Breakaway Cannon

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:51 pm

This has probably been posted before but it's definately worth repeating for newbies.
If you have a fixed spool reel get a breakaway cannon.
I haven't had the privilege of using one until today and my casting is now over 100 yards on an overhead thump whereas before it was rubbish.
It gives you a hell of a lot of confidence on every cast and it really is a doddle to use. It will be especially helpful to me in wet or foggy weather.

This is good advice chaps. winking

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:53 pm

What is a breakaway cannon and how long has it been on the market.

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:00 am

enlighten us oh great father jack big grin

as i've never heard of one

Member Joined: Oct 24, 2007 Posts: 76

Here you go guys: http://www.tackletactics.co.nz/cannon.html

Regards
Foxy

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:47 am

Very nice bit of kit! happy

The amount of times I had to use thumb stools when using a fixed spool confused

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any power casts with a fix spool is going to cut into those fingers sad

This little devise will eliminate all that pain happy

Cheers
mrix

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:54 pm

Iv'e had one for about 2yrs now although it is slightly different in design, I noticed that ther out of stock so BBM I'll bring one down for both you and shorty next time im down. The price quoted on the net is way over the top.

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:09 pm

cheers keith

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:59 pm

Sorry about the delay in replying.
I took it up to Frinton today and I'm doing some serious casting now. Had a crackoff though.

All you do is wrap the line round the nob, pull the trigger which locks it. Chuck it out with all your might releasing the trigger at the time you would have done with your finger.
I'd say you'd get another 50 yards on your cast unless you've got fingers made of iron.

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:18 am

You could have done a better job lol, I whiped mine on. The last thing I want is for it to fly off midway though a cast.

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:09 pm

When I replied to this post I was unsure just how much they were. I now know since I have obtained two for my mates, that they retail at £11 but I can get them at £10.

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:04 pm

Rabbi - are you Scottish?

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:39 pm

NO just a careful Christian. Before you buy out let me know and I'll normally get you a better Price. big hug

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:57 pm

I have one and I don't use it much,,,,,,,,,I think is very helpful in winter..........

regards jorge

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:01 pm

On the net they retail at $34.95 that is £16.50p or there abouts, so I think a tenner is a good price from a tackle shop. By the way BBM I got one for you and shorty.

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:50 pm

I was just laughing that you said you could get them for £10 rather than £11 big grin