Browning Gold Stalker Baitcaster

[grizwilson]

I have two Browining Gold Stalker Baitcast reels STG10HA at the BPS outlet. They were inexpensive, I figured to use as "float" reels as I have a tendency to get them wet dirty and/or worse. Have tried them on several rods, different lures etc. same issue, some cast fine some not. The thing I noticed, the line guide works great reeling in, but all other line guides either free spool or or distribute the line off, this thing does not move. I think the reel guide is the issue, providing me plenty of back lashing, but have braid, would mono help? Thought ideas suggestions welcome. I have thrown bait casters since I was 4, so lets say 50 plus years, like most improvements but this thing has me buffaloed? Thanks in advance.

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