ryan21

congrats man! that stuff is just priceless.

thanks guys. was wondering why one seemed to be in line with my learning curve, and the better setup (IMO) was causing me more headaches than it should. had been told (and experienced in spinning gear) that over-spooled was a problem, but didn't pick up on under-spooled. sounds like i know how to get back on track 8-)

Delaware: thanks for the insight as to why I might be seeing a difference between the reels. B-Dozer: not smart*** at all when i freely admitted im completely newb to baitcasting. I usually have the brake at 6 or 7, and the tension on the snug side of average, which is one reason im surprised by my struggles hearing that people work down to using free spool and minimal tension. low quantities means, i don't know, 60-70 yrds left on it? figured id go through a couple spools before im ready to go get wet.

I'm new to baitcasters. i have the BPS Extreme in the Widespool 20HC model that was given to me. My dad has a couple year old less than stellar quantum combo that sells complete for like 50-60 bucks. His is not a wide spool. I have cut a ton of line off my extreme, learning to throw it consistently. I'm still learning to throw baitcasters in general. Why on earth is it infinitely easier for me to throw my dad's combo (w/o backlash) on virtually every setting combination of brakes/casting tension, than on my extreme. could it have anything to do with the wider spool of the extreme? or does having low quantities of line on the spool make it harder to cast? both are spooled with a 12lb fluoro. Thanks. .....and i am OPEN to suggestions. :-[