- 1). Put the stem of the reel (the part of the reel that attaches to the rod) between your middle and ring fingers. Grasp the spinning rod handle. Put your thumb on top of the handle and extend your pointer finger so it touches the spool top.
- 2). Use your other hand to wind the reel spool until the line roller is right under your extended pointer finger. Pick up the line in front of the roller where it leaves the reel with your pointer finger and hold it against the rod with your finger.
- 3). Flip the bail up toward the rod tip with your other hand. Face the area you want to throw your line and turn your body at a slight angle with the arm holding the rod closest to your target area.
- 4). Aim the tip of your rod toward your target area, about even with your eyes. Bend the arm holding the pole at the elbow, raise your forearm until your hand is at eye level and move your forearm forward with a slight wrist movement.
- 5). Release the line from your forefinger when the rod tip reaches eye level and let the line travel to your target area.
- 6). Buy a practice-casting plug, which is a rubber or plastic weight with no hooks. Tie it to your line and place a target 20 to 30 feet away. Practice casting until you regularly hit your target.
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