how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
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how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
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
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
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
Same here.CarlG wrote:Around 100mtrs give or take.
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.
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
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?
I have a follow on question: do you tie on a short leader or longer leader to get better distance?
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
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 wrote: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?
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
That's what I was looking for! Cheers matepoodoo wrote: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 wrote: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?
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
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
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
He got knocked off last weekend :tongue:DougieK wrote: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
Still a great resource though, here is his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JPSCHRADER
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
Great posture?? I might have to get some tips off him for my bad back :rofl:DougieK wrote: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
Sorry Doug I couldn't help myself. I had a bit of a giggle to myself reading that.
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Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
How long do you generally have your leader? I'm having real problems with my double uni knot breaking every 100 or so casts.poodoo wrote: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 wrote: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?