Advanced Spinning Rod Tips for Casting that you need to know! 

People strive to become good fly and baitcasters, but disregard spinning skills.Good vid.

Man I got a lot of catching up to do. Growing up, dad wasn't into fishing so I never learned how. Now I'm 30 and I got the itch to learn. Hoping to learn enough to get the old man to go with me sometime. Your videos definitely help! Keep it up man ✌️

All my friends laugh at me, but I’m old. And ain’t nothing like a 3,4,5, or 6 liber on a medium or medium light. I may not get him in the boat and I call that a good release. But the memories I’ve made with my fairy wands are priceless😁👍

Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup ru-vid.comUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.

David, your the first person I’ve ever seen explain that feathering technique. Nice info, that was very helpful! Awesome!

Spinning rod has come a long way and I won’t care what others think of it. If it catch me fishes then it’s part of my arsenal.

Hey guys, it's 2020 , Im 63 years old and i been fishing spinning gear since i was 12 years old , so for all you dummies that think spinning rods are " Sissy Sticks " , Well keep thinking that, and I'll keep rippin lips on them big females up under those trees and docks, I learned long time ago that baitcaster's don't always work in every location, But i can put a lure anywhere with a spinning rod !!!

I just watched this video and commented 2 weeks ago. Ill say it again, the 2 biggest advantages you get from spinning rod is the fact the drags are butter smooth, and this is with a 50 to 100 spinning reel, I have lews, Daiwa, Shimano, Mitchell's, pluegers, Abu Garcia, I've got em all and used em all. You have to spend 150 plus on a bait caster to get what I consider a good drag. But the 2nd thing is the fact you can learn to skip baits in places you didn't think possible. You take and master that skill, don't even attempt skipping with bait caster until you're a master with spinning rod. There's no reason you can't use the same baits on spinning gear you can bait caster its all about the action and line size you pair with that rod action. After you learn with spinning gear, then take the muscle memory and master bait caster. Crappie fishing docks in winter time when bass fishing is slow is fun and good practice. There's always some kind of fish hanging around a dock you can skip a berkley gulp alive minnow to on 1/16 or 3/32 ounce jig head. You'll be watching your line too, and that rate of speed fishing is very comparable to whacky rigging. It's slow but fun and good practice. Plus you can harvest from God's free grocery store.

I didnt actually consciously realize I was already doing the Feathering concept of line control until this video. Such an incredible bit of advice. Very true, it helps make cast precision Sooo much better.

Nice hammer thumb....Seriously, great video for us non-casters. Appreciate and always learning from you.

I've been fishing with my Grandfathers spinning gear since I was four. I just bought my first catch'n'keep fishing license in ten years. It's been way too long since I've gotten a line in the water. From our downtown apartment I can walk down to the river and fish in the shadow of Parliament Hill. This is the first summer since my Dad passed; he's the one that taught me to fish. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

Learned alot, I am going to watch the video again so I can have it in my memory. Just started fishing.

Keeping my hand on the butt of the rod is a great tip. I have struggled with the velocity of skipping baits with my spinning rod. Thanks David

In my youth and young adult life I had always fished for trout and panfish with spinning rods. Spinning rods have been all I've ever needed. Fast forward 4 decades later with about the last 3 decades of just occasional fishing while raising our children, I've finally gotten a long awaited fishing kayak to return to fishing. That said, I'm coming back with a strong interest in Bass fishing and have been struggling with the criticism and pressure from fellow fishermen to elevate my reels to bait casting reels, with their claims that spinning reels aren't sufficient enough. Prior to watching this video, and having never used a bait casting reel, I was almost tempted to get one in order to see why they feel this way and what all the hype is about. Thank you for clarifying and supporting the facts that a spinning reel is not only more than capable but all that is needed. Shalom aleichem

been fishing and using spinning rod since i was like 8 years old, im 31 now.. for me its super easy its like an extension of my body. i just picked up how to use it over the years and now im very proficient with it. NOW im learning how to use baitcasters.. lol well i got a birdsnest on my baitcaster ima have to clean out tomorrow.. it has a learning curve for sure.. practice makes perfect

You use what works.

