Forays into baitcasting - Abu Ultracast

[MichaelAngelo]

Hello guys,

I'm a new proud owner of an old round baitcaster. The Abu 4601c Ultracast. From what I've read, this was the first model of the c3 series. They just decided to call the first c3's the "ultracast".

I decided to go the round route for the bigger spool capacity (and ironically got the smallest of the series LOL 4600 ), and I just like the down-to-business look of the round style reels .

Slapped on 20lb mono and, for the first time - was able to fish with 20lb mono without having it jump off of my spinning reel (help for this problem is appreciated LOL).

I practiced quite a bit today, experimenting with the spool braking and using my thumb. As the day went on I became accustomed to the program and I backlashed less and less.

Anyone remember their first time using a baitcaster? I'm open to all advice!