just start with the knobs really tight so you can get a feel for it and keep loosing them until you get the right setting. I personally like 20 pound power pro braid, ...more but I did start with 30 pound. 20 I think is a little bit thinning and easier to use
learning to set your real tie on lure you intend to use left hand about 6 inches from tip turn your backlash control on the left which you only need to counter the ...more wind 2 zero with click thumb bar now with a slight flick of the wrist popped the tip of the rod Slightly release the cast control on the right until your lure moves 10 inches and stops on its own that's best way to start when first setting up your baitcaster that will decrease the likelihood of a backlash because backlash has nothing to do with the line you are using it's your ability and skill to use the bait caster which you have to ingest every time you change your weights follow above instructions and we will become very easy and for you to shift on the Fly
I used mono for starters, but after using braid for a while I realized that there wasn't much difference in ease of use between the two. Learning to set your ...more brakes is much more important. Start off by having both brakes set to the maximum, and back off from there as you learn the mechanics of the cast and how to use your thumb to control the spool.
Your thumb is your best friend, learn to keep it on the spool start with shorter casts until you get used to the feel of the spool under your thumb. I also use braid
Max T , I totally disagree with those chiming in for mono, my first baitcast my neighbor was an older guy fished the early tourney circuits. He said mono, mono..., ...more was worst advise I ever got. Mono kinks it knots its a nightmare. Use Braid, Spiderwire, Firekine whatever With a pic and patience you can get a lash of braid out in a few minutes and back to fishing.
To minimize the amount of times that your backlash will tangle so bad you have to cut it, I would recommend any type of braid. Its easier to untangle it with braid
I also got really good at undoing a backlash when it's knotted up usually on the opposite side of the reel you'll find a few Loops to pull that will free ...more up the knot until you get to the next knot lol
I am presently teaching my grandson to cast a bait caster and I have to agree with Derek,, braid is the easiest to learn on. Start with around 30# braid and begin ...more with all the magnetic brakes engaged. Tighten up the spool tension so that when you drop the bait (practice weight) the spool doesn't overrun at all when the weight hits the ground. Also I recommend look at the rod and pick a rod with a medium action and fast tip. Make sure you are using a practice weight that is matched to the recommended weight for the rod. I also recommend you practice in the yard or a smooth mowed area and not out in the boat or at the lake. Once the learner has mastered casting fairly well then graduate to the boat or on shore. Nothing frustrates a new fisherman more than watching someone else have success while they struggle with casting. Practice, practice, practice. Backlashes will happen to the best of us, so don't get discouraged. Best of luck, you will pick it up very quickly.
Braid does not backlash as bad as mono and gives you a chance to learn to cast and pick out backlashes easier. Mono tends to kink up once you backlash and then ...more it make is more difficult to cast without backlashes. Believe me, I've taught a lot of folks how to cast and braid is the way to get started.
I would recommend 12-15# mono. Like Mike said you will backlash alot and wind up cutting out a lot of line. Save the braid and floro for when you get better control.Use ...more heavier baits at first to minimize backlashes. Enjoy the new reel!
Max if this is your first baitcaster then I'd recommend you starting out with some 30lb braid. Once you get use to casting it and getting it tuned to you, then ...more you can move to other types of line. My favorite line right now is K-9 Fishing Products Fluorocarbon. Hope this helps
I personally know nothing about bait-casters (I don't even have one), though I have heard that you should put a piece of tape 100ish yards in and practice. If ...more you get a backlash it will be easier to fix and untangle it.
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