Love all the tips. Fishing in upstate NY a spinning rod is a staple for me. I always when rigging the night before make sure I have 2 set up at least to take with me .If that water is cold or ultra clear thats all that will work is finess baits and small line . Any who thinks its a sissy rod has not watched too much pro fishing lately . Seems as if more and more guys are to turning to spinning gear to get a bite . Hope all is well my freind with you and your family . Looking forward to another live show soon . Take care and stay healthy !!

I'm a spinning rod guy, so this video made me smile. Although don't give away too much as I love to hear people refer to a spinning rod as a finesse only stick.

Coming from trout fishing in the PNW, spinning rods are second nature for me. I'm a full hand feather-er, as it sets me up to flip the bail almost instantly after the cast.

bro this was sooooooo helpful i have been using a baitcaster all my fishing life witch has been about 3-4 years and i am trying to get in to spinning gear i have learned a lot from this one video thank you. and good luck fishing

Thanks David, great tips!

Thank you! Going to use your tips today!

Awesome vid, thanks so much for the tips, it really helps us newbies!

Awesome job David! Can't wait to go fishing when they open up all the lakes.

Thanks for explaining that feathering technique Dave and the keeping the second hand on the butt of the rod. Never tried that. Also, just started using that knot you taught us and it actually gets easier to use after you've done it a few times. Great video sir!

Hey Double D, you definitely did a master class, and coming from the master, I’m still using that knot that you taught me 👍🎣👍 Stay Safe and Well 🙏😇🙏

Thanks for the info. I need it.

Great Info and gear explanation

David, you're the man! Thank you sir!

Great video. I use the Alberto knot also, but learning the FG knot. See ya next time 👍🎣

Such a great information ty !

Thanks Dave for your informative exciting tutorial.🙏🏾

Thanks man. Finally, someone explained that knot with up close video. The mechanics you explained on how to, and NOT to, cast and feather a spinning cast was spot on. Thanks David. I'm a Costa and Opens guy and I still learn from your videos. You're helping advance the sport of fishing.

You are a great teacher. Thank you.

Great info man I'm gonna keep this in mind

I think you covered all the bases in this video, including the leader knot. Great job DD!

Always great material my friend. Love everything you put out bud, keep up the great work. 💪💪

great video and loved the close up on that knot sure needed that;;;;;;

I almost exclusively use spinning reels, and I definitely agree with your casting advice. Getting the rod to load up and do most of the work is very important. I am looking forward to using a fluoro leader with braid now that you've given a great tutorial on tying the leader.

Thanks a lot for this explanation, awesome!

thank you sir, i love learning new knots.

Awesome explanation. The slow motion casting really helped.

Great tips thanks!

Great info. Thank you.

This was what I needed! Thanx man for explaining this in such detail for us it really is gonna help me out. I dont use my spinning rod as much because I'm not as accurate with it

Good video(I recommended doing this on another video). As someone who has been trying to learn this year this helped a lot, had never seen or heard of the feathering technique before.

Thanks great info I love the spinning rod and I was definitely casting wrong and I wasn’t even aware you could skip with it

Great vid! Never knew a damn thing about that feathering technique. Gonna definitely be practicing that.

This was a great vid. Thanks DD!

Very informative thank you for sharing

What a fantastic teacher - those awards he got are well deserved !!

great tip on feathering technique

Thanks for your advice and guidance really good video thanks 👍

Appreciate the spinning rod tips I'm 64 and fish in a long time that was very.

Another great video....Thanks! Another good fairy wand tip is to manually close the bail instead of cranking to close it. I hear it helps control line twist.

Excellent content

Finally a good outro...5. You did it. Made me think about my spinning rod use. I've used them for years. Thanks.

Great video!

Awesome awesome video man. I am a beginner and I appreciate all the input and help.

Best video around Thanks alot !

I just started enjoying fishing, got my wife, son and I each our own setup. Awesome video, I’ll definitely be trying that knot.

Great video! Thanks-learned some new things. Really like the hoodie.

So informative.

Thank you for sharing the many kind of techniq or idea to us! Watching from philippines!

Excellent , excellent !!!

Thank you for the instructions sir 🥰

Just bought a medium 6’9” and I made sure to do braided to floro. Thanks for the tips!

Thank you I am new to bass fishing and the tips were very helpful and the skipping tip was very helpful because I have been trying to skip under docks but I couldn’t do it very well so thank you.

I like the fat-finger tutorial. Good stuff. I use that knot all the time, because it's just easy to tie, and it's rock-solid.

Best reel out there is an open face.try shooting docks with those shitty bait casters you all love so much lol.just need to know how to work it.

Working hands sponsor this guy please!

Nice vid!

Nice vid, thanks

I just saw this video Dave. Thank you. I've struggled for years with a spinning rig. I'm right handed and use a right hand retrieve baitcaster. Trying to master the left hand retrieve spinning reel is a challenge. And thank you for the knot. Seems much easier than the FG knot.

Thank You very informative.

Love that knot sir I’ve tried others like the fg knot never could get it right once I learned that knot makes life so much easier it’s easy very strong and doesn’t cut through your floro

great tips

After watching you skipping into the docks during the MLF Redcrest I had to look you up. Thanks for sharing!

I believe one can catch fish on either bait casting or spinning. I love spinning reels. I’m throwing bigger baits now going after size over numbers. Many big game saltwater fisherman use big spinning reels. I just got some saltwater rods and bigger reels for large glide baits and swim bats. It’s working for me.

Lol someone worried enough about the fishing rod another man uses to call it a sissy stick is of dubious manhood in my opinion. I personally am a low budget fisherman I don't have a bass boat decked out with 50 different rods. I fish multi species in creeks, ponds, rivers, and the lake on my FILs pontoon boat. My arsenal of five spinning rods serves me well. I make do with the equipment I have. I don't claim to be the best fisherman nor do I fish to impress other dudes at the lake. I fish to feel that tug.

Excellent feathering at 3:30 and braid to fluoro knot tutorial at 8:55! Thanks!

David Dudley, you are now going to be my main teacher for all things fishing! Great Video.

Fat fingers! Thank you sir! This i have been plagued with all my life. Your the first to acknowledge us in the fishing community that is hahaha

Love the spinning rod advocacy DD :) And I use the exact same knot for fluoro to braid, it's so easy to tie and never breaks.

awesome, thanks

props to the rock stable cameraman freehand filming on the boat haha. thanks for the casting tips.

Such a great video

Very helpful

great video

Awesome! That was the best example on how to tie flouro to braid. Pretty simple especially compared to the uni and the fg knot.

Very good information. Than you.

This video was just what I needed. Not ashamed to admit my casting skills needed work and same with my fluoro to braid knot. Thanks for dumbing it down

Recently bought a spinning love it use t to float fish this video helped me big time , got my self a two pound eal ik it not the biggest but it was a start thanks for the tips

David, I'm new in this fishing hobby and your video is very helpful. I just subscribed and will look forward to your future posts

I have use a open for 30 plus years.i have been through all the good an bad.i'm left handed an I've have always use the hand over spool to control my cast.thanks for a awesome video alot of good help.keep it up.hoping to see more of your videos. Stay safe

I cast with my right hand, but use my left hand to thumb-feather the line by the reel, vs holding it above. Personally found it gives me better control and allows me to close my bail slightly quicker. Thanks for the video, love the content and the whopper plopper hack!

Hey Dave! I almost had sweet tea come in through my nose when you made that first cast in the trees. LOL I am definitely more of a spinning reel guy. I invest a lot more money in spinning reels (stradics) than I do my bait casters. Stay safe brother !!

Brilliant video very informative no more rat's-nests!

Spinning reels are great ! gravity makes them sit between fingers perfectly . Your rod bends more naturally. your guides take stress better. I know bait casters since the 80s are more popular and flashy. I never heard any really good fisherman insult a spinning set up. Proper spinning can be hard to learn and fools mock what they dont understand.

I'm always in the trees. Just something about them there tree Bass you just have to go after them first. 😂 Loved the video and tips. Thank you sir.