I just reached Destin florida today. I am going to hit the beach at 6am tomorrow. I have 5 different set ups I will be using. I will throw some dry casts and measure.
Im glad to see this video from a Texan. Sometimes distance matters especially at low tide. There’s so much to learn about distance casting. You have the right equipment for it. Hope to see more information from you on the subject in the future. Would love to see a series that shows how distance casting can improve your fishing. Lotta guys, usually ones that can’t cast, downplay the importance of long distance.
Never too late till you are in the ground.......I waited until I became disabled and have little use of my legs to start hunting and hiking.Waited until I was disabled to learn to surf. Get out there and get it done
@@aaronanderson7619 Yeah I'm 65 and advanced from fresh water western use, bass, trout etc, to surf fishing off southern coast in the last 6-7 years. It is a 10 hr drive for me, so I only go 3x a year. I have to correct that. I am redoing a 11.5' , from 70's design with new fuji theory guide placement. Thats why Im here!
Just stumbled onto this video. Got a 12" Daiwa Surf coming in a week. Catfish specialist. Going to watch this video over and over. This is THEE BEST video on RUclips period, for learning how to cast a surf rod. The best!!
When i was younger i used to go fish off of hermosa beach pier before it burned down in the 90s... I dont member the names to all my gear but i used alot of shimano and diawa n penn... We used to cast out far like that too and that sound your reel made at tge begging of this video brought back memories of casting off that pier with all my old friends... Thanks
@@BeachBomberFishing yes it was... Well back then on that pier that how we all casted fat weight on it and drug it a lil on the ground and straight over head and send it out fast and far as hell with half a mackerel on it on 40 pound test... Everyone went for shark back then idk know why it was a thing...
Quick tip for those that don’t know, when casting conventional reels without that surgical rubber stop, if you wet your reel/spool before casting it’ll stop you from getting that mono line burn 👍🏼
Greetings from Australia. Like you i love casting overhead reels . "Egg beaters" just feel strange . Plus overhead casting is poetry in motion . Sensational tip with the surgical tube . My thumb will love it . Cheers mate .
Hi, after watching one of your videos I FINALLY got it right to cast a conventional reel. Your description is detailed and your method is easy to follow. Thanks ☺️
Just starting on getting serious on surf fishing and filming my adventures. I was not aware of this casting technique, but am eager to practice and implement it on my next surf fishing trip.
Thank you hahaha, my game just went up so much, hit a point I was aiming for for years, on my first cast, my following ones got even further. Thank you so much, my dad never really had the chance before his stroke to pass on this cast to me, pulling it off really meant a lot to me. Thanks man
I'm going to do a weekday trip so the beach will be empty to try this with minimal casualties. What I usually use is a swellpro fishing drone to fly my baits out it can fly over 2 lbs of cargo. Furthest I've done is 250 yards on my Penn Slammer 3 8000 with 65lb braid.
To practice my casting at my local park, I cut a hole in a tennis ball and shove a bankshot inside to keep it from lodging into the dirt. Makes it a lot easier to reel in too.
thank you very much for this Lesson. I became a Squall for X-mas and now i have to learn the right way to cast it right. great Video an best Regards from Germany
This is a good video. Casting long is a how to thing not a how hard you throw. I practice once a week or so in a field with a different rod each time for about an hour. Just laying the lead on the ground and doing the mechanics correctly will easily achieve 100+ yards 200 yards is not out of the question with a back swing and loading the rod correctly either. I know guys get outrageous distances with pendulum casts but that isn't necessary for fishing.
Decided to try this with my brand new 12’ rod with a penn spinning 8k, spooled with 50lb braid and about 9-10 oz of weight. After admiring how far I was able to cast... I noticed a flap of skin hanging off of my casting finger... mannn did that braid slice right through me... lesson learned, use something to protect my casting finger...
