feed the line through the level wind if it has one, and tie it on to the spool as you would a fixed spool.
keeping the line under slight pressure wind the handle untill the line is 1-2mm below the edge of the spool.
if it hasnt got a level wind hold the line with2 fingers on while turning the reel move the line slowly from left to right.
on the end of the reel should be a little nob, turnit untill you can move the spool left to right by less then a millimeter, if it dosnt move slacken it off till it does. if its to tight you will damage the reel.
to cast, take it slow and easy dont snatch it.
with your thump on the spool press the little lever to put it in free spool, dont remove your thumb or it will tangle.
cast as normal but taking it easy, when you would release the line on a fixed spool, lift you thumb slighty.
as soon as the weight hits the water stick your thumb on the spool to stop it spining, if you dont it will birdie.
the most important things to remeber are, dont let go of the spool before casting
stop the spool as soon as the weight hits the water
keep the cast as smooth as poss.
dont be scared of them they really are easy to cast.
