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How to cast
Reel in the line until your bait or lure is six to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters) from the rod tip.
If you have a sinker or bobber attached to the line, it should be six to 12 inches from the rod tip instead.
Grip the rod behind the reel with your thumb resting over the button at the back of the reel.
Most spincasting rods have a recessed seat and a trigger-like projection for you to wrap your index finger around. Most fishermen cast spincasting gear with the same hand they reel the line in with.