Multis - Basic Advice Needed

**Rod** · 03-01-2007, 14:45

I now have a non-mag multi but have only ever used FS. I dont want my 1st cast to be the mother of all BNs - do I cast with the brake on all the time? or do I use reel in free-spool mode and click brake on at end of cast? The former seems safer but I dont want to shag the braking mechanism if this is an incorrect technique.

Apologies for numpty question, but if you dont ask.........
Rod

**inford** · 03-01-2007, 15:27

what reel is it

**Rod** · 03-01-2007, 15:55

Originally Posted by inford

what reel is it

its a Daiwa Millionaire Proteus (300), on a bass rod.
Thanks
Rod

**inford** · 03-01-2007, 16:13

make sure the brake blocks are in and dont over fill around 3/4 full would be ok and use a good iol in the bearings, also try to make the cast smooth , if you are casting in daylight just watch your weight if theres a level wind try to make the leader knot small

**Rod** · 03-01-2007, 17:55

Originally Posted by inford

make sure the brake blocks are in and dont over fill around 3/4 full would be ok and use a good iol in the bearings, also try to make the cast smooth , if you are casting in daylight just watch your weight if theres a level wind try to make the leader knot small

Thanks inford, useful advice - but what I'm kean to know is do you cast with the brake on or do you cast in free-spool and apply brake at the end of the cast?

**kieran A.K.A bassboy** · 03-01-2007, 18:27

when you are ready to cast put the reel into freespool then as you cast watch the lead and as the lead is about to hit the ground break the spool with your thumb and this should avoid a birdsnest and when you do your first few casts dont try to cast to far and just cast nice and smoothly hope this helps and good luck casting..................................BaSsBoY

**slimboy** · 03-01-2007, 21:03

why dont you try a little practise at one of the casting clubs they will give you all the help you need.

**DJMCJERICO** · 03-01-2007, 22:20

And don't put your thumb on the line to hard to late, or you will end up with a birds-nest with your hand in the middle!

Not that I've ever done that you understand

**wilson17** · 03-01-2007, 22:30

Originally Posted by Rod

I now have a non-mag multi but have only ever used FS. I dont want my 1st cast to be the mother of all BNs - do I cast with the brake on all the time? or do I use reel in free-spool mode and click brake on at end of cast? The former seems safer but I dont want to shag the braking mechanism if this is an incorrect technique.

Apologies for numpty question, but if you dont ask.........
Rod

You have many mother of bird nests to get threw rod , but as others have said dont try to hard to soon and it will happen - good luck .

**Timtu** · 03-01-2007, 22:52

When casting with a multiplier you always want something to slow the spool down during the cast otherwise you will just keep getting spool overrun all of the time and that means the dreaded birds nest and crack off, when learning to cast with a multiplier its always a good idea to have the brakes set to quite high (that means on fairly hard) but not that hard that it stops the cast going past say 40 metres, the brakes remember are to stop the spool from overrunning during the cast, when or just before the lead weight hits the ground or water its up to you to stop the spool with your thumb to again stop it from overrunning. Go over to a field and start with just gentle casting and after a while you will get the confidence to start loosening the brakes a little and putting more power into the cast, but be prepared for at least one or two bird nests when you are learning, its all in the game though

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