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steve · 06-25-2007, 11:33 AM

I suppose the longer the cast the more water covered but I HAVE FOUND REAL LONG CASTS ARE NOT REALLY NECESSARY IN THE SURF , IN GENERAL, PARTICULARLY AFTER DARK. BESIDES HOW FAR CAN YOU CAST A LIVE EEL OR SOFT PLASTIC-- FAR ENOUGH TO CATCH ALOT OF FISH FOR THE MOST PART.

06-25-2007, 11:33 AM	#7
steve Steve "Van Staal" Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cranston Posts: 544	LONG CASTS - IN THE SURF I suppose the longer the cast the more water covered but I HAVE FOUND REAL LONG CASTS ARE NOT REALLY NECESSARY IN THE SURF , IN GENERAL, PARTICULARLY AFTER DARK. BESIDES HOW FAR CAN YOU CAST A LIVE EEL OR SOFT PLASTIC-- FAR ENOUGH TO CATCH ALOT OF FISH FOR THE MOST PART.