novice caster needing advice

[maximus6770]

Hi all,
its an honour to be a part of the site and hope to get needy advice.(when needed, off you fishaholicks.)
The problem i am having is that when I am casting, and through loads of practice i cant seem to cast further than the time before.
I am using an abu 7 and a 13 foot beechcaster with a 5 oz lead.
There seems to be little fellas casting twice my distance, I am a (not to blow my trumpet) a big strong lad, but when i put everything into the cast it is to no avail, i know that power may have nothing to do with it but technique is the key.
could anyone give me any pointers or advice which would be much appreciated.

Thanks Ian.

[wellyfish]

welcome to the forum max....you are right ,its not all about power ,a good tecnique is more important.......

[fishypaul]

first of all welcome to the best forum on the net maximus,
i am not the best to answer your query,we do have (i think)a casting instructor or two on here who will only be too pleased to help you,

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Welcome to the fishing forum

What type of rod and reel are you using

[maximus6770]

Originally Posted by Fishing Forum Admin

Welcome to the fishing forum

What type of rod and reel are you using

jesus crist yous are fast.

I am using a 13 foot beechcaster and an abu garcia number 7 (black)

[maximus6770]

Originally Posted by wellyfish

welcome to the forum max....you are right ,its not all about power ,a good tecnique is more important.......

do you have good casting skills?

[wellyfish]

its ok ,could be better,never really measured my casts before though..depends where im fishing and what the weather is like !!

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Best fishing forum on the net mate no waiting three days for a reply


Im not the best person to help on this as a boat boy but if you post how you cast (style) , weight you are fishing with , line you are using i.e 15lb/20lb ect and type of rigs and bait you are using the guys will chip in and help

We have quiet a good saying here " The one dum question is one not asked " I learn every day

[bigfish]

Welcome Max
There are a number of factors that determine casting distance - technique/equipment and to a lesser extent physical stature.
If you are desperate to improve your casting ability then all I can suggest is find a professional instructor - it will prove the quickest and most effective way to proceed!There are a number of How to Cast instructional videos on the market,but I really do think that you'll find it cheaper in the long run to get some tuition from a casting coach,after all if you can't pick up tips on how to improve by watching guys casting on the beach,then you probably won't do any better watching a video will you?Not only that but you don't want to lug your telly down to the beach do you?

[bigfish]

Max If you do want a pro coach I can give you details of guys in Gateshead/Jarrow/Bolden Colliery,if that would be of use to you send me a P.M or e-mail.