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\"How<\/p>\n

Beginners new to the art of attempting to catch fish will likely have their first experience with a standard spinning reel and rod. It\u2019s an ideal set-up to go after the type of fish typically found in freshwater lakes and rivers, and it offers a lot of versatility when considering what types of tackle you\u2019d like to put at the end of your line. But even if you do your homework to get the right bait or lure on your line, it won\u2019t do you any good if you can\u2019t cast it properly. Learn the fundamentals of properly casting a spinning reel and you\u2019ll find that migrating to other styles of fishing, like fly fishing, is far easier.<\/p>\n

1: Grip the rod in your dominant hand and hold it horizontal, so the reel is below the rod, facing the ground.<\/p>\n

2: Reel in your line slowly, until you have 6-12″ of line hanging off the tip off your rod.<\/p>\n

3: Align the line roller with your rod.<\/p>\n

4:Pull the line off the roller with your index finger, holding it against the rod\u2019s grip.<\/p>\n

5: While maintaining your grip, use your free non-dominant hand to flip the reel\u2019s bail up.<\/p>\n

6: Bring the rod back up over your head just past vertical, and then use a forward throwing motion, releasing the line with your index fingers as your arm is at 45 degrees.<\/p>\n

Like this illustrated guide? Then you\u2019re going to love our book The Illustrated Art of Manliness<\/em><\/a>! Pick up a copy on Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Illustration by Ted Slampyak<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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