Fished from 11-1:30 and got skunked. I just wanted to check out the new Daiwa baitcaster rod and reel I bought at Lee's on Saturday. I've never fished the pond before and never successfully used a baitcaster. I tried casting my cousin's a couple of year's ago. Out of 5 casts, 3 were nasty backlashed and 2 went about 5 feet :shock: He then took it out of my hands before I could do any more damage. Only two backlashes this time, but I couldn't get my Rapala jointed minnow out more than 15 yards but made good progress with heavier baits. I then proceeded to Beck and made an ass out of myself by backlashing a bunch of times. NO weeds at Beck to speak of. 