Author Topic: Casting exercise (Read 14431 times)

Willie · « **on:** July 21, 2011, 01:28:52 PM »

I am putting this exercise under this topic, maybe I should have put it under Willie's jokes. I tried my first cast with the

and managed about 30 mt. No overwind but then I loosened the spool button and OH Boy !what a mess

. After about 20 throws I managed to get to about 80Mt without and overwind.

Fritz for the tip on using water my finger is feeling quite rough, dont want to know what it would have felt like if I did not use your advice.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2011, 03:56:59 PM »

Nice stuff Willie

Willie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2011, 04:04:38 PM »

Quote from: WalkersKiller on July 21, 2011, 03:56:59 PM

Nice stuff Willie

Not easy it is going to take a lot of practice but will get there.

Fritz · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2011, 04:05:30 PM »

Pleasure Willie

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2011, 04:06:00 PM »

Quote from: Willie on July 21, 2011, 04:04:38 PM

Not easy it is going to take a lot of practice but will get there.

Practice makes perfect and if it doesnt then just use a

REEFMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:48:28 AM »

Quote from: Willie on July 21, 2011, 01:28:52 PM

I am putting this exercise under this topic, maybe I should have put it under Willie's jokes. I tried my first cast with the and managed about 30 mt. No overwind but then I loosened the spool button and OH Boy !what a mess . After about 20 throws I managed to get to about 80Mt without and overwind. Fritz for the tip on using water my finger is feeling quite rough, dont want to know what it would have felt like if I did not use your advice.

From 30 to 80 in your first session is gifted bru!! Well done!
If I can give you one piece of advice it's to keep the cast smooth, never jerk it. Jerking the tip will always result in a bunch.

Prego · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:54:00 AM »

Well done Wille, its definitely not easy I gave up after many hours of trying so I bought a boat

but like WK says a

is a much cheaper option

Kumz · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:54:21 AM »

..Can only get better ..

My Saying " Practice makes Improvement!!!"

Cheers

Half-Pint · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2011, 10:02:31 AM »

Stick with the MP a coffee grinder is easier to cast but the ability to throw a MP opens up so many more options

PH · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2011, 10:04:46 AM »

Quote from: Must-Byte on July 22, 2011, 10:02:31 AM

Stick with the MP a coffee grinder is easier to cast but the ability to throw a MP opens up so many more options

Does a MP cast further everything else being equal? Bearing in mind that te casting drag will be set on the MP?

Willie · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2011, 10:38:53 AM »

Will it be easier to start off with a lighter weight i.e a 2 ounce instead of a 4 ounce. I find with my

that I cast easier with a lighter weight. I practiced on a 4 ounce yesterday. BTW my boss aked me if i am turning our office into a angling shop 2 rods and 3 reels with a libary of books here.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2011, 12:10:34 PM »

@PH it depends on a couple of things. Lighter weights the

will cast further because there is no loss of momentum having to start the drum spinning. At higher weights 8oz+ I think

will cast further BUT I know with a CG I push my casts way harder due to the fact that I am not scared of an overwind.

FYI when I mentioned it opening up more options I was reffering more to the size of fish you can target. CGs do not belong on deepwater points in the skei sliding big baits. I challenge anyone to hook a 100kg grey/bronzie/black etc and stop it in the deep without breaking themselves or the reel

PH · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2011, 12:14:30 PM »

Understood. Thanks.

Willie · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2011, 02:13:10 PM »

This is the reason why I got this outfit you never know what you might hook and then it becomes a struggle unless you are very experienced. I had twice last year that I hooked decent fish and could not land them one was because my equipment was to light for my experience and the other one becuase the hook was to small and bent open.

Willie · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:27:28 PM »

Please I need some more advice. I practiced for hours on Saturday and it is getting better. But new problem my right wrist looks as it got barcoded, the line gets me on the wrist all the time, I have tried to change my hand position but then I battle to cast

PH · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:30:30 PM »

Quote from: Willie on July 25, 2011, 03:27:28 PM

Please I need some more advice. I practiced for hours on Saturday and it is getting better. But new problem my right wrist looks as it got barcoded, the line gets me on the wrist all the time, I have tried to change my hand position but then I battle to cast

I am the last one to advise...but is your right hand above the reel? Are you right-handed?

Willie · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:33:45 PM »

Yes PH I use my left hand thumb to control the spin of the reel and the right hand is above the reel. I cast over my right hand shoulder.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:36:12 PM »

Quote from: Willie on July 25, 2011, 03:27:28 PM

Please I need some more advice. I practiced for hours on Saturday and it is getting better. But new problem my right wrist looks as it got barcoded, the line gets me on the wrist all the time, I have tried to change my hand position but then I battle to cast

Hahaha welcome to the casters club!! When you're practising casting put on a wrist sweatband to protect it.

PH · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:37:29 PM »

No wonder I can't cast with MP. Maybe I should keep quiet about my technique.

Willie · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:48:42 PM »

Eish Reefs takes a lot of concentration and eina's

.