how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug

[Tackleberry]

ok following on from ingeer's thread How far can you cast with 12" rod and 3oz sinker?..... how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug

i figure there's a lot of members on here with a 9' rod to ping 40g slugs at salmon , not interested in guesstimates i would like proper measurements

please .

i cheat a bit i use a laser range finder it just makes it easier, now the reason i ask is i bought a 9' rod and i'm not all that impressed at the range i am

getting so i thought i would see if i get what is the norm or not for a 9' rod .



cheers TAC

[CarlG]

Around 100mtrs give or take.

[Wolly Bugger]

Around 100mtrs give or take.

Same here.

I went to the local rugby field which is 100 metres in length, and can cast the lure goal to goal. Some times more, sometimes less.

[GONE FISHING]

Interesting question. Will have to measure once I get back home.

I have a follow on question: do you tie on a short leader or longer leader to get better distance?

[poodoo]

Interesting question. Will have to measure once I get back home.

I have a follow on question: do you tie on a short leader or longer leader to get better distance?

For fishing slugs the leader knot is always outside of the guides. Firstly because of the number of casts so the knot doesn't weaken also you will get a longer cast every metre helps off the back beach especially if the salmon are out deep.

[GONE FISHING]

Interesting question. Will have to measure once I get back home.

I have a follow on question: do you tie on a short leader or longer leader to get better distance?

For fishing slugs the leader knot is always outside of the guides. Firstly because of the number of casts so the knot doesn't weaken also you will get a longer cast every metre helps off the back beach especially if the salmon are out deep.

That's what I was looking for! Cheers mate

[DougieK]

If you're interested in casting technique js270 has made some great postures on here. He is current australisn surfcasting champ. There is also an sustralian surfcasting forum which is full of friendly helpful people

[4liters]

If you're interested in casting technique js270 has made some great postures on here. He is current australisn surfcasting champ. There is also an sustralian surfcasting forum which is full of friendly helpful people

He got knocked off last weekend :tongue:

Still a great resource though, here is his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JPSCHRADER

[GONE FISHING]

If you're interested in casting technique js270 has made some great postures on here. He is current australisn surfcasting champ. There is also an sustralian surfcasting forum which is full of friendly helpful people

Great posture?? I might have to get some tips off him for my bad back :rofl:

Sorry Doug I couldn't help myself. I had a bit of a giggle to myself reading that.

[tommyfishunter]

Interesting question. Will have to measure once I get back home.

I have a follow on question: do you tie on a short leader or longer leader to get better distance?

For fishing slugs the leader knot is always outside of the guides. Firstly because of the number of casts so the knot doesn't weaken also you will get a longer cast every metre helps off the back beach especially if the salmon are out deep.

How long do you generally have your leader? I'm having real problems with my double uni knot breaking every 100 or so casts.