05-13-2008, 10:23 AM
i just recently bought a abu-garcia black max bait cast reel, being new to fishing i have never used anything but a closed face reel. the first day i bought it i had to take it out and try it. my first cast caused me to tangle a 12 dollar spool of spider wire right on the reel after about a 10 foot cast, after respooling and 2 more unsuccessful attempts at using the reel i have become quite frustrated at it and was wondering what i am doing wrong, and whether i should take it back and get a closed face or if anyone has any pointers for me?
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