How far can you cast with 12" rod and 3oz sinker?

[ingeer]

Hi Gents,

I was using a 6-8kg 12" graphic surf rod, 3oz snapper/bomb sinker without bait, tried numbers of cast (just stand still, cast with sinker behind me sitting on ground), the best distance i got is close to 80m.

Watched a couple of youtubes boasting pendulum cast, according to them with this outfit one should be able to hit up to 150m.. does the technic really make this HUGE difference??

edit: more info about the outfit: daiwa revos mx 4000 loaded with 15lb braid, about 3~4m 15lb leading mono for casting flexibility.

Cheers,
Ingeer

[skuxliss]

Hey mate, yeah technique really helps. Sometimes depends on how much length you're giving can influence the swing motion giving you a better throw

[dezza68]

3oz is a bit light so 80m is a decent chuck with that. Pendulum casting takes a lot of practice and isnt the only way to throw it a long way. If you utube off ground and brighton casts you can see some easier methods to improve your distance.

[frozenpod]

200m plus is possible by the pros with 3oz.

You should go up in leader as 15lb is too light for 3oz, it will snap.

I have heard the rule of thumb 10lb per oz for distance casting which is very close to my own experience.

[DougieK]

does the technic really make this HUGE difference??

Unbelievably so.

[Scraglor]

I can't surf cast for sh*t. Lol. I just end up with cut up fingers. I'll just stick to dropping baits over the side of the boat haha

[4liters]

does the technic really make this HUGE difference??

Sure does.
This is a good video of the basics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDtrrODwdi4

[4liters]

I can't surf cast for sh*t. Lol. I just end up with cut up fingers. I'll just stick to dropping baits over the side of the boat haha

Tightening your drag might help with the cut fingers.

[davek]

Far enough to hit my big toe, cheers davo

[Basti]

Lock up your drag. Your fingers will thank you