Cast Style?

[Skools Out]

When surf fishing just wondered how do you cast and whats your range?

with Open Face i tried the Happy Gilmore run and sling, well i have figured out if i make 3 to 4 hard steps and sling the h@ll out of it i can throw all the line off my reel with 4 oz weight and 30 lb test. Reel says it hold 150 yards of 30 lb test

so what's your style and findings of easy or best ways to cast?

[Skools Out]

When surf fishing just wondered how do you cast and whats your range?

with Open Face i tried the Happy Gilmore run and sling, well i have figured out if i make 3 to 4 hard steps and sling the h@ll out of it i can throw all the line off my reel with 4 oz weight and 30 lb test. Reel says it hold 150 yards of 30 lb test

so what's your style and findings of easy or best ways to cast?

[Sean]

When chunk fishing I use the over the head method with a step forward ( every one in my office is looking @ me as I had to reinact to be sure :-[ ;D)
Throwing lighter stuff I use the side wip, with even a litle under hand mixed in..

[Sean]

When chunk fishing I use the over the head method with a step forward ( every one in my office is looking @ me as I had to reinact to be sure :-[ ;D)
Throwing lighter stuff I use the side wip, with even a litle under hand mixed in..

[randlemanboater]

Only thing I would add would be to let about 4-5 feet of line out prior to casting to get more "catapult" action.

[randlemanboater]

Only thing I would add would be to let about 4-5 feet of line out prior to casting to get more "catapult" action.

[Sean]

"Catapult" is key ;D

[Sean]

"Catapult" is key ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Try the South of the Border Rocket Launcher method.

Go to the South of the Border in South Carolina and buy some rockets, attach to line and aim in the direction you want, light and when it reaches the distance you want close the bail and wait for it to explode.

Works every time. 8)

[turbinedoctor]

Try the South of the Border Rocket Launcher method.

Go to the South of the Border in South Carolina and buy some rockets, attach to line and aim in the direction you want, light and when it reaches the distance you want close the bail and wait for it to explode.

Works every time. 8)

[reelapeelin]

Get a potato cannon...freeze hooked bait and weight on a rig w/ swivel stickin' out...attach line to swivel, open bail, direct fire toward open ocean and ...BOOM!! :o ... close bail and GET READY ;) ...

[reelapeelin]

Get a potato cannon...freeze hooked bait and weight on a rig w/ swivel stickin' out...attach line to swivel, open bail, direct fire toward open ocean and ...BOOM!! :o ... close bail and GET READY ;) ...

[willy]

H@ll lets just frag them, pick um up in a scoop net ::)

I saw them at a fishing show Oz, guy wanted big bucks for the compressed air version all set up on a pull behind surf fishing rack, little air compressor and battery. Special containers you put bait in and freeze. They looked like rockets with hooks imbedded in them. Can get out a few hundred yards with them.
I dunno, seems a little weird to me, too strategic, does not have the feel to me.

[willy]

H@ll lets just frag them, pick um up in a scoop net ::)

I saw them at a fishing show Oz, guy wanted big bucks for the compressed air version all set up on a pull behind surf fishing rack, little air compressor and battery. Special containers you put bait in and freeze. They looked like rockets with hooks imbedded in them. Can get out a few hundred yards with them.
I dunno, seems a little weird to me, too strategic, does not have the feel to me.

[macojoe]

I don't surf fish much and never have, you will see that at hammers party!

I have a 10 foot Diwa Rod and a Penn 650SS 17# test line with a 30# shock leader, just load her up and whip it!

[macojoe]

I don't surf fish much and never have, you will see that at hammers party!

I have a 10 foot Diwa Rod and a Penn 650SS 17# test line with a 30# shock leader, just load her up and whip it!

[reelapeelin]

H@ll lets just frag them, pick um up in a scoop net ::)

I saw them at a fishing show Oz, guy wanted big bucks for the compressed air version all set up on a pull behind surf fishing rack, little air compressor and battery. Special containers you put bait in and freeze. They looked like rockets with hooks imbedded in them. Can get out a few hundred yards with them.
I dunno, seems a little weird to me, too strategic, does not have the feel to me.



Willy, the potato cannon is one of those crazy ideas I've had for a while ... I's just KIDDIN'!! ... had no idea they were ACTUALLY shootin' bait out across the water
:D ...

[reelapeelin]

H@ll lets just frag them, pick um up in a scoop net ::)

I saw them at a fishing show Oz, guy wanted big bucks for the compressed air version all set up on a pull behind surf fishing rack, little air compressor and battery. Special containers you put bait in and freeze. They looked like rockets with hooks imbedded in them. Can get out a few hundred yards with them.
I dunno, seems a little weird to me, too strategic, does not have the feel to me.



Willy, the potato cannon is one of those crazy ideas I've had for a while ... I's just KIDDIN'!! ... had no idea they were ACTUALLY shootin' bait out across the water
:D ...

