Anti backlash set so when the lure is released with the rod level it just goes to ground and stops?
Are you casting sidearm? This often helps beginners.
is the rod stiff enough to handle the cast?
Many rods are not not stiff enough to handle a true bait casting reel.
Stay away from the mono , stick with dacron casting line for now untill you get better.
The best advice I can offer is to hook up with a fella that uses baitcasters, and get him to help you.
I use old school bait casters, direct drive "knuckle buster" jobs, mostly 50's era Phluegers, and love them .
As was stated, stick with it, you will soon learn !
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