| #1  09-16-2011, 08:20 AM | ||||
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| casting weight just a small query, when a rod has stamped on it 4oz-8oz, what would be the best casting weight for optimum distance, i'm guessing that its heavier to wind the rod up. I assume i'm right  trouble is when you assume something it makes an ASS out of U and ME __________________ good luck and tight lines chris lifes to short for animosity.     |
| #2 09-16-2011, 08:24 AM | ||||
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| Re: casting weight The optimum is probably 6 oz ,distance is not always longer with heavier weights. Casting distance is all about technique and timing, get that right and distance comes as a by product ,the sinker weight is not too important ,that needs to vary according to the conditions your fishing in (tide/ wind) __________________ Mike.. Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footprints, Kill nothing but time Mike`s Fishing Photo Gallery |
| #3 09-16-2011, 08:46 AM | ||||
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| Re: casting weight Oh dear....................that new Greys too powerful for you eh Chris?  |
| #4 09-16-2011, 08:58 AM | ||||
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| Re: casting weight lol it aint arrived yet-----waiting in anticipation __________________ good luck and tight lines chris lifes to short for animosity. |
| #5 09-16-2011, 09:06 AM | ||||
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| Re: casting weight Better start eating plenty of spinach |
| #6 09-16-2011, 09:14 AM | ||||
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| Re: casting weight no problem, i got mussels like you find at the seaside, weak and sloppy lol __________________ good luck and tight lines chris lifes to short for animosity. |
| #7 09-16-2011, 02:18 PM | ||||
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| Re: casting weight 5 or 6 ounce...i'd plump towards 5oz....its harder to compress the rod (get it to bend) with a lighter lead but the recovery of the rod will "drive" the lead.... good to be able to cast a heavy lead but it won't go as far as a 5oz with a bit of umph behind it. __________________ 2012 targets - 180 yard measured cast, 10lb bull huss, 12lb blonde, 10lb hound, 8lb small eyed, spotted ray any size |
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