[parishht]

One step forward to get my whole body working into the cast.
Nice fluid movement.

I've snapped some 50# test when the bail slips over.
Sounds like mother supperiors paddling.

[parishht]

One step forward to get my whole body working into the cast.
Nice fluid movement.

I've snapped some 50# test when the bail slips over.
Sounds like mother supperiors paddling.

[Sean]

and when that line snapps, your bait/lure will go further then you could ever imagine. The catapolt theory 10fold
;D

[Sean]

and when that line snapps, your bait/lure will go further then you could ever imagine. The catapolt theory 10fold
;D

[Blue_Runner]

I don't know how far I cast. The water is always to deep to step it off. :D

[Blue_Runner]

I don't know how far I cast. The water is always to deep to step it off. :D

[Skools Out]

BR you can do as i do Cast it down a long field then measure it off. ;D

Yeah i've had the 25 to 50 snap and boy is that a loud pop and then as said your rig goes so far it's out of site. if they snap in the wind and it pops you in the face that really feels good ??? especially in the winter when your face is cold lol.

[Skools Out]

BR you can do as i do Cast it down a long field then measure it off. ;D

Yeah i've had the 25 to 50 snap and boy is that a loud pop and then as said your rig goes so far it's out of site. if they snap in the wind and it pops you in the face that really feels good ??? especially in the winter when your face is cold lol.

[reelapeelin]

I don't know how far I cast. The water is always to deep to step it off. :D



Do like Willy...walk out there and measure ;) ...

[reelapeelin]

I don't know how far I cast. The water is always to deep to step it off. :D



Do like Willy...walk out there and measure ;) ...

[Airslot]

I'm I the only one thats gonna throw a conventional reel?

[Airslot]

I'm I the only one thats gonna throw a conventional reel?

[reelapeelin]

and when that line snapps, your bait/lure will go further then you could ever imagine. The catapolt theory 10fold
;D



Not the line-snap but the extra distance...according to an old Rod-Maker/Repairer here, that's largely due to line-drag on the rod's eyes as it shoots thru them...he puts over-sized eyes on rods(particularly the small one on the tip) and SWEARS you'll get MUCH LONGER DISTANCE from this modification ;) ... he grew up in FL and says this is carry-over from back in the ol' days...I've seen some of the rods he's converted...looks a little strange, but also looks very effective ;) 8) ...

[reelapeelin]

and when that line snapps, your bait/lure will go further then you could ever imagine. The catapolt theory 10fold
;D



Not the line-snap but the extra distance...according to an old Rod-Maker/Repairer here, that's largely due to line-drag on the rod's eyes as it shoots thru them...he puts over-sized eyes on rods(particularly the small one on the tip) and SWEARS you'll get MUCH LONGER DISTANCE from this modification ;) ... he grew up in FL and says this is carry-over from back in the ol' days...I've seen some of the rods he's converted...looks a little strange, but also looks very effective ;) 8) ...

[Skools Out]

Not the line-snap but the extra distance...according to an old Rod-Maker/Repairer here, that's largely due to line-drag on the rod's eyes as it shoots thru them...he puts over-sized eyes on rods(particularly the small one on the tip) and SWEARS you'll get MUCH LONGER DISTANCE from this modification *;) ... he grew up in FL and says this is carry-over from back in the ol' days...I've seen some of the rods he's converted...looks a little strange, but also looks very effective ;) 8) ...


Reel he ment when it snaps as in breaks due to the bell shutting on the reel to soon.

[Skools Out]

Not the line-snap but the extra distance...according to an old Rod-Maker/Repairer here, that's largely due to line-drag on the rod's eyes as it shoots thru them...he puts over-sized eyes on rods(particularly the small one on the tip) and SWEARS you'll get MUCH LONGER DISTANCE from this modification *;) ... he grew up in FL and says this is carry-over from back in the ol' days...I've seen some of the rods he's converted...looks a little strange, but also looks very effective ;) 8) ...


Reel he ment when it snaps as in breaks due to the bell shutting on the reel to soon.

[reelapeelin]

Reel he ment when it snaps as in breaks due to the bell shutting on the reel to soon.



Thanks, Skools...I know what he's talkin' about...I've had the bail close on me too ::) ... I's talkin' about the extra distance the terminal tackle travels AFTER the ''snap'' when there's no line goin' out ;) ...

[reelapeelin]

Reel he ment when it snaps as in breaks due to the bell shutting on the reel to soon.



Thanks, Skools...I know what he's talkin' about...I've had the bail close on me too ::) ... I's talkin' about the extra distance the terminal tackle travels AFTER the ''snap'' when there's no line goin' out ;) ...

[Sean]

Reel, I like that theory/fact, I have always wounder why, and now I know ;D

[Sean]

Reel, I like that theory/fact, I have always wounder why, and now I know ;D

[Blue_Runner]

I like to throw conventional too Slot.

