HOW TO Spool and Set-up a BAITCASTING REEL! (Beginner Guide) 

Same here. I put a sliver of electrical tape on the first loop around the spool and then just spool the line nice and tight. Never had any issues whatsoever on any of the 10+ BC-Reels I've used.

I'd say it really doesn't matter, but baitcasters take some learning so you dont keep getting bird nests.

As someone that has only just swapped over to baitcasters I think they are far more suited to lure fishing, once you have got used to them casting feels for more intuitive and natural, when you are using 50g+ lures your finger will thank you for using one, having your thumb in control of the line also means you can cast far more accurately which has lead to me loosing way less lures. only down side for me is that the reels don’t scream like fixed spools when a fish starts stripping line.

I find you have better casting accuracy with baitcasters , useful when your after thet momma pike chillin under a bush or a tree

Definitely learn with a fixed spool first, you’ll spend a lot more time fishing! It’s also easier to cast light lures if you’re after perch.

@@leftmono1016 yeah anything below 30g then fixed spool is the way to go

Same