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To unlock the line, you disengage the metal bail and hold the line with your index finger

The drag system on a spinning reel usually comes in the form of a rotating handle on the top or bottom of the reel housing or spool

Leave a small gap at the top of the spool

Since mass production of a ball bearing model started in 1966, it made good marketing sense to engrave all future models that used ball bearings with the letter "C." 5000D.....Introduced in 1974, the "D" designation stands for direct drive

If you just want to know what settings to use on your reel to avoid back-lashes (and still cast a good distance), jump straight to Part 3 Part 1 of How to Set up a Baitcaster Reel: Threading & Attaching Your Line No matter whether you have an ultralight or a more heavy-duty baitcasting reel, many basic rules apply

As the boat continues to move forward and the fish continue to close the distance, the next cast may be at 9 o'clock and eventually behind the boat, directly into the wind