Casting Distance

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Casting Distance

Post by ZestyLemon » Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:09 pm

Hi guys!
Im just wondering with 8lb braid and 15lb mono leader how far should I be able to cast my 1/8th Oz jig head? Cheers!

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Re: Casting Distance

Post by one2three » Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:12 pm

What size reel and size rod do you have?
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Re: Casting Distance

Post by ZestyLemon » Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:15 pm

one2three wrote:What size reel and size rod do you have?
2500size reel 6'6 rod

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Re: Casting Distance

Post by 4liters » Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:16 pm

What rod is it?
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Re: Casting Distance

Post by phil1818 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:35 pm

What a question :rofl: :rofl:

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Re: Casting Distance

Post by dazz999 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:53 pm

15 to 20 meters

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Re: Casting Distance

Post by Lightningx » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:00 pm

I use 10 lbs braid and a 1/8th jighead and usually cast a good 20 metres or so. If wind is from behind obviously further :)

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Re: Casting Distance

Post by cantcatchem » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:05 pm

phil1818 wrote:What a question :rofl: :rofl:
What's wrong with the question?

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Re: Casting Distance

Post by dazz999 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:10 pm

Lightningx wrote:I use 10 lbs braid and a 1/8th jighead and usually cast a good 20 metres or so. If wind is from behind obviously further :)
yep nothing like a bit of wind for some help

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Re: Casting Distance

Post by KeenAds » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:41 pm

About 15m, give or take a bit for wind.

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