Being new to the forum, i'd like to say hello to everyone. I'm new to baitcasting reels, using spincasting set-ups for trout fishing out west. Now that i'm living in central new york i'd like to get into bass or pike fishing. I just bought a Pflueger Trion reel and Shakespeare (Lite) Medium action rod, spooled with 12 lb spiderwire mono. Your comments or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What baits will you be using ? Cranks  ,worms , top water.

With more info we should be able to get you started.

Welcome aboard!!!

Hey Welcome to the porums. I dont know how to pull an old thread up yet maybe another member can The single most important article that helped me is by Reel Mech it really  sets up the basics, There is also a wealth of facts in the articles section on the home page. The most important source is thew collective experience on this site Just ask they will help you

The main thing that has been helping me IS PRACTICE<PRACTICE and more PRACTICE to get your thumb EDUCATED

Just don't do what I did when I started getting the hang of it I took all the brakes off and wound up with 70 Yards of Mono in one big %#^&^ Ball!