the Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia. To order an autographed copy of this 830-page comprehensive volume contact Vin T. Sparano, the author, at: [email protected]
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