48 minutes ago, MGF said:

I too would recommend mono for learning to cast but I go heavier...17 or even 20 pound line. The large diameter makes it easier to get overruns out. Also, peel off a reasonable casts worth or a little more and put a piece of electrical tape on the spool. wind the rest of the line right over it.

 

Now the bird's nest won't go any deeper than the tape so, if needed, you can cut that part off and keep practicing.

 

I like that idea of the tape. Even for experienced users

Depends upon the application.  If I am going to use the reel for crankbaits and my existing rod isn't very limber, I'll put mono on it because mono stretches some.  If I am going to be fishing jigs or soft plastics, I want braid which provides better feel and a better hook set.

On 12/25/2020 at 1:47 PM, WRB said:

Learn to cast with 12 lb Berkley Big Game, easy to manage and inexpensive good mono line.

Look at video’s to learn how to spool the line correctly and how to cast properly

Enjoy,

Tom 

^^This^^