To prevent these backlashes, baitcasting reels have a magnetic braking feature but you'll want to count more on the control of the spool tension, which is a knob that is usually located right beside the handles.  You'll need to set the spool tension knob for each lure by holding the rod straight and disengaging the spool.  Loosen the tension just until the lure begins to drop down and then tighten the spool just a bit.

When you're casting the reel you'll disengage the spool and then hold it tight with your thumb.  When you want the lure to move forward you'll simply loosen up on the pressure.  After some practice you'll learn to control the speed of the spool so that you have better accuracy.

Spinning reels:  Spinning reels are reels that have a spool that is stationary.  The line is spun onto the spool as a device called a "bail" rotates around it.  Spinning reels can be used for any size of line but more experienced fly fishers will use it for lightweight lures with a weight less than ten pounds.  Spinning reels tend to perform a little better than baitcasting reels when you're casting into the wind.

One disadvantage of using a spinning reel is that there is the inevitable twisting of the line which will create tangles and knots.  When your line becomes twisted the best thing that you can do is replace the line with a new one. One way that you can prevent some of these tangles from occurring is by putting the spool into a glass of water for about 24 hours before you head out to go fishing, giving it a chance to soak.

To cast the spinning reel, hold the handle of the rod with one hand, making sure that the spinning reel is on the bottom side with your middle finger placed in front of the "foot" of the reel.  Slowly open up the bail and pull the line behind the first knuckle of your index finger. Release the line by pulling your index finger into a straight position.  You can control how far you cast the line by letting the line move along your index finger as close to the spool as possible as the line unwinds.  When you want to stop the line you simply push your finger against the lip of the spool.

         

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