Hi, well actually John states that the lead should be placed under the rod between the rod tip and your feet to give instant pre load so when you hit the rod the blank is under compression from the start. But, i did enjoy the video as you did cover the important points and i would love to try that 10ft rod on a uk beach, when faced with rough tidal conditions and using big squid baits and what a great conger rod that could be. Unfortunately we don't see tackle from your side of the pond, but i would be interested to know if anyone imports this rod. Regards Bill
Hey there bud, sorry in advance for the headache of a question but I just bought my first conventional reel and I can’t make up my mind on how to spool it. Normally it wouldn’t be a big deal but I have a short window to fish & don’t have time to test different setups because I’m working out of town now. Are you still running 50lb braid w/ a 10ft 50lb mono shock leader these days? And what kind of mono is your shock leader? Copolymer or leader material or….? And how does that knot affect your casting distance? I’m thinking about no shock leader so there’s no knot running through the guides. Just a Fluoro leader outside of the guides during cast. I’m just worried about (1) the knot going through the guides and (2) a braid birds nest. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Oh… and how many ounces are you casting? 3, 4, 5, or 6oz? I’ll be planning on casting 6oz so I’m thinking I need 60lb test to handle that.
I noticed that you don't have your thumb on the spool as you cast. I just started using conventional reels. I keep my thumb wet and on the spool as I cast to prevent it from bird nesting. But i see thay you only apply your thumb to stop and lock the bail. Please do tell. Love your videos.
I had to the a closer look, you showed a pic of the guides you recommend, -what I am learning as "K" guides, and yours appears upside down in the pic, showing the 'K' ramp on topside assuming your holding the pole upright...I may be incorrect, but the line approaches the guide thru the K double arm side. I am redoing a 70's Ambassador pole as a novice right now, that's why I am here subscribing to your video. I am correcting the spine and incorporating the Fuji Theory for spin cast, but I'd love to be able to throw a bait cast like that.
Love your content! I just moved to Florida and have been wanting to get into fishing, I bought a 7' spinning rod and now can't wait to eventually get a surf rod too.
Mahalo nui for a great video. Very similar hardware and techniques to Hawaiian Ulua (GT) fishing. Except we usually cast from sea cliffs baitless, then side the bait down the line. One cast for the whole night then sliding multiple baits during the night instead of reeling in and checking.
@@1093lilsmoke its nice. But I surf fish and wading out to the 2 sandbar the throw over the 3rd gets saltwater in it. I had to clean it after a few day cause it started making whiny noises. I had better results with 30lb braid and 30lb mono top shot with 4oz spider weight. Also it needs a long light rod like those penn carnage. My cheap bulky one just wasnt right. I threw my bait off almost everytime
Brent Billig lighter braid just kept digging/breaking me. My conventional reels are a Penn Squall 15 & Abu 6500 CL3 converted to a CT Mag. I use 50lb braid-40lb leader. I use 30lb braid on spinning setups. Hope that whining goes away and doesn’t effect the performance of your yonder.
The video you did on reading the surf was also wonderful. After watching it I took an 8 ft 8 weight Flyrod to the beach and I recognized a cut only about 40 yards from shore. I waded out 15 to 20 yards and cast a big weighted streamer fly grey and silver. This resulted in a hit by a 38 inch bull red. It was absolutely fucking cool. It took me almost 100 yards into the backing and I chased it another 60 yards up and down the beach before landing it 30 min later. I released it within 2 or 3 minutes. Had it not been for your video I would never have known that this opportunity was even available so close to shore.
Thanks for the video. What type of line should I use to build the leader (2 hooks and 1 weight) if you i am using 20 lbs mono 420 cm rod and 6000 spin reel? Thanks
Useful. Solid casting advice. Only thing, I wish I could see the rig landing. Not really getting a sense of how far you're casting. I cannot gauge by the remaining line on the spool. I know that conventional reels are the fixed gear bike of surfcasting for the cool kids but ill be using a spinning reel off the beach.
I wouldn't say a conventional is like a fixie, because a conventional actually gets you out there efficiently lol, fixie bikes just make everything harder for no reason
Man I love the brake away cannon been using them for a few years now. Hey keep up the great work and hope to see you next month. I do most my bull fishing at seawolf but will try the pier this season. Good fishing brother..
