Capt Craig gave you the right info. Particularly about the line weight. A good way to begin fishing is with a softer 10 lb mono line for fishing because you will adjust the tension frequently for weight you are casting and how you've learned. When you are fishing a single lure of a single weight is not likely to be what you stick with. Plan on frequent backlashes and just keep on casting. It does take a while to get good at it If you have someone who uses a bait caster all the time they can set the reel for one bait with a couple of casts and make your life easier.
