Shimano Tyrnos 8 casting control addition?

[aaronb]

I have a Shimano Tyrnos 8 I use for catfishing.  Is there any way to make it a better caster.  I guess the way I understand it's technically a trolling reel and wasn't made to cast that well.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks.

[Nessie Hunter]

You will have to clean and 'light oil' the spool bearings.
That will get you much better casting....

But it will never be a great caster, spool is to heavy for easy start up...
(causes a lot of backlash), once it does start it doesnt want to stop (Backlash)...

[Bryan Young]

spool bearing sleeve would help a lot.  It's a hollow tube between the two spool bearings.  See accurate area for details.