how do i use a bait casting rod and reel

when u cast u never take ur eyes off the bait (as it flys through the air) & the absolute second that bait hits the water surface u thumb (stop) the reels forward motion. that is it if u r whipping a bait through the air trying to launch it or at least set a world record for casting distance then slightly thumb the spool a little as it is unwinding letting line off & the line wo not travel faster than the spool can (that is what causes backlashes) the line is coming off the spool faster than the spool is moving. so u use ur thumb to just lightly touch the unraveling line & it will tighten back onto the spool without backlashing still allowing the spool to continue unrolling & letting line out.all the while baitcasters take focus u just have to watch the bait as it flys away from u & u have to stop the spool when the bait stops flying.

1. If you're a beginner, I'd recommend a spinning setup
2. How to use:
''cover'' the reel partly with your hand
cast and stop spool
Catch a lunker =)

**baitcasters take some practice to master

Baicasters are by far the most difficult to use..the first answer nailed it on the head.

The whole key is controlling how much line is going out.

Put 100 yards of line on there you dont care about to practice with till you get the hang of it.

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