I see the throw is like a golf swing. Wide circle for that centricphical effort. Creating the biggest and widest circle for maximum distance. My issue to that. I can probably fish 10percent of the places here. If I'm lucky. What size line and leader?
Don't let something snap off and go like a laser beam into surrounding beach goers. The OTG is as potentially dangerous and it is powerful! The OBX knows. thanks for a great video.
awesome video. wen i first started surfcasting, it didn't matter wat cheap gear i used but wen i practiced my casting distance as well as learning to adapt to the gear i used, i was able to improve my distance casting which felt realy gr8. i particuarly enjoy using the big fixed spool surfcasting reels.
The mechanics of this cast remind me of the golf swing but elevated. The weight transfer in the legs, the twist around the spine, keeping your leading arm straight until the release and full follow through are so similar, but it is not natural and has to be learned.
Hey brother love the video. I have a Shakespeare ugly stik for a long time is 11 ft. heavy action. (BWS 1100) What type of reel do you recomend for it.? Im looking to go to Daytona beach next month and take it with me. I need a good reel for it not heavy duty because Im a small dude and this will make the rod too heavy for me to cast. This is a spinning rod not conventional. Hope to hear from you soon thanks.
just picked up my first conventional setup for hatteras. cts s7 1305 custom built and a seigler start mag. question about spool tension. how much tension do you have on the reel?
I usually just look at videos an never leave a comment. But your video is great and very detailed i even subscribed so. "Great job bro and keep up the good videos".
Seems like a good way to get the power into the cast. Any tips for avoiding backlash? Running 30# braid and pitching about 8 oz out there but getting some backlash and snap offs when the baits about halfway there. Is this a problem with spool tension and mag setting, or bad release point during the cast?
Nice instructional vid! In the process of shopping for a new casting/conventional reel to go on a 12' Penn Battalion. I'll look into what you are recommending in this entire video not just the reel. I currently use Abu Blue Yonder on 12' Battalion and 30lbs mono with a 60lbs mono shock leader and we use fish finder rigs or the cantilever/catapult...I can't recall what the rig is called. I may try the braid/mono shock leader and the rig/leader you recommended. Looks like Ill be able to cast into the second/third gut from the shore using your method. As it is now I wade out quite a ways and maybe get a 40-60yard cast.
I seen your fb page about catching the macks, which was excellent btw, then saw this vid....which explains alot...haha, love it! I just got back from fishing the Pacific surf with 2-3 oz weight small cut bait or sand worms, casting 50 yards or so, guessing...but i was bridge and pier fishing the week before in OBX, NC, and casting in the 30-40 range....although wasnt trying for distance in nc...just chuck it out there kinda thing....I'm going to a shooting range tommorow and cast a few, then see what the distances are really like, and reply back...Great vid !
Man you are the best. I don't fish in the ocean LOL I live in Tennessee. I believe you said it is a daiwa saltist 30. I love that conventional reel. Where can I pick one up ? Keep putting out that good content love it thanks
I live in the PNW. I have been looking for a long casting rod and reel for king, silver and sturgeon. That Breakaway HDX 13' looks like a great rod. I need something to cast 16 oz's at time. Do you think that will work?
Good work. In my day there wasn't any easy access videos. There was a book, forgot who pend it. Then out to the beach and learned about Duct tape!!! LOL. Then I discovered leather, wohoo!!! I was able to stay a lot dryer after that. When the Doctors release me for normal work I will hopefully have re-tuned the old Penns. Stay safe and Tight lines youngen.
Looks ok, as long as you've got nobody close to you. Pier fishing during summer time, where there's a line of Hornell and Harrington surfrods with Squidders and Jigmasters running 30 feet, this type of casting won't be good. You'll end up snagging someone's grip or worse their line, then all hell breaks out.
Thanks for sharing this! I live in the Colorado mountains, but I’m trying to get into surf fishing. As you can imagine, local resources are few! Appreciate the tips!
Every rod casts a different weight best at certain levels of drop , that bait cannon don't work with any method of distance casting ,fit it as directed by manufacturer instructions and then give it a strong cast but don't release the lever ,you'll notice it's already broke free before you wanted to and you ain't released it to either .if you can bang a weight out then the cannon is no use as it can't hold till you need it to release ,it's gone well before
Do you always hook your bait to your sinker like that for casting? Does the bait just unhook itself once the cast is made or when it goes into the water?
Am currently have a penn 8000 battle 2 spinn am looking to change my rod.. any suggestions as to which rod would pair nicely with it?? Also in the near future i will also be changing my other rod and its rocking a penn fierce live runner 6000 any suggestion on the rod i should get xd??? 90% of my fishing is done on a deep inside pier.
Love the spider hook to the bait.. does it just naturally unhook it self in the current? Do you have a video of this setup? I found the spider weights but an idea on leader length or how you tie in the weight would be awesome 👌. I'll be down next month near the state park.. hoping to get something bigger than my 3 year old! 😂
Could cast further with my continental rod lol if ur looking distance 13ft -15ft beach caster and a pendulum cast technique us uk boys have got it to a tee. 200 yards to 300 yards
Dont go out practicing these power casts in the backyard now 🤣
I just reached Destin florida today. I am going to hit the beach at 6am tomorrow. I have 5 different set ups I will be using. I will throw some dry casts and measure.
I'm gonna show you how we cast an 8oz spider weight off the jetties with a Penn 113HL (4/0). We don't need no fancy reels. Puro old school.
Throwing a 5oz sinker 80-90yds with mags halfway. 6oz(weight+bait) 100+yds on the squall 15 rn
Too late, I
Too late, I practiced my power cast in my back yard and hooked one of my neighbor's Chihuahua's.
Now I can show my girl I'm really not the only guy at a city park practicing casting huge baits
Ive practiced at work before🤷♀️
I practice anywhere. 🤷🏾♂️
@@mercisteve2963 I practice in my home
Lmao
I practice too
Im glad to see this video from a Texan. Sometimes distance matters especially at low tide. There’s so much to learn about distance casting. You have the right equipment for it. Hope to see more information from you on the subject in the future. Would love to see a series that shows how distance casting can improve your fishing. Lotta guys, usually ones that can’t cast, downplay the importance of long distance.
I am just getting started with long distance casting, so Thank You!
Some would think that at 80 it would be a little late!, but here it goes!
Carpman
Happy to hear you're still getting after it at that age. It's just a number right? Tight lines, take care out there young man.
Never too late till you are in the ground.......I waited until I became disabled and have little use of my legs to start hunting and hiking.Waited until I was disabled to learn to surf.
Get out there and get it done
@@aaronanderson7619 Yeah I'm 65 and advanced from fresh water western use, bass, trout etc, to surf fishing off southern coast in the last 6-7 years. It is a 10 hr drive for me, so I only go 3x a year. I have to correct that. I am redoing a 11.5' , from 70's design with new fuji theory guide placement. Thats why Im here!
Just stumbled onto this video. Got a 12" Daiwa Surf coming in a week. Catfish specialist. Going to watch this video over and over. This is THEE BEST video on RUclips period, for learning how to cast a surf rod. The best!!
When i was younger i used to go fish off of hermosa beach pier before it burned down in the 90s... I dont member the names to all my gear but i used alot of shimano and diawa n penn... We used to cast out far like that too and that sound your reel made at tge begging of this video brought back memories of casting off that pier with all my old friends... Thanks
Glad I was able to kindle some good memories! That sound is amazing!
@@BeachBomberFishing yes it was... Well back then on that pier that how we all casted fat weight on it and drug it a lil on the ground and straight over head and send it out fast and far as hell with half a mackerel on it on 40 pound test... Everyone went for shark back then idk know why it was a thing...
Quick tip for those that don’t know, when casting conventional reels without that surgical rubber stop, if you wet your reel/spool before casting it’ll stop you from getting that mono line burn 👍🏼
Forget surgical rubber, use cricket bat handle rubber instead !
I watched a kid maybe 13 or 14 do this on Bob Hall and absolutely blew my mind.
Greetings from Australia. Like you i love casting overhead reels . "Egg beaters" just feel strange . Plus overhead casting is poetry in motion . Sensational tip with the surgical tube . My thumb will love it . Cheers mate .
Over here in SoCal, we use something called the pendulum cast to cast a lure called surface iron. For you SoCal boys, YELLOWTAIL!
Hi, after watching one of your videos I FINALLY got it right to cast a conventional reel. Your description is detailed and your method is easy to follow.
Thanks ☺️
Just starting on getting serious on surf fishing and filming my adventures. I was not aware of this casting technique, but am eager to practice and implement it on my next surf fishing trip.
Thank you hahaha, my game just went up so much, hit a point I was aiming for for years, on my first cast, my following ones got even further. Thank you so much, my dad never really had the chance before his stroke to pass on this cast to me, pulling it off really meant a lot to me. Thanks man
I'm going to do a weekday trip so the beach will be empty to try this with minimal casualties. What I usually use is a swellpro fishing drone to fly my baits out it can fly over 2 lbs of cargo. Furthest I've done is 250 yards on my Penn Slammer 3 8000 with 65lb braid.
I've never surf fished but it amazes me that you can detect a bite on a 100 yards of line. Sweet video!
Me and a buddy drop baits out in the pacific and have baits 300+ yards out sometimes.
To practice my casting at my local park, I cut a hole in a tennis ball and shove a bankshot inside to keep it from lodging into the dirt. Makes it a lot easier to reel in too.
What a great idea! Thanks!
Yea, that is a great idea.
Great video!! Was pulling out my surf rod and I noticed the tip guide ring was missing. Gotta figure out how to remove the whole guide tip now. 🤯
You can buy fuji guide repair at most tackle store.
thank you very much for this Lesson. I became a Squall for X-mas and now i have to learn the right way to cast it right.
great Video an best Regards from Germany
This is a good video.
Casting long is a how to thing not a how hard you throw.
I practice once a week or so in a field with a different rod each time for about an hour.
Just laying the lead on the ground and doing the mechanics correctly will easily achieve 100+ yards
200 yards is not out of the question with a back swing and loading the rod correctly either.
I know guys get outrageous distances with pendulum casts but that isn't necessary for fishing.
Decided to try this with my brand new 12’ rod with a penn spinning 8k, spooled with 50lb braid and about 9-10 oz of weight. After admiring how far I was able to cast... I noticed a flap of skin hanging off of my casting finger... mannn did that braid slice right through me... lesson learned, use something to protect my casting finger...
I use the breakaway cannon when casting a spinning reel.
Beach Bomber Fishing Thanks for the reply! I totally forgot about those!!
parker benz use fixomul from the chemist
Could you do another “how to” on casting? In your old video I’m not getting the swing back part for the cast
Lmao 😂 “Cast in front of ANY fisherman!” Lol
Damn!!
You can cast farther then my future on RUclips 😂😂
I cast further than my own career in RUclips 🤣
You had me at "Adds 4 inches to your". That Elite AF casting technique!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 🍆🍆
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wish mate I could finally have a 5 incher then
Ah! Touché
Holy crap, I am super excited for the weekend.
Thanks, I wanted to cast farther. I was using a similar technique like your. Think I'll cast much farther with your technique.
the Ultegra surf is an impressive reel. That slow oscillation is incredible for distance and retrieve.
Bombs away
Hi, well actually John states that the lead should be placed under the rod between the rod tip and your feet to give instant pre load so when you hit the rod the blank is under compression from the start. But, i did enjoy the video as you did cover the important points and i would love to try that 10ft rod on a uk beach, when faced with rough tidal conditions and using big squid baits and what a great conger rod that could be. Unfortunately we don't see tackle from your side of the pond, but i would be interested to know if anyone imports this rod. Regards Bill
That custom gator glass looking reel sexy bro. Also gotta have the clicker. Nothing beats the sound of a bull making a reel clicker scream.
I agree man! Thanks bro!
Beach Bomber Fishing no problem bro
That Gator is looking straight 🔥
Been casting surf rods for years and you showed me a new trick
Hey there bud, sorry in advance for the headache of a question but I just bought my first conventional reel and I can’t make up my mind on how to spool it. Normally it wouldn’t be a big deal but I have a short window to fish & don’t have time to test different setups because I’m working out of town now. Are you still running 50lb braid w/ a 10ft 50lb mono shock leader these days? And what kind of mono is your shock leader? Copolymer or leader material or….? And how does that knot affect your casting distance? I’m thinking about no shock leader so there’s no knot running through the guides. Just a Fluoro leader outside of the guides during cast. I’m just worried about (1) the knot going through the guides and (2) a braid birds nest. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Oh… and how many ounces are you casting? 3, 4, 5, or 6oz? I’ll be planning on casting 6oz so I’m thinking I need 60lb test to handle that.
I noticed that you don't have your thumb on the spool as you cast. I just started using conventional reels. I keep my thumb wet and on the spool as I cast to prevent it from bird nesting. But i see thay you only apply your thumb to stop and lock the bail. Please do tell. Love your videos.
I cast with my arms straight out and over my head is that an effective cast?
I had to the a closer look, you showed a pic of the guides you recommend, -what I am learning as "K" guides, and
yours appears upside down in the pic, showing the 'K' ramp on topside assuming your holding the pole upright...I may be incorrect, but the line approaches the guide thru the K double arm side. I am redoing a 70's Ambassador pole as a novice right now, that's why I am here subscribing to your video. I am correcting the spine and incorporating the Fuji Theory for spin cast, but I'd love to be able to throw a bait cast like that.
Nice video im a decent caster I will definitely practice that cast today and I'm sending this video to my brother
Great stuff man, thanks for the help with casting. Not many casting instructionals are done!
Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed!
Dude this is quality stuff right here.
Thanks man! Working on a other casting technique video.
Love your content! I just moved to Florida and have been wanting to get into fishing, I bought a 7' spinning rod and now can't wait to eventually get a surf rod too.
Mahalo nui for a great video. Very similar hardware and techniques to Hawaiian Ulua (GT) fishing. Except we usually cast from sea cliffs baitless, then side the bait down the line. One cast for the whole night then sliding multiple baits during the night instead of reeling in and checking.
John Holden, now he is a fisherman and caster. Check out the Brighton cast, confined area like piers, gets you past 150 yds.
Penn is coming out with Fathom 2 casting special in September . Might have to pick up one of those. Awesome video!
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The Abu Garcia blue yonder 7000, 45lb braid.. paired with a 15ft rod med action is beast also. And its not costly far as set ups go.
What rod are you using?
@@BeachBomberFishing just a cheap tundra150.. Its fiberglass.. Real strong and cast 8oz with bait easy
How is the blue yonder? I was looking at the 6500.
@@1093lilsmoke its nice. But I surf fish and wading out to the 2 sandbar the throw over the 3rd gets saltwater in it. I had to clean it after a few day cause it started making whiny noises. I had better results with 30lb braid and 30lb mono top shot with 4oz spider weight. Also it needs a long light rod like those penn carnage. My cheap bulky one just wasnt right. I threw my bait off almost everytime
Brent Billig lighter braid just kept digging/breaking me. My conventional reels are a Penn Squall 15 & Abu 6500 CL3 converted to a CT Mag. I use 50lb braid-40lb leader. I use 30lb braid on spinning setups. Hope that whining goes away and doesn’t effect the performance of your yonder.
The video you did on reading the surf was also wonderful.
After watching it I took an 8 ft 8 weight Flyrod to the beach and I recognized a cut only about 40 yards from shore.
I waded out 15 to 20 yards and cast a big weighted streamer fly grey and silver.
This resulted in a hit by a 38 inch bull red. It was absolutely fucking cool.
It took me almost 100 yards into the backing and I chased it another 60 yards up and down the beach before landing it 30 min later.
I released it within 2 or 3 minutes.
Had it not been for your video I would never have known that this opportunity was even available so close to shore.
Good stuff, Man!
Thanks for the video. What type of line should I use to build the leader (2 hooks and 1 weight) if you i am using 20 lbs mono 420 cm rod and 6000 spin reel? Thanks
Useful. Solid casting advice. Only thing, I wish I could see the rig landing. Not really getting a sense of how far you're casting. I cannot gauge by the remaining line on the spool. I know that conventional reels are the fixed gear bike of surfcasting for the cool kids but ill be using a spinning reel off the beach.
I wouldn't say a conventional is like a fixie, because a conventional actually gets you out there efficiently lol, fixie bikes just make everything harder for no reason
Thx for sharing my man!!! Teaching my little guys how to surf cast and this will be great for them!!
Yay! I hope they learn!
The super surgical no nest blastacast . i never thought id ever!!! It is real!!!
Excellent video.Not easy casting big baits and heavy leads......the length of the handle makes a big difference as well.
Man I love the brake away cannon been using them for a few years now. Hey keep up the great work and hope to see you next month. I do most my bull fishing at seawolf but will try the pier this season. Good fishing brother..
This can double as beach front exercise routine for anglers. Great video 👍🏼
Hey, loved the video, but where can I find the Gator Glass 10’ or 12’ rods?
I see the throw is like a golf swing. Wide circle for that centricphical effort. Creating the biggest and widest circle for maximum distance. My issue to that. I can probably fish 10percent of the places here. If I'm lucky. What size line and leader?
Don't let something snap off and go like a laser beam into surrounding beach goers. The OTG is as potentially dangerous and it is powerful! The OBX knows. thanks for a great video.
Yes I have that muscle memory problem lol. It is a very good point. cheers for sharing.
Aloha, howzit......have you taken a look at how we cast in Hawai'i for Ulua fishing?
Man it tricky,, I started practicing today . Wasn't getting it next weekend going to try my Shimano see if I can get more length
Thanks for this great tips I had nothing but fails casting today off the jetty gonna practice on field before now lol
awesome video. wen i first started surfcasting, it didn't matter wat cheap gear i used but wen i practiced my casting distance as well as learning to adapt to the gear i used, i was able to improve my distance casting which felt realy gr8. i particuarly enjoy using the big fixed spool surfcasting reels.
How will those reels handle with 100# GT.... extended 4/0 Penns in Hawaii are the usual go to, along with graphite Newell's
The mechanics of this cast remind me of the golf swing but elevated. The weight transfer in the legs, the twist around the spine, keeping your leading arm straight until the release and full follow through are so similar, but it is not natural and has to be learned.
Thank you for showing us an in depth video for casting. This is super helpful!!
Your casting reminds me a lot of a Olympic games competition called shot put I use to do shot put in middle school
Hey brother love the video. I have a Shakespeare ugly stik for a long time is 11 ft. heavy action. (BWS 1100) What type of reel do you recomend for it.? Im looking to go to Daytona beach next month and take it with me. I need a good reel for it not heavy duty because Im a small dude and this will make the rod too heavy for me to cast. This is a spinning rod not conventional. Hope to hear from you soon thanks.
just picked up my first conventional setup for hatteras. cts s7 1305 custom built and a seigler start mag. question about spool tension. how much tension do you have on the reel?
Hell yeah thank you so much!!! I’m bout to be eating like a king!
Would a 10’ x-heavy casting rod work with a penn squall 2 15CS? Would I get over 100 yards atleast? Or close?
I usually just look at videos an never leave a comment. But your video is great and very detailed i even subscribed so.
"Great job bro and keep up the good videos".
Awesome video....
Can you please do the same video with a spinning reeling..
Seems like a good way to get the power into the cast. Any tips for avoiding backlash? Running 30# braid and pitching about 8 oz out there but getting some backlash and snap offs when the baits about halfway there. Is this a problem with spool tension and mag setting, or bad release point during the cast?
Nice instructional vid! In the process of shopping for a new casting/conventional reel to go on a 12' Penn Battalion. I'll look into what you are recommending in this entire video not just the reel. I currently use Abu Blue Yonder on 