RE: baitcasting reels
GD and chuck I couldnt have explained it better lol I was gonna try though. I learned to throw a bait caster on my own without anyones advice needless to say I went through alot of line. I will say this though put about 1 oz sinker on the your line and turn your the brake or knob on the right of the reel up to where the 1 oz sinker barely pulls any line off the reel when the free spool is tripped and cast in your backyard like this and as you get the hang of it you cant loosen the brake as you go, and dont forget to use your thumb to stop the spool when the sinker is about to hit the ground. lighter and limper lines like berkley XL in 8 or 10 lb test are more forgiving with bait casters then heavier lines. good luck