Casting 450 ft?

[mikecc]

reel was a modified BG7000HSN with ceramic bearings, brass gears,Rocket fuel oil,20 lb big game line and a custom built Lamiglas XRA 1322 ,11' rod

[Mike P]

It's something anyone should be able to do with that set-up, and using something like a 4 oz diamond jig or Crippled Herring.

I've probably thrown that far with a 5 oz pyramid sinker using a Squidder, a yellow glass Lami and 30# Ande.

[beachwalker]

but of course

[Swimmer]

My brother SQUID KID'S DAD smokes cast 450 plus on a regular basis. Guys at the maratime academy sit down and watch in awe as every cast seemingly is going to fly across the canal. I told mikey he ought to give lessons, but he is to humble.

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by Mike P

It's something anyone should be able to do with that set-up, and using something like a 4 oz diamond jig or Crippled Herring.

I've probably thrown that far with a 5 oz pyramid sinker using a Squidder, a yellow glass Lami and 30# Ande.

Squidder, 10' Uglystik, 30# Fireline, 4oz.pyramid w/worms. It's only 150yards.

[beachwalker]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

Squidder, 10' Uglystik, 30# Fireline, 4oz.pyramid w/worms. It's only 150yards.

isn't that 450 ft ?


regardless, it is some seriously good tossing !

[Backbeach Jake]

Not that I've really studied the casting art, but I've found a few things critical if you want distance: First would be a smooth cast and timing. Second would be balance between rod, weight, and line. Fourth a well maintained reel. doesn't need to be expensive IMHO. Fifth practice without the fear of breakoffs. If it snaps it snaps so what. The casts get smoother and longer and pretty soon it's out there. 450 feet (150 yards potato/tomato) is not unattainable by the average avid fisherman. I saw Big Dave Thomassy cast once , I will never be that smooth, fluid and graceful with a rod and I will never cast across the Canal either. No expert here, just trying to pay attention.

[capesams]

that's the best I can get outta the set-up I have..not one inch further..course I'm a short little xxxx and just can't get a long swing unless I dig a hole behind me to drop the 3 0z. lead in. that get's cut in half if there's any sand bankin or bushes behind me.

[Mike P]

What a lot of guys lose sight of is, what's on the end of your line is more of a factor than your gear.

Stuff like sinkers, metal, plugs like Roberts Rangers and so on, you can cast them to another zip code.

There's only so far that a Bomber, a big metal lip, a plastic shad, or even a bucktail jig with a lot of hair and a chunk of pork flapping in the breeze is gonna fly, no matter what you throw it on.

Even good casting plugs are only gonna go so far. I know some guys who can chuck it who fish the Canal. Guys fish directly across from each other all the time. In all the time I've fished there, I've never seen two guys cross lines across the Canal. In some places the Canal is less than 600' across at dead low. If everyone casts 100 yards with a Polaris, you should see guys cross lines over the width of the Ditch every day.

It never happens

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Even good casting plugs are only gonna go so far. I know some guys who can chuck it who fish the Canal. Guys fish directly across from each other all the time. In all the time I've fished there, I've never seen two guys cross lines across the Canal. In some places the Canal is less than 600' across at dead low. If everyone casts 100 yards with a Polaris, you should see guys cross lines over the width of the Ditch every day.

It never happens

Perhaps u should think about that alittle more.guys opposite each other throwin 300 ft would basically have to meet in mid air to tangle.there's no doubt in my mind 300 ft is bein done with a jig.