by donal domeney » Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:48 am
Not too sure on the set of the rod your using has it a reducer. A reducer is the bottom part of the rod about 14"/16" long that can be removed when casting. If the rod has a reducer then fit the reel about 6" above the reducer if it has no reducer fit it about 10" from the end of the rod. Remember if is the first time using a multi forget about getting distance just learn a style of casting that you feel comfortable with the distance comes later. Set the spool to run slow, use the cap under the star drag for this. To set it right for a learner attach a 4/5oz lead to the line, reel it in until the weight is at the top eye release the spool and you should visualy be able to follow the weight to the ground. when your style improves you can slacken this cap. It takes time and a lot of line before you perfect it. When you do get it right it's the bizz. Just one more note stick to day time use until you get to grips with thumbing on the line