Very windy Severn Beach today

[didgeman]

Just got back from Severn Beach where myself and two other demented souls were fishing. Very rough tide, very windy.
Was wondering - i was using a one hook pulley pennel but was tied up in knots every time so switched to running leger and caught two tiddlers (see my album).
I am sure you guys who are used to stormy beaches do it differently. Any tips?
Second problem -my casting is shite so am only managing 60 meters max. I tend to hold back with the power as I always get a snap off if I use more. How long does a mono line last as I get the feeling the longer I use it the more this happens.

[MRG2000]

Well done on braving the winds !.

Are you cliping down the pulley rig when casting ???

What Bs line and leader are you using ,and how old is your line ?

[didgeman]

Yes I am clipping down the rig when casting.
I,m using 20lb mono, 60lb shock as the Bristol channel tide is pretty tough. The mono is about four months old, fish every week at least once so I reckon the sell by date is getting close or maybe over.

[MRG2000]

Can`t see ,why your snapping off ,all the gear sounds spot on ,mono should last 6 months +...casting lessons maybe ????

[didgeman]

I am seriously thinking casting lessons may be the way forward!! Do not need to cast 200yrds like some but 100yrds would be an pretty useful!

[MRG2000]

Originally Posted by didgeman

I am seriously thinking casting lessons may be the way forward!! Do not need to cast 200yrds like some but 100yrds would be an pretty useful!

Find a good local lnstructor,you'll be suprised the differance it can make.

[bulletproof]

Nice one on the cod didge.

I find that by scaling down the grip lead to a 3oz or 4oz (rather than a 5oz or 6oz) I am confident in giving it more welly and can achieve greater distance with much less risk of a snap-off.

What length rod are you using?

[didgeman]

Hi, mate

Use a 13FT Schimano Vengeance. Seems agood all rounder. Beach looked a little bit different to your last visit. Wind was hurtling down the beach today. Managed five hours of fishing. Cream crackered now though!

[geejayy]

if you are fishing into the rocky patches down there its tough on mainlines,
check regularly for nicks & dammage

[bulletproof]

It may be an unqualified statement but I'm not sure that trying to hoy it to the Wales is that much of an advantage down there.

I'm sure more experienced guys may correct me though.