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You may wish to try another reel and there are some good deals out there...
You also want to build out slowly. No matter how much you've heard about people picking up a conventional and hawking something 200 yards on the first cast, you really should start a little slower and a little easier. Using a 2 ounce plug (hookless if using on grass), adjust the cast control so that in free spool, the plug will slowly peel off line. Then tighten cast control until it stops (this is tighter than you will fish once accustomed to conventionals). Try some lob casts with pressure from the thumb keeping the reel from over running. DON'T Try To Cast to Ireland, no need at this point.
Gradually, alternate between more power in a smooth cast and a little less cast control. The thing is that you want to be consistant. To be able to cast repeatedly without massive overrun. It also doesn't happen overnight. Some people (including myself) take season's to get acclimated to casting reels. It is very frustrating picking out a massive birdsnest from your reel when when everyone around you is tight-lined to a fish...
Take your time and you'll really enjoy it...
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