Rigging up a spinner?

[pjl83]

Is there anyway of adding weight to a spinner to get further distance when casting.

I've thought of adding a small bomb further up the line but surely this would disturb any fish on the way through before the spinner/lure even gets to them

[thebigman]

Threading a drilled bullet or barrel lead on the line then attaching a swivel before adding another length of line and your lure.

[stevieboy]

Adding lead further up the line only really works well with un-weighted plastics like plastic eels. If you need to cast a long way, go for something like a Dexter Wedge or Bass bullet. Adding weight to a "plug" type lure will screw up the depth that the lure is supposed to fish at, which is ok over clear ground. Go for one of the many lures with ball bearings inside them if you require extra distance on your plugs.

[greysfanboy]

Adding a weight up the line generally creates a 'helicopter effect' when casting and the whole lot ends up in a tangle. Like Steve said, it can work with rubber eels etc though a bubble float is my preferred choice here since it's easier to get the rig to untangle once it's in the sea.

In my opinion a well suited rod (length and test curve) and line (braid ) is much more important and helpful for achieving the right distance when lure fishing

[solehunter]

I can hoof my 28g dexter a real long way with my bze and 12lb line off a fixed spool. Awesome casting lures. Get yourself one pj. Also if you want to try some bubble floating, get yourself a few medium sized egg shaped bubbles, they cast better and give off less wake when you pull them through the water. One of those with a small white or silver delta lure will see you into a few fish for sure.
Get down brook ledge in the evening or earl morning .

[pjl83]

cheers chaps. a good few pointers there

I have got a dexter dave, I'll have to give it a proper go. I've got a tormenter too with ball bearings. Maybe I just need to get out more and put a few more hours in.

never thought of using a float though. that sounds like fun

[basskingfifteen]

the dexter so im led to believe is the no.1 all round tool to have pj
variety of weights n sizes and will catch most fish targetted when spinning.......cant say ive any first hand experience of much spinning at all tho.....bit of feathering and floppy eels anda bubble float but good fun ;D

[greysfanboy]

Dexters do catch loads of fish and are easy to cast, but they are a mackerel and schoolie magnet. If you know the bigger bass are there, consider something else

[basskingfifteen]

Jun 4, 2009 7:10:59 GMT @greysfanboy said:

Dexters do catch loads of fish and are easy to cast, but they are a mackerel and schoolie magnet. If you know the bigger bass are there, consider something else

you stopped your reply short adam, divulge lure make,model,size for pj m8 all in aid of helping him, i have heard plugs are quite good as well but have never tryed

[stevieboy]

Maria Angel Kiss, Maria BW, Maria SW, Owner Savoy Minnow, Storm Jointed Thunderstick are all good. Look at Veals under shallow divers.

[greysfanboy]

Jun 4, 2009 9:44:04 GMT @basskingfifteen said:

Jun 4, 2009 7:10:59 GMT @greysfanboy said:

Dexters do catch loads of fish and are easy to cast, but they are a mackerel and schoolie magnet. If you know the bigger bass are there, consider something else

you stopped your reply short adam, divulge lure make,model,size for pj m8 all in aid of helping him, i have heard plugs are quite good as well but have never tryed

What Steve said, Maria Angel Kiss and also maybe a few of the Rapalas (J11, J13).

Think like a fish :crazy:

[solehunter]

Crystal..... Champagne not crystal minnow. :drunk:

[stevieboy]

The J11/13 are ace lures, but if PJ is having problems casting light lures I'd give them a miss. They're like casting a lettuce leaf!

Another thing to be aware of is looking for fish when you're out. If you keep your eyes on the water you'll find it very rare *not* to see signs of fish during a session. Look for swirls that appear to be out of place, or more obvious signs like birds or shoals. Cast to them several times and don't get disheartened.

[pjl83]

thanks chaps. some great replies

[upfalls]

Rapala xrap is a nice casting lure, try the lagoon at puckaster. You will see my rock its the one with the foot marks worn into it.