Home | Rod Splint | Reel Splint | Reel Mount | Reels | Spin Fishing | Fly Fishing | Spincasting | Bottom Fishing Extra Notes | Links | EMail How to spincast... Be sure to see the rod splint, reel splint, and the reel mount pages before reading on. Spincasting is the simplest form of fishing, and because of its simplicity, it is usually reserved for children or beginners. Today, more and more companies are offering high performance spincasting reels that are extremely durable, strong, hold more line, and rival many spinning reels. The concept of conventional spincasting is simple: Hold down the button on the reel to keep the fishing line still, bring the rod back, swing the rod forward, and release the button to cast the line. Overall, spincasting with this apparatus is quite similar to conventional spincasting - except the rod and reel are not connected. Make sure that the reel you are using has its handle facing outward. With the arm you are using to operate the reel, press down on the button on the reel, and hold it down. Most likely, it will be the loop of the reel splint that you will use to hold down the button. Bring your arm with the fishing rod back, then swing it forward and lift the other hand off the button to cast the line. To retrieve the line or reel in a fish, lift up the rod as best as you can, slip the loop of the reel splint over the reel handle and reel in as necessary. Personal Recommendation This method of spincasting is obviously unconventional, so why not take its unconventionality one step further? Rather than use a spincast or spinning rod, try using a strong fly rod. You will find that its longer length, lighter weight, and extra "whip" action will help in producing longer casts with less fatigue. Personally, I prefer to use a nine or ten weight rod, at least nine feet long. Video demonstration I intend to post some video footage of how this apparatus works by May or June, 2003. Designed, Hosted, and Maintained by Sportsman's Resource, Inc.