![]() Good advice - I start kids with a a closed face Zebco type reel and move them up to a bait caster - mistake in my mind to go to open face spin reel - casting much more versatile IMO. I love my baitcasting set-ups and have been using them for over 20 years. The fellow at the tackle store should be able to clarify any of this information for you. Use this one for getting a bait accurately into the cover and then being heavy enough to horse em' out. Keep the spinning rod/reels for lighter lines and lures. The heavier line will assist in picking out those initial birds nests! A couple of hours practice and it will be second nature. If the weight hits the target surface and the reel is still revolving, you will end up with a back lash or "professional overrun"! You want to stop the reel from spinning just slightly before the practice weight or lure hits the ground or water. You can also back off the brake setting to a lower number to increase casting distance, but you will have to be prepared to use your thumb more as a brake. You can try a sidearm kinda underhand roll cast when you feel comfortable. Once these two features are set up correctly, start tossing the practice weight out. Be ready to apply pressure with your thumb to the spool as a "brake" in case it is still set too loose. Once the weight hits the ground, the spool should also stop revolving. Set this up so that when you are holding the rod at about the 1 to 2 o'clock position, and press the release button, and then release it, the line will unravel off the spool and the weight will drop slowly until it hits the ground. ![]() There should also be an adjustment for spool tension.Attach a 1/2 to 5/8 ounce practice plug to your line. The casting distance won't be as great, but the backlashes will be reduced to start with. ![]() Now find a park or field with no overhead obstructions! The reel should have the magnetic brake set for a relatively high number to start with. ![]() Now, get yourself a decent quality baitcasting reel and match it up with your choice of a pistol grip or longer handled two-handed rod in about 6' 6" length, and medium heavy action. ![]()
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