casting problems

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:43 am

Hi guys, i'm having problems with casting i am a complete novice. When casting my line it seems to go straight up in the air and i don't get must distance can someone help?

sad

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:46 am

i dont know much but you are probably letting go of the line to early in your swing or whatever its called. to get more distance try leting go a little later so you get more distance and less height.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:17 am

Hi daip, without seeing you cast its hard to know what you are doing wrong, the only advice i could give you is to look on youtube there are lots of casting videos on there, i hope they help.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:25 pm

hi, daip

you could try what geggy said try letting go of your line a bit later in the cast also make sure your drop from your lead isn't to long, i usually have my lead no further down than the top of my reel, but half the rod length suits off the ground/overhead casting well i thinkalso would be best to check you tube as it has some casting vids as welchy said also if you are fishing next/near somone else ask them for advice/help while you are down fishing most people will give you some tips and help.

hope you crack it soon big grin

Carl.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:28 pm

thanks guys for the advice i will trying letting go later and look at the vids!!

Cheers

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:36 pm

are you using a fixed spool or multi mate.?

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:10 am

I am using a mutli and fixed spool. Reason being when i get a birds nest with multi i can use the fixed to carry on fishing.

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:10 am

Buck2003 lives in your area pm him and he will be more than willing to help you out. keith

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:33 pm

thanks rabbi2, just e-mailled him cheers again

big grin

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:16 pm

Actually I'm in Blackpool so not near wales sorry.

best tip I can give is pick a spot in the sky..a cloud or something well above the horizon and aim for that.

dont try to launch it to the isle of man..just practise short range and gradually increase it. Find an empty field you can cast a plain 5oz lead in.

I think ppl become obsessed with distance..and I think ther prob casting over more fish than they catch lol.

Hope this helps Buck

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:32 pm

Sorry abut that I misread the Address. keith worried

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:22 pm

thanks uys been fishing yesterday and today and my casting is already better. it seems like i was letting go to early, i only casting about 50 yards at moment but on the after side i'm not getting a birds nest everytime!
Cheers for the advice
dai

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:35 pm

another thing that may help you even more is the line from your weight to you hook shouldnt be too long as that can reduce the length of your cast.

nice going big grin

you will improve alot after every session

greg

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:38 pm

thanks for the advice greg i'm going fishing tuesday so i'll try shorting the line i have also been watching some vids on u tube and i'm going to try the off the floor cast
cheers
dai

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:30 pm

50 yards and no birds nest is better than 100 yards and a birds nest that stops you fishing.

Just remember when using a multiplier to keep your eye on the wegiht and just as it hits the water stop the spool with your thumb to prevent it over running (birds nest) or a sec or two before.

I've only been using multipliers a short time there are far more experienced ppl out there, but I have to say I find it much better..and not due to more distance..I just find a multi easier to use than fixed spool.