Bait Caster Tips

I have used Bait Casters my whole life and really prefer them over other outfits for big fish. My first reel was a direct drive that cost me 25 Cents. The tip Commando gave was the best but I even like it better if when you are starting to learn if you tighten the brake so you have to jiggle the rod for the lure to drop. Another tip that might help is never try to throw to hard. This is what most new users try to do. Let the rod work for you as that was what it was made for. I have also found over the years that if you only leave about 6 inches of line out from the tip when you cast you should get more distance. I am always available for help and I still guide and I'm only 84 and don't know what I want to be when I grow up. LOL. Bob This post has been edited by muskiebobsr: Today, 11:08 AM