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Fishing: How To Fish: Basics

Casting: Basic Baitcasting
With thumb holding the reel spool to prevent premature turning, he sights the target, and then swings the rod up and back with a smooth, forceful motion.
Never taking his eyes off the target, he lets his rod tip whip down to horizontal behind him, then starts to drive it forward with speed and power.
Thumb pressure used to hold the reel spool is released as the rod points toward the target. Very light thumbing will control the lure’s flight.

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