Jim's Casting Tutorial on How To Cast A Baitcaster

Realis Pro Staff Hajime Murata (Jim), affectionately known in Japan as 'The King' and 'Miracle Jim', gives a casting tutorial. Beginners will improve their casting skills, while experienced anglers will be able to cast farther and more precisely. (It may even change the way you think about casting!) This video is designed to be useful for everyone, from beginners to advanced anglers. Please use this video as a reference and try casting yourself. Japanese captions supplemented in English 00:29 Baitcasting Reel Called : Bait Reel A baitcasting reel is mounted on top of the rod. It is often used in lure fishing. 00:52 One-Finger Grip Grip the trigger with only your index finger. This expands wrist mobility and enables trouble‑free casting. 01:45 Increase wrist mobility with a one‑finger grip and cast by harnessing the rod’s resilience. 02:29 STEP1, Swing up the rod using your wrist. STEP2, Stop the rod after swinging it up. Using the one‑finger grip increases wrist mobility STEP3, Cast using the rod’s resilience — without swinging the rod. 03:30 STEP1, Swing the rod with your wrist, just like in the overhand cast. STEP2, By stopping your hand after the swing, the rod bends deeply backward. STEP3, Cast by harnessing the rod’s resilience — without swinging the rod. 04:28 STEP1, Swing the rod with your wrist, then stop. STEP2, In addition to the rod’s resilience, push slightly with your left hand. STEP3, Release your thumb at the right timing to cast — without swinging the rod. 06:23 STEP1, Swing up the rod with the grip facing upward. STEP2, Swing the rod downward using your wrist. STEP3, Cast by harnessing the rod’s resilience — without swinging the rod. 08:02 STEP1, Rotate the reel in a small circular motion, using the wrist as the axis — imagine turning the wrist, not the rod tip. STEP2, Cast by harnessing the rod’s resilience — not by centrifugal force. 08:37 Hold with one finger. 09:48 Switch to the opposite hand after casting. 10:10 Cast with the handle facing straight up. 10:56 The grip is the most important part of casting. 11:05 Cast by utilizing the rod’s resilience. 11:22 1, One-Finger Grip 2, Switch to the opposite hand after casting. 3, Cast with the handle facing straight up. 4, The grip is the most important part of casting. 5, Cast by utilizing the rod’s resilience. #duointernational #nipponquality #hajimemurata #castingtechniques #lurefishing