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Im not new to baitcasters, but I never thought that the small diameter line could be the problem

Feather the spool to the proper speed and place your bait in the chosen location.

There are other approaches such as casting bucktails, trolling Redgills, using soft plastic shads etc

We love spring bass fishing and having this handful of lures will cover most of your bases

There are some pretty solid rods out there for around $50, though most will probably be heavier and less sensitive than a few of the better $100 options