Not much different than a standard baitcaster...............a tension adjustment and brake setting. But even with the fancy schmancy brake controller, thumb skill is still required. I you wind up for a long cast and throw it in the drink 10' in front of you, that brake won't do anything to prevent a high quality birdsnest! BTDT. I will say I can cast it much better than an older Riobi magnetic brake reel I have. FWIW, I chose a left hand crank because I'm a life long spin fisher and wanted to keep it similar.
