If you are new to the world of baitcasting reels and have been attempting to use the reel, you've likely spent as much time unraveling backlashes as you have actually casting the reel.
Though backlashes can never be completely avoided, proper setup of your baitcasting reel will help minimize the frequency and severity of backlashes/bird's nest/professional over-runs when they do occur.
In the following video, pro angler Ott Defoe explains the steps he takes to setup a baitcasting reel to cast properly with a minimum of backlashes:
As Ott states in the video, the price point of the reel often determines the types and number of casting controls on a given reel (the BPS Platinum he demos is a $230 reel). Most of the baitcasting reels I own are in the $80 - $120 price range and only have two of the three spool tension controls he mentions. Many old school "round-type" reels only have the main spool tension knob between the reel body and handle (1st tension adjustment know he uses in video). Just adjust the controls you have to dial the reel in as best you can.
Also keep in mind, when changing baits (heavier to lighter baits or compact, wind resistant baits like crankbaits to larger wind catchers like spinnerbaits and buzzbaits), adjustments will be required to prevent more backlashes.
The more you use the reel and get used to it's quirks and adjustments, the versatility baitcasting combos offer is well worth the time to learn to use it.
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