try this with your bait caster.. with your lure of choice, press the button so the reel is in free spool while keeping your thumb on the spool. lift your thumb and allow the lure to fall. if it's fast, tighten the magnetic control and spool tension knob until the lure falls at a slow pace. the goal is to have to lure fall, but not too fast. if it's too slow, just do the opposite. you'll need to make adjustments as you switch between lighter and heavier lures. this will go a long way in preventing backlashes. spool speed control/setting is key.
when casting, "feather" your thumb on the spool to keep it under control. then, once the lure hits the water, stop the spool with your thumb and turn the handle. this all take practice, but it'll be well worth it.
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