Originally Posted By: Sleddddder
Set up the reel with 4 weights out on the side of the spool & tension knob to where it drops really slow. After reading this I went outside & set up my 10 1/2' 6-12 float rod with 1/2oz weight & made several 75' casts with both hands holding the butt of the rod & no thumb on the spool. 0 backlash. As you get better you will be able to loosen up the tension.

But Mr. Thumb stays stoopid if you do like that.
Young Barkoff is at the point where Mr. Thumb needs some lessons.
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