[Blue_Runner]

I like to throw conventional too Slot.

[fireattackvdf335]

One more on a baitcaster...Shimano Calcutta's are what I use 400 & 700 series on St. Croix rods. The 700 without levelwind casts unbelieveably far. Get it set right, use an "educated thumb" and it really flies. Woohoo going to Hatteras in a few days!!!!! 8)

[fireattackvdf335]

One more on a baitcaster...Shimano Calcutta's are what I use 400 & 700 series on St. Croix rods. The 700 without levelwind casts unbelieveably far. Get it set right, use an "educated thumb" and it really flies. Woohoo going to Hatteras in a few days!!!!! 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

I jusy use a Abu Garcia baitcaster and 7' medium rod most times for "surf" fishing. Its just standard trout gear around here, nothing heavy at all. However, surf fishing around here is nothing like I see those dressed up wader wearing yankees on tv doing. ::)

Surf fishing to me is just walking the beach and casting out 50 yards or so to feeding reds, specks or flounder that feed close to shore. ;)


I can sling my baitcaster farther than any of the snow birds I see down here with the "surf gear" setups during the spring though, if that counts. 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

I jusy use a Abu Garcia baitcaster and 7' medium rod most times for "surf" fishing. Its just standard trout gear around here, nothing heavy at all. However, surf fishing around here is nothing like I see those dressed up wader wearing yankees on tv doing. ::)

Surf fishing to me is just walking the beach and casting out 50 yards or so to feeding reds, specks or flounder that feed close to shore. ;)


I can sling my baitcaster farther than any of the snow birds I see down here with the "surf gear" setups during the spring though, if that counts. 8)

[Airslot]

I've got an Abu 6500 that doubles as my surf reel.

[Airslot]

I've got an Abu 6500 that doubles as my surf reel.

[Sean]

I use a Shimano Bait Runner for my spinnig, and have Shimano Calcuttas for conventional ( I love these reels, I have a 200, I have 3 400's and a 700)

[Sean]

I use a Shimano Bait Runner for my spinnig, and have Shimano Calcuttas for conventional ( I love these reels, I have a 200, I have 3 400's and a 700)

[Skools Out]

I must be the only old skool liker here lol i like my Mitchell Garcia Reels i have 10 or so of them. But when the going gets tough i pull out my Penn 8000 and the Penn 8500 reels

[Skools Out]

I must be the only old skool liker here lol i like my Mitchell Garcia Reels i have 10 or so of them. But when the going gets tough i pull out my Penn 8000 and the Penn 8500 reels

[macojoe]

Chum throws Conv also!!

[macojoe]

Chum throws Conv also!!

[chumbucket]

Chum throws Conv also!!
Yup. I've already tweaked that new ABU Pro Rocket. factory grease has been flushed out. Factory bearings have been changed out to ABEC7 and Rocket Fuel oil added. 8) Smokin fast reel. ;) :o

[chumbucket]

Chum throws Conv also!!
Yup. I've already tweaked that new ABU Pro Rocket. factory grease has been flushed out. Factory bearings have been changed out to ABEC7 and Rocket Fuel oil added. 8) Smokin fast reel. ;) :o

[phester]

Yup. I've already tweaked that new ABU Pro Rocket. factory grease has been flushed out. Factory bearings have been changed out to ABEC7 and Rocket Fuel oil added. *8) Smokin fast reel. ;) :o
can I try it ?

[phester]

Yup. I've already tweaked that new ABU Pro Rocket. factory grease has been flushed out. Factory bearings have been changed out to ABEC7 and Rocket Fuel oil added. *8) Smokin fast reel. ;) :o
can I try it ?

[Airslot]

You know, I've always wanted to hop up one of my Abu's, just havne;t done it yet. Have you had a chance to let fly in a field or anything yet?

[Airslot]

You know, I've always wanted to hop up one of my Abu's, just havne;t done it yet. Have you had a chance to let fly in a field or anything yet?

[chumbucket]

can I try it ?
Yes. ;) 8)

[chumbucket]

can I try it ?
Yes. ;) 8)

[chumbucket]

You know, I've always wanted to hop up one of my Abu's, just havne;t done it yet. Have you had a chance to let fly in a field or anything yet?
I let a couple fly behind my house. Not a real test because I had to restrain it. I'm gonna give it a real test flight tomorrow I hope. Based on other reels I've tweaked a bit, this one should perform quite nicely. It was a bit sluggish out of the box. Now it just spins and spins in my hands.

[chumbucket]

You know, I've always wanted to hop up one of my Abu's, just havne;t done it yet. Have you had a chance to let fly in a field or anything yet?
I let a couple fly behind my house. Not a real test because I had to restrain it. I'm gonna give it a real test flight tomorrow I hope. Based on other reels I've tweaked a bit, this one should perform quite nicely. It was a bit sluggish out of the box. Now it just spins and spins in my hands.