Casting!

[Female species]

When i first started out fishing, i never for a moment thought about how i was casting, never had a problem with it, i used to get it flying pretty far, but these days, i try and concentrait on how im standing, where i want it to go, how im holding the rod, etc!!!
I do worse now than ive ever done, i think on a good day im only hitting 60yds, which im discusted with!!!

I think its time i go fishing, take an extra rod, and just practice lead chucking with the extra rod, just to rekindle a tech that i once had, and it ran away lol :dunce:

has any one else had times like this???


or is it just me??? dont answer that lol :crazy:

clare

[eccles]

Definitely need a bit of practice if you haven't been for a while Clare. I used to be rubbish (max 70 yds) and my mate used to laugh but I decided to learn "of the ground" and "Hatteras" a while back and can get out there these days if I want. Although much of my fishing is done at night, I still go down the beach about once a month and practice for half an hour or so.

[stevieboy]

My casting used to be all over the place. I'm no great caster, but I've improved with tips from people that really can cast. I can now do a "passable" pendulum and a good Brighton cast with big baits. Set off an hour earlier and spend an hour at the beach just concentrating on casting.

[maxwell]

I am probably on the bottom of the pile when it comes to casting, cack handed as hell, i can get 100yds on a good day. probably average 60 yds, but you can still pick up plenty of fish at those distances.

Quite a few times though i have struggled to catch when the bloke next to me is bagging up with fish at distances i cant get to. So the ability to get it out there if you fancy is a big plus i reckon.

[mooseman]

practice doesn't make perfect. Practice just makes permanent

Good practice makes perfect though

[Female species]

hahaha cheers lads, i think maybe im thinking bout it to much, and should just take some time out to practice a bit, every now and then, well when i go fishing wed/thursday time, im gonna go a bit earlier and practice for a bit before i stick rig n bait on lol

clare

[bennett]

The biggest mistake in casting is trying to hard and hitting the rod to early. Just make sure the cast feels smooth. slow everything down and hit the rod at the very end. Try not to think about it too much and relax.

[curtis]

Hi clare
this might help,what rod n reel do you use?what mainline is on your reel?
A floppy rod will de crease your casting instead of increase your distance.
Mainline,if you use lo dia line,say 15lb +shockleader your distance will be better.
Reels
use a cone fixed spool the line will come of better on these reels,also make sure the reel is loaded to the brim,with a multi make sure it's 2,3 mm under the spool.
if you have already done this then try this cast.
Either throw the lead out and as the lead is going out turn and hit into the cast.
Place the lead on the floor (lead weight by you)and the rod tip about 3inches of the floor,keep both arms straight,look up and lean into the cast.
A fishing rod stores the energy let the rod do the work NOT YOU.
You need to compresss the rod to = distance.
If all else fails then look for a casting instructor in your area/or ask a mate of yours (who)can cast to teach you.
People think you have to be built like a brick outhouse to get big distance,this is not true.
Also try and RELAX when your casting,dont think about it to much and your distance will gain,dont look for hitting 100 yards straight away,unless you have been taught by a good casting instructor.
|some intructors Might charge you a small fee,this is money well spent tbh.

clare listen to someone you can trust,someone you have seen cast big distance,someone who knows what they are talking about.
I wish you good luck clare and hope your distance improves.
Remember distance is not always the key to catching fish,as some big fish can/have been caught under your feet.

[basskingfifteen]

clare, best thing you can do is get a proven decent caster to help you, not tell you.....

2 hours spent being taught the right things and shown how to do it is worth more than any words.......then practice what youve been taught

mark hit the nail on the head, good practice makes perfect

[itwasthisbig]

I too have problems with my casting and really think I need to be shown how to do it properly. Does anyone know of someone that does tuition around the Southampton area???

[coolwill99]

like wise on the isle of wight any 1 give tuition id like to learn and improve

[mooseman]

i'm more than willing to show anyone how to cast foc as long as they can travel to Gosport

[eddiec]

Good gesture mate i would be interested in improving my casting capabilities

[itwasthisbig]

Nov 9, 2009 22:27:31 GMT @mooseman said:

i'm more than willing to show anyone how to cast foc as long as they can travel to Gosport

Nice one mooseman, I can certainly get to gosport! pm me and we can sort it out!

[olsmelly]

Oct 17, 2009 8:48:20 GMT bennett said:

The biggest mistake in casting is trying to hard and hitting the rod to early. Just make sure the cast feels smooth. slow everything down and hit the rod at the very end. Try not to think about it too much and relax.

Bennett has hit the nail on the head. Its all to do with timing. Try too hard and you just muck it up.

Being disabled, I can no longer hit the horizon, else I fall flat on my mush. So I have reverted to my old softer rods, with a lighter weight. My mates can't work it out. I am only about 25 yds closer in than them.

Like in football, where you should let the ball do the work, so it is with casting. Let the rod do the work.