What powdr said. Start with a good quality reel of the type he described, well worth the cost. I've had good luck with the Shimano Curado series as a good quality, easy casting reel but there are plenty of other brands that work just as well maybe better.
From what I've seen someone with a lot of experience with bait casters can usually do ok with cheaper basic reels but usually not beginners.
I like using a baitcaster but can't say I cast much more accurately or catch more fish with one than with spinning gear.
Last edited by 43Shooter; 10/05/15.
