Got out today for my first lesson in casting. It was much less intimidating than I had thought. I can get the line out about 35 feet and without too much trouble. I will work on smoothing out the technique. I learned a little about what to expect and some of the feelf when the rod loads up. I did discover that my old rod is not too good, but I had a chance to use my coach's backup rod. It was a good day.

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Randy de Jong, rank beginner but willing to learn