Fuego Fine Tuning

ike8120 · April 20, 2019, 03:49:42 PM

I finally got to try out my Fury 705CB and Diawa Fuego. My issue is I still don't have the reel setup correctly(I thought I did). Had some backlash issues today. After doing some searching I found there are a few different ways to setup this reel. I am looking for the simplest setup procedure.
Should the reel be setup for every different type of lure or is one setting that does it all? $:-\$

Bud Kennedy · April 20, 2019, 04:33:00 PM

Ike, you are gonna find that reel tension and brake settings will be very important and you will quickly learn that one setting does not serve all.

Also important is your overall casting skill with regards to thumb control.

You may find that if you are not yet comfortable with a casting reel that more brakes will help you to tone done backlash issues. Your tension knob should be set initially so that you don't have any side to side play in the spool but not too tight.

The weight of the lures you are throwing and their overall shape in relationship to be impacted by wind conditions will also become a part of routine settings.

If you have any specific questions and can provide information about what and what conditions you are experiencing then there can be many suggestions to your problem. It is not uncommon for folks in your part of the country to not be familiar with casting reels and your overall casting action is based on learnings gained from using a spinning set up. Can you provide any more detailed information?

The equipment you are using should be a good marriage and working well.

ike8120 · April 20, 2019, 06:25:23 PM

Quote from: Bud Kennedy on April 20, 2019, 04:33:00 PM
Ike, you are gonna find that reel tension and brake settings will be very important and you will quickly learn that one setting does not serve all.

Also important is your overall casting skill with regards to thumb control.

You may find that if you are not yet comfortable with a casting reel that more brakes will help you to tone done backlash issues. Your tension knob should be set initially so that you don't have any side to side play in the spool but not too tight.

The weight of the lures you are throwing and their overall shape in relationship to be impacted by wind conditions will also become a part of routine settings.

If you have any specific questions and can provide information about what and what conditions you are experiencing then there can be many suggestions to your problem. It is not uncommon for folks in your part of the country to not be familiar with casting reels and your overall casting action is based on learnings gained from using a spinning set up. Can you provide any more detailed information?

The equipment you are using should be a good marriage and working well.

Thank you for the reply
I know it is not the equipment but the operator. I will set the brake to zero then set the spool tension(do you want any play in the spool) then set the brake to around 10-15 and take it from there. I will have to play with it and see what works for me.

Bud Kennedy · April 20, 2019, 06:57:14 PM

Pick a brake setting that is higher and then work down. I would suggest starting 8 or 9. Spool tension just so you don't have any side to side movement on the spool.

Another clue to tension is to tie on the lure you are using. Hold your rod with the tip up sightly above parallel. Push the thumb bar and the lure should be able to fall very slowly. If it is falling quickly then tighten the tension if it is not moving then loosen the tension.

This should place you at a decent starting point. Remember on a casting rod you don't want to snap the rod through a cast like you do on a spinning rig. Just a nice smooth movement will get the job done and don't try to overpower the cast trying to get distance. Putting on some more power will come later after you are functional with a more routine movement and devoid of too many backlash deals. Make sure your thumb is on the spool as the lure hits the water. Most tend to always be in a very light contact with the spool just to keep the feel and not let the spool overrun. Good Luck, let me know who this basic exercise works for you.

ike8120 · April 20, 2019, 07:24:12 PM

Thank you Bud for the tips.

LgMouthGambler · April 21, 2019, 10:38:57 AM

Set spool tension is just eliminate side to side play in the spool. The rest is all in the brakes, and your thumb.

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BarryFL · April 21, 2019, 03:18:52 PM

I'll suggest the method I use to set all of my daiwa (tatulas, zillions and steez).

First, heavier line is better on baitcasters. Use the heaviest you can for your application. 40lb braid is equal to 10lb mono in diameter.

Next, set your drag to where you can pull line without it digging in.

Next, tighten your brake as high as it will go.

Next, with the bait you will be throwing, tighten the spool tension knob to where when the rod is held parallel to the ground, the bait falls easily but doesn't create an over run.

Now, start casting without ever thumbing the spool. Loosen the brake a notch or two at a time after each cast until you get max distance with no backlash. If you get a backlash, tighten back up a notch.

Another tip, dont cast hard, cast smooth.

~Barry~

1ReelFanatik · May 25, 2019, 01:28:31 PM

Is this your first baitcast reel? If so, there is a learning curve. You cannot cast a baitcast reel like you would a spinning reel. Trying to is asking for backlashes.

I would also start by having a little spool side-to-side play...barely. This is how you want to end up using the reel. May get more backlashes this way in the beginning, but worth it in the long run. I learned the hard way. Too much spool tension at the beginning. Sent my first few reels for cleaning and also had a couple of them upgraded. Guy said I had the spool tension so tight he couldn't cast a 1/4 oz. weight with the reels. I loosened up the spool tension as he recommended. It was almost like learning to use a baitcast reel all over. Lots of backlashes until I got used to it.