How To Cast A Surf Fishing Rod (For Distance & Accuracy) 

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If you have a shock leader… you don’t need a cannon…!

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I’ve also noticed some comments about how many wraps to use with your “Breakaway BC1 Cannon Cast” device. For me, a single wrap is good enough and works perfectly. There are so many variables that will determine the point of slippage but I believe the biggest factor is probably the location of where your power casting trigger is installed. I believe you’ll get more hold the closer you can get to where the top of your spool is. That said, the grips and design of your rod may dictate where it can actually be installed so on some of my rods, it’s not even an option to use this device. I’ve actually heated up the bottom of my power casting trigger so I can bend up the bottom so it can be installed lower and right on top of the top edge of my upper reel seat on my Okuma Cedros Surf CSX rod. Other factors like different manufacturers of this product will have different tolerances and angles of taper on the knob you wrap your line around, different lines like braid, mono, flourocarbon, in different weights will determine how thick, flexible, and slippery the line will be so just do what works for you and your equipment; there is no one right way for everyone.

Spinning reels were made for those who can’t figure out the physics of a conventional reel…. Think about this,… why the hell do you really need a bail…?????… there are baliless reels..! I’ve always cast with a conventional reel… always! Multiplier reels are the trick to casting long distances… not spinners …. Braided line and a shock leader is key…! I too swing a 12’ heaver … St. Croix Avid Surf med heavy fast action to be exact…and I’ve been whipping a 3 oz. Bucktail 100 yards more than I need to because our Stripers attack lures 25 yards or less from where you cast from….. Distance means nothing if the fish are not biting…. Distance matters only if you’re in a competition….! 🤙😎👍

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that push pull was the first thing I noticed she wasn't doing, she did decent form but the right hand is the fulcrum point

@@Saltstrong FWIW, I've had cast cannons slip with only one wrap - so I always do more than one also. Like the tip on melting the zip tie sharp ends - I'll try that.

@@davidhall8593 it works great for me with a shock leader of 20 or 30 lb mono… 1 wrap. Braid slips. FG knot the leader to the braid.

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I teach that don't start the forward swing until the lead/bait are outside the tip. It's the basis of all techniques. Hatteras, pendulum, etc.

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IMO the FG knot is a really good one as long as it's tied CORRECTLY. There is a practice learning curve for that knot and failure to tie it properly will guarantee lost lures and rigs. It is also harder to tie with light lines. Better to use a modified Alberto, or a uni-to-uni, or a 4 to 6 turn surgeon for main line braid to a shock or bite leader. For fish in the 5lb or under category, I'd use 10# braid with a 15lb mono shock leader that will take 3 or 4 turns around the spool and yet will allow the payload (lure or bait) to drop down to 1/2 or 3/4 of the rod length. In doing so, your casting trigger finger on the spinner won't be affected by the braid and you can add a mono or floro bite leader to the shocker leader with a simple uni knot. If casting distance is required, you really need to *learn proper casting techniques*. This video showcases a very basic thump cast that will not yield serious 100yd and way beyond distances.

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A longer drop will get you better distance. I use a sinker drop of at least half the distance between my rod tip and reel. For floppier rods I shorten the drop, It is best to experiment and find what is comfortable for your rod and reel combo, what you do not want is the sinker snagging the ground behind you.

4ft for my lighter set-up and 5ft for all of the rest!

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This was a 5 oz Sputnik sinker with 50# braid

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Depends on the trip but a FishNMate Jr and a heavily modified FishNMate Sr!

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Just my opinion as there are probably plenty of answers to this question. Generally it depends on how much total weight you are throwing out (lures or bait and lead sinker). If throwing bait, the sinker weight depends on surf conditions and sinker shape to hold the bottom after casting. A 10 ft rod will probably max out around 3 ozs of weight depending on power of the rod. Longer rods can handle more weight. My experience is that it frequently can take 3 or 4 ozs of weight to hold bottom with a pyramid sinker. For harsher surf conditions, use a Sputnik type weight. For throwing lures, a MH rod with a fast tip is probably best. If throwing bait, a Heavy power and MF tip would probably be best. If throwing both, get a rod for what you usually throw. I would probably go with a 4000 series reel and 20 lb braided line, but a 3000 reel would also work. Your mileage may vary.

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