Cast Accuracy is presenting the lure to the precise targeted spot which is particularly important when fishing visible cover or targeting cover using electronics.
Why is Cast Accuracy Important?
Cast accuracy is important to:
Target High Percentage Spots: Generally, targeting small strike zones near cover, or past targeted spots in order to retrieve the lure through the strike zone.
Sight Fishing Spawning Bass: Targeting bass on beds and keeping lure in the strike zone.
Sight Fishing a Wolf Pack: Generally, when targeting a wolf pack, there is only one chance to place the lure in the ideal location as the bass will move on.
Shorter Rod: Selecting a shorter the rod as it is easier it is to make more accurate casts.
Baitcaster Rod: Choosing a baitcaster rod as it is generally considered the more accurate bass fishing rod due to the thumb control of the spool. Similar techniques to slow the spool for spinning rods are possible but less common.
Extra Fast Action Rods: Extra fast action rods have the most cast accuracy due the bend (energy) at the tip of the rod.
Additional Considerations
Follow Through: When using a roll cast don’t stop the cast like some do with a spinning rod to make sure you follow through and point to where the lure is to land.
Consistency: Keep the casting arm locked and minimize body movement and maximize wrist action.
Eyes on Target: Always concentrate on the target in other words, don’t look at the lure when casting, look at target.
Spinning Rod: Although not considered as accurate as a baitcaster it can be made more accurate by with these options:
Feathering the Spinning Reel: Using the index finger of the hand holding the rod to touch the reel to slow down or stop the cast.
Thumbing Spinner Reel: Turning the reel towards you, cupping it with your other hand, and then using the thumb of that hand on the reel to slow down or stop the cast.
Holding the Line: With the free hand hold the line and slow it down or stop it.
Same Weight Lures: Not common, but some suggest using consistent weights, in other words lures the same weight, where ever possible for example when skipping or flipping.
