A shore Anglers tackle box...

[manitoubass2]

A good reel isn't the biggest factor in making good casts, but it does make a different.

Some reels don't spool evenly or have poor lip design. The gear ratio can also make a difference in how the line lays on the spool as well.

But yes, having your line spooled correctly (not backwards) is more important.

And with braided lines, get that line on as tight as you possibly can. If it gets loosened over time by wind or whatever, put a jig on, attach it to something, then walk it out, tighten the drag right tight and re-spool it. Loose braid wont cast worth a shit