Looking for advise for a friend

[basstrologer]

Casting distance doesn't mean a thing down there seeing more than half can't reach the fish on a consistent bases anyways,would love to know the hookup ratio of the guys who can cast half way across too.Seeing most fish are caught on the retrieve anyways.The canal has become more off a fashion show anyways,the fish don't know or care what equipment you are using to catch them.

[Saltheart]

Basstrologer , welcome to the board. I see this is your first post. You might want to read some of the posts previous to yours. Also , you can follow up by searching under some of the post authors names. Some of the absolute best canal fisherman post here. Some have been doing it since their teens. Also , there are many informative posts here about fishing the canal. Some you will find in searches and some can be found in the favorites posts or archives.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by basstrologer

Casting distance doesn't mean a thing down there seeing more than half can't reach the fish on a consistent bases anyways,would love to know the hookup ratio of the guys who can cast half way across too.Seeing most fish are caught on the retrieve anyways.The canal has become more off a fashion show anyways,the fish don't know or care what equipment you are using to catch them.

Hey, more than once as the plug hit the water, head first, the tail hook impailed itself in the snout of an unsuspecting bass. Reel that one in from 400' to 500' out when your warmed up.

Like everybody else say though distance casting and the canal are not necessary to going large. Most of the biggest fish are hooked up 30" to 40" from the rocks.

[MAKAI]

I like it so much better when they hit at your feet.

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Originally Posted by basstrologer

Casting distance doesn't mean a thing down there seeing more than half can't reach the fish on a consistent bases anyways,would love to know the hookup ratio of the guys who can cast half way across too.Seeing most fish are caught on the retrieve anyways.The canal has become more off a fashion show anyways,the fish don't know or care what equipment you are using to catch them.

There are a few guys on this board that were pretty pissed at me last year because they couldn't reach the 20 and 30lbers I was casting into more than a couple of times last season. Distance does matter when the fish are out in the middle chasing bait. ALL fish are usually caught on the retrieve not most of them.

[O.D. Mike]

Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA

There are a few guys on this board that were pretty pissed at me last year because they couldn't reach the 20 and 30lbers I was casting into more than a couple of times last season. Distance does matter when the fish are out in the middle chasing bait. ALL fish are usually caught on the retrieve not most of them.

What were you casting wood or lead?

[stiff tip]

new girls.....i didnt know that the other side or middle had all the big fish.with 30+yrs of fishing the canal and 29yrs of power casting the canal heres a little advice,most important is" you"...big question how often do you fish the canal,and how many people will inform u of the where n whens .the middle is the spot to reach .rods ,reels, line n plugs will get u there.dont over think it...learn to fish it first......everyone always has something better ,its the rule of life.....

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Originally Posted by O.D. Mike

What were you casting wood or lead?

Wood. The large fish were way out on Macks and the teeners and smaller fish were in close in normal range. I was the only one getting the bigger fish and it had to do with distance. It's happened more than once and therefore I know that distance matters even if its only a little it helps if the bigger fish are further out. Yes we all catch fish near the bank and not far out but that wasn't what this thread was about. I was casting oneof MD's small missle pencils. I love those things. Although in good current you need a reel with a good retrieve or the plug will sink fast and not work.

[stiff tip]

Originally Posted by basstrologer

Casting distance doesn't mean a thing down there seeing more than half can't reach the fish on a consistent bases anyways,would love to know the hookup ratio of the guys who can cast half way across too.Seeing most fish are caught on the retrieve anyways.The canal has become more off a fashion show anyways,the fish don't know or care what equipment you are using to catch them.

casting distance doesn't mean a thing...r u kidding me?????? also i miss the meaning to the caught on the retrieve how else does it work w/ plugs. fashion show .only to you ......i got to tell u, to me you sound clueless, a wingnut n yahoo. to quick to critersize. b sweet.sit back and learn something...welcome 2 the site...luv ya....dave

[beaver]

From my observations, there are two types of canal fishermen. 1. those who can cast a mile, yet wait until they see fish breaking in the middle before they cast. and 2. the guys who dont care as much about distance, but catch fish

Feel free to attack me, but I don't care that much about distance in the canal. I use a factory ss101mhs and can cast reasonably well, but the majority of my fish come within 150 ft of the bank, larger fish included. It is nice to be able to hit fish in the middle, but thats not the only factor behind my gear purchase.

[Swimmer]

I need fish

[tysdad115]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

I need fish

I'm with Frank, at this point I would settle for a 50 ft cast into anywhere.