Reel placement... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

gupppy · 03-30-2012, 08:37 PM

the way i look at it, even though the reel might be placed lower for more distance, it may not be the most comfortable. again, with the bat analogy, you want to try to knock it out of the park by having your hands at the butt, but even though it may be technically the most powerful position, it's not the most efficient. try it out a few times to whatever feels the best.

lowprofile · 03-30-2012, 09:41 PM

The reel goes higher for more leverage and distance unless you're doing a back cast then the reel goes at the bottom of the handle. But that's done for surf fishing with8oz or more and bait getting100+ yard casts .

03-30-2012, 09:41 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	The reel goes higher for more leverage and distance unless you're doing a back cast then the reel goes at the bottom of the handle. But that's done for surf fishing with8oz or more and bait getting100+ yard casts . __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

03-30-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
gupppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: IE Posts: 171	the way i look at it, even though the reel might be placed lower for more distance, it may not be the most comfortable. again, with the bat analogy, you want to try to knock it out of the park by having your hands at the butt, but even though it may be technically the most powerful position, it's not the most efficient. try it out a few times to whatever feels the best.