surf casting reel
Submitted by sickkkkkk on Tue, 2012-03-06 22:25
hey guys,
just curious as to whether surf casting reels/long spool reels make that much of a difference in casting than a regular spinning reel? in terms of distance is it worth investing in one of these reels? just curious as i struggle to cast further enough past the breakers with my overhead reel.
thanks in advance
jay.
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kinga86
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From what I have read they do
From what I have read they do make a big difference, plus they have increased line capacity. Check out the Saltiga Surf 6000 if you have the coin :) Its a bloody nice reel.
Rig
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Date Joined: 27/12/06
Depends
Hi sick
Overheads are usually pretty good casting reels which combo is it you have. Long cast spools cast better than standard spool spinning reels but other factors have a huge effect like your rod, line and most importantly casting technique. If you want to improve your casting I suggest you catch up with the surf casting and angling club of WA , don't have a link as I am on my phone
sickkkkkk
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Date Joined: 09/04/11
o/h combo
at the moment i am running a trinidad 16 with a 10 ft 6 overhead rod, on a good cast with the right sinker im hitting about 60 metres at best.
i will look into this angling club as i will need some tips and advice. cheers rig
MattMiller
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I definatly
think they help. I've been using the likes of Daiwa Emcast/ Emblem Pro for a few years now (spinning with lures, not chucking bait) and find that you get at least a 20% increase in distance.
Rig
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Date Joined: 27/12/06
Club
Yeah sick there are plenty of helpful people there that can show you technique improvements and different rods and reels.
I am a member so drop me a pm if you want any contact info