Not much to add from GoldenFeathers answer, that is pretty much it... if you are just getting started with baitcasters, spend a little time in the back yard just practicing with cheap fishing line at first, that way hopefully you will get the kinks and bad spots in the cheap line, then replace when it's game time.... also, you may want to start with a less expensive reel. they will function perfectly for a beginner until you start free spooling more (no or little magnetic brake or spool tension set)... the bass pro reel is, in my opinion, the best reel on the market for that price, I don't think anything comes close, I have 4 of them on the boat at all times, and they operate perfectly...

Good Luck Out There!!
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2010 Megabass Racing Milano NIB Left Baitcasting Reel $1,359.99 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 39m Buy It Now for only: $1,359.99

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2011 DAIWA Z200HS BAITCASTING REEL ( LATEST ) Z 200 HS $729.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 7m Buy It Now for only: $729.00

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