Breakaway Cannon

Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:43 pm

I have used a cannon with a fixed spool for a year or so with mixed results. At first I loved it and it definitely saves the flesh on your finger but I struggle with my casting at the best of times so often ignore the cannon which is securely in place with a couple of neat wraps of insulation tape - which is plenty strong enough to hold it securely.
Moved on to a multiplier now which strangely i find easier to cast than a fixed spool.

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:18 am

Tried it out yesterday..........................takes a bit of getting used to !!!! but I think it does extend casting distance quite a bit, will persevere with it and give it a good go.

JOLI

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:34 am

Hi Joli mate, you should find that it gives you more confidence to put that bit extra into your cast without cutting your finger, the only thing that I had to get used to was my timing releasing the line, as you can't judge it as you normally would using your finger.
Cheers
keith

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:14 pm

Yeah hi Keith hope you & yours are keeping well, like i say you have to give it a fair go over a lengh of time ...............first impressions of it are favourable,....................might contemplate switching the positioning of it to above as opposed to underneath as iv'e seen quite a few other angler have tried.

all the best .................JOLI

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:40 am

Hi Joli mate, Just wondered how you got on switching the position of the cannon? Pesumably you would use your thumb to release as it would give you a more comfortable grip on the rod during the cast thus making the cast smoother.
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:13 pm

A tip from John Holden is to wrap a plaster around your index finger to stop the line cutting you, but I think I will get myself a cannon. My finger still gets sore with a plaster and it sometimes gets in the way when tying knots etc.

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:32 pm

It is certainly a small price to pay for those who use egg beaters regularly not only to avoid potential cuts but also to improve the anglers confidence and casting ability.
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:21 pm

Altered it to the top of the rod...........................Nightmare !!!!!!!!!!! reverted back but at a sharper 45 degree angle(underneath ) which seems to be just the job.

JOLI

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:40 pm

Glad to see that you persevered with it Joli mate, it cetainly saves sore fingers and hopefully gives you more confidence in you casting abilities
Cheers
keith big grin