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Originally Posted by Sweetwater
I use Abu Garcia 7000 C3 and 7000 CL reels on 10' Lamiglass rods. My technique is. I've removed all the breaks.
Make sure the reel is slightly wet (I use a bit of fresh water) but your thumb is dry for the first cast
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I think this cant be overstated, the spool should be wet before you cast, and sweetwater is right, toss the brakes out. I dont use 7000s anymore unless I need that heavy gear, I use the shimano calcuttas, they will outcast a 7000 anmd have plenty of power for big fishn along with an awesome drag. In a heavy current I may switch back top a 7000 or when tossin huge plugs.
The thumb thing cant really be taught, you just have to develop a feel to "educate your thumb"