Well like the others say, this is only good if you want to get use to the controls, you don't have a choice when casting, and as far as the reeling in goes, wait until the tension gets in the lt blue area before you reel in then there won't be so many breaks, but i wouldn't recommend this to anyone, has alot of challenges, quizez for new places to fish and lures, but the fishing part is boring. ZZZZzzzzZZZ..save your money