squidder

[NIB]

Abu makes a 7000 B reel has a level wind an a bushing (no bearings hence the B)U can set it up an cast as hard as u like.It can be had for under a hundy think.I learned to cast wit a 155 a basically a scaled down squidder wit bushings also.Trust me on this U will curse the day u ever started this project if u go wit no level wind to start.If u don't listen at least make sure u pay close attention to how u pay the line back on the reel wit ur thumb.Never snap a cast just swing the rod.over exertion causes the spool to speed up faster than the line comes off the reel(backlash) Take baby steps.the smaller ones are fine for boats but if ur gonna go wit it in the surf go wit the 140.Practice wit something like a 3 0z bank sinker so The line keeps pulling line off the reel.Make sure to do this in the water as if u snap it off it can hurt someone in the wrong place at the wrong time.Then u can work Ur way to plugs go wit something like a pencil popper then swimmers.swimmers tumble they stop pulling line mid flight.thats when a trained thumb comes into play.learn to use the tension knob as Ur friend.not too tight this will cause the spool to jump start.Not too loose tough to control.For beginners a good rule of thumb is to have the weight Ur throwing just pull line slowly in free spool with the rod held horizontally.an work it looser/Tighter from there depending on the lure or wind conditions.Good luck.

[NIB]

As for starter line go wit mono 15-20lb something smooth like Ande.Big game is dry an will remove some thumb skin pretty quick till ya wet it.I just read my post an realized perhaps 3 oz bank might be too heavy.depends on Ur rod.1-3 will work good for practicing.

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by NIB

As for starter line go wit mono 15-20lb something smooth like Ande.Big game is dry an will remove some thumbskin pretty quick till ya wet it.

It'll leave grill marks on a blister. Wet the line, I swear that your thumb will float on a little cloud of steam. You can feel the cushion between your thumb and line. A bud of mine was casting dry mono and showed me how his thumb MELTED the line. You could actually see that the surface of the mono was smeared!