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[bobale]

Hi, just found out how to post. Im married, 74 yo, new beginner in fresh water fishing. I have a 14 ft Jon Boat with trolling motor. I just bought 2 new Abu Garcia baitcaster outfits on 7 ft medium rods and trying to learn how to cast without backlash. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[clt_capt]

Welcome aboard.

1. Adjust the spool control. This is the round knob that is located near the reel handle and drag. Turning the spool control clockwise tightens it; counter clockwise loosens it. To adjust it, allow your lure to hang about 12 inches from the rod tip. Click the thumb bar or button on the lure and press down on the line with your thumb. Loosen or tighten the spool control as necessary until the lure falls freely to the ground without causing a backlash.
   
   
2. To cast your Abu Garcia baitcaster, depress the thumb bar or button (low-profile reels have a thumb bar and round reels have a thumb button) and place your thumb over the line on the spool. Bring the rod back over your shoulder and then bring it forward. When the rod is in front of your shoulder, release your thumb from the reel spool.
   
   
3. Begin reeling as soon as the lure hits the water.

[Hatterized]

welcome Bobale....great site here.....

2 great forums here on SFC with lots of freshwater tips and stories...

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f279/
Shallow Water World with gottaflylee



http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f249/
Freshwater Fishing Forum


check em out....

[gottaflylee]

Hi, just found out how to post. Im married, 74 yo, new beginner in fresh water fishing. I have a 14 ft Jon Boat with trolling motor. I just bought 2 new Abu Garcia baitcaster outfits on 7 ft medium rods and trying to learn how to cast without backlash. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

bobale, welcome to the site and glad to see your getting into fishing...

When you cast, turn your reel on its side with the handle pointing either up or at the ground, that will make a big difference for you...

Also on the side of the reel opposite the handle, there is a cap that you can screw either in or out. Push the freespool button on your reel and turn that cap in or out till your lure just starts to fall and start casting from there, adjusting the tension till you get it where you can cast.

[34 silverton]

welcome aboard. lot's of good information here.

[Robja]

Welcome aboard Bobale. Its never to late to start fishing. Good luck.

[penn24]

welcome aboard.

[BTH284]

Welcome. Lots of good folks and info to get you going here