First, there are two kinds of spinning reels.
One kind of spinning reel has what is known as a trigger. By pressing the trigger, the real will let the line come out. Then there is the other type of spinning reel that does not have the trigger. In this case, you will grab the line, with your index finger while holding rod and reel. In this technique, you hold the fishing line with your index finger up against the rod. While doing this you will flip the bail over that is on the reel.
(Note: The bail is a horseshoe shaped mechanism located towards the top of the fishing reel.)
When flipping the bail over this allows the fishing line to be, free so that you can cast. This action of flipping the bail over is just a different way of doing the same thing as you would with the trigger, this will take a little bit of practice for beginners that are not use to this type of technique.
The technique for casting a spinning reel without the trigger.
Now the technique for casting, you will hold the fishing line up against the rod with your index finger. Then you will proceed cast the rod by bending your arm at the elbow. You will have a slight break in your wrist and then you will take the rod and bring it back behind you while still holding the line against the rod.
While you’re rod is behind you, you will cast forward as you cast forward you let go of the line with your index finger so the line will go out. This takes a little bit of timing and practice for beginners to get this down.
The technique for casting a spinning reel with the trigger.
The trigger mechanism does the same thing as you are doing manually with your finger although it is a little easier to use the spinning reel with the trigger. However, this is a personal preference. This may be the real of choice for many beginners as it is easier.
When casting this type of reel with the trigger the techniques are the same as far as casting allowing 1 to 2 feet of line at the end of the rod bringing the rod straight behind you with the bent elbow and wrist. Then with the forward motion of your arm and timing, the release of the trigger as you cast so that the line can come out.
Both techniques are similar and will take a little bit of practice for beginners. However, it will not take long and you will be casting like a veteran.
Good Luck and Great Fishing
How to Cast a Spinning Reel in Fishing
