Pikepredator thems some sound advice vids.
Big Steve I appreciate the "attaboy"...... thank-you. Something tells me when "Big Steve" speaks; others pay attention as, I've read and found your post to be interesting and very informative.
BFM, only advice left for me to give;
don't give up!
Once you have mastered the reel set-up, work on properly loading the fishing rod. Just like fly fishing and/or spin casting, it's important to "load the rod" and know when to release. When casting try leaving the lure hang a foot or so below the rod tip and when overhand casting; try releasing when the rod tip is about 11:00 o'clock (as a starting point). Remember the 'follow through' allowing the rod to drop, after release, until the rod tip (like your finger) is pointing to the target destination. Ya almost want to follow the lure through it's flight path. Press your thumb on the reel spool, stopping line payout before the bait lands on the water, tree tops, bushes or, another boat.
The idea is to have the lure in-line or just slightly higher than the rod tip at the time of release.
Start with slow easy swings and eventually you will be casting with the best of em!
Last but, not least, I enjoyed reading your post.................. Thanks for the memories 'cause BTDT!
(still do)
PS. Don't get caught-up with making a good cast and forget to turn the reel handle to lock the spool. You ain't never gonna see a 'bird's nest' like your gonna see if ya try setting the hook on a fish without, the spool being locked.
Goodluck and let us know how ya make out.
post edited by BeenThereDoneThat. - 2015/09/17 23:29:45