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Here's how to develop that crucial muscle memory: Start with short casts: Practice 20-30 foot casts with tight spool tension Feather the spool: Keep light thumb pressure throughout the cast Brake before impact: Apply firm thumb pressure as your lure approaches the target Stop the spool: Press down completely when the lure hits water Based on our testing with hundreds of anglers, it takes roughly 50-100 practice casts to develop reliable thumb control

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Even though youre moving and covering water, you still have to let that lure pause for a few seconds between jerks, Wendlandt said