Rebel Magnum Pop-R Topwater Lure

Whether you’re learning how to cast for the first time or just trying to improve your distance or accuracy with a fishing rod and reel combo and your favorite lure, there are several factors that dictate how far and well you can cast a lure. The following are the factors you need to consider when casting a fishing lure: Rod action If a rod has a real heavy power and action, it won’t bend as much and it won’t load as much. Whereas a rod that has a moderate action or medium power will load a lot more. There is, however, a law of diminishing returns. If the rod has too light an action and not enough power, the lure will become overpowering and can even break a rod blank with enough force. So you want a rod with a moderate action and medium power to maximize your cast. Rod length: A longer rod will give you a longer cast. Line size: heavier, thicker line will not cast as well as a thinner, lighter line will. So 10-pound line will throw a lure much farther than 20-pound line will. Line material: Thickness plays a role and so can the coating and material of the line. A 30-pound braid throws a lot farther than a 20-pound fluorocarbon does. That sort of goes against the last rule but keep in mind a 30-pound braid has a smaller diameter and the material has less drag on the cast. So the lure can actually pull the line off the reel with less effort and friction on a cast. Lure weight: This is probably the simples to understand, but a 1/2 ounce lure is easier to cast father than a 1/8 ounce lure. The heavier a lure is the more distance you’re going to be able to get on it. That’s why you can throw the backing off your reel with an 8-foot crankbait rod and 3/4 ounce deep-diving crankbait, but you struggle to get a small crankbait out there very far on lighter line and a spinning rod. You can apply many of the ideas from the other points to get more distance, but at the end of the day, generally speaking, a heavier lure casts farther. Lure shape or size Wind: If you’re trying to get maximum distance, the wind can be your friend or foe. Lure to rod tip distance: Letting the line out further gives you a harder load on the rod and gives you more of a fulcrum to propel the bait outward with more force and ultimately distance.

There isn’t really a “Best” color to use when fishing. One color may work better one time but not as well the next time you fish. So, when selecting a lure color take a look at your surrounds (landscape and wildlife) to determine the color of lure to use. If the water is dark and murky (or stained) use bright and/or fluorescent colors that can draw the fish’s attention to the lure. If the water is clear, look around if the area and use colors which blend with the surrounds. If the area is rocky use a brown, tan, or a similar color. If there is grass and weeds then use more of the green colors. Each location will be different so try a good range of colors. Thank you for your question.