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wader-dad · 03-15-2012, 04:32 PM

I saw on some distance casting forum that there is some type of laser range finding device that can measure the distance without the crank method- probably works on a field not water.

I bought a Century FMJ rated 2- 5 ounces intending for Jersey November AVA Jig blasting.

I test cast with a ZB 25 and again with a Penn 560 slammer. Both also 30 pound original fireline. When throwing a 3 1/2 ounce pencil I look down on the ZB and see mono backing showing throughand for the hell of it threw a 4 ounce bank sinker on the slammer and the mono backing is through the guides. I am sure that I threw a maple Musso torpedo over 100 yards. Rod surprised me as it works the pencil effortlessly as it has a soft top and is not what I would call a fast rod.

I tried some ground casts- not pretty. Would need forever to not kill someone with a pendulum cast.

Obvious need more line- so I bought a Shimano Albrid C14 that will hold over 300 yards so if i happen to get all that line out- I set the spinning reel worlds record cast. I should be good. Hope I can get parts from Japan if needed as its not sold in the US.

Still will probably do 80% of my fishing with my Lami's but I have options now.

Its fun.

03-15-2012, 04:32 PM	#3
wader-dad Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: orange ct Posts: 2,992	I saw on some distance casting forum that there is some type of laser range finding device that can measure the distance without the crank method- probably works on a field not water. I bought a Century FMJ rated 2- 5 ounces intending for Jersey November AVA Jig blasting. I test cast with a ZB 25 and again with a Penn 560 slammer. Both also 30 pound original fireline. When throwing a 3 1/2 ounce pencil I look down on the ZB and see mono backing showing throughand for the hell of it threw a 4 ounce bank sinker on the slammer and the mono backing is through the guides. I am sure that I threw a maple Musso torpedo over 100 yards. Rod surprised me as it works the pencil effortlessly as it has a soft top and is not what I would call a fast rod. I tried some ground casts- not pretty. Would need forever to not kill someone with a pendulum cast. Obvious need more line- so I bought a Shimano Albrid C14 that will hold over 300 yards so if i happen to get all that line out- I set the spinning reel worlds record cast. I should be good. Hope I can get parts from Japan if needed as its not sold in the US. Still will probably do 80% of my fishing with my Lami's but I have options now. Its fun. Last edited by wader-dad; 03-16-2012 at 06:05 AM..