I grew up casting a squidder and I used it to plug and chunk. OK I got gray hair
Couple things learn to thumb the side plate of the spool not the line, this takes practice. Try not to cast across the ocean go into it makeing shorter casts and getting used to it. Adjust your side_play knob for a very little side-play as you get better you can adjust for more. Use at least 2 oz. plugs or weights and practice. Myself I would make it a bait outfit but many of us oldtimers plugged with them