johnski Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 So I'm relatively new to carping as most of you will probably be able to tell from what I'm about to ask. I've been looking at buying some new reels as at the minute I'm just using some cheap baitrunners that I was given. So my question is I've looked at some reels that don't have a baitrunner on them so how exactly do they you set them up when fishing to allow the fish to take line in the same way as the baitrunners allow? Is it just a case of adjusting the drag to give less tension and then tightening the drag before you strike? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I said I'm new to all this. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 ... Is it just a case of adjusting the drag to give less tension and then tightening the drag before you strike? ... This is exactly what you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 It becomes second nature after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnski Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ahhh thanks guys just wanted to make sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grangemilky Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ahhh thanks guys just wanted to make sure! As above will become second nature, try to slow the spool with your index finger on the hand holding the rod, whilst tightening the clutch with the other hand. Once mastered IMO its much faster and safer than with a baitrunner. When i had Bait runners, i never actually used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnski Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 As above will become second nature, try to slow the spool with your index finger on the hand holding the rod, whilst tightening the clutch with the other hand. Once mastered IMO its much faster and safer than with a baitrunner. When i had Bait runners, i never actually used it. Thanks I'll certainly give this a try when I'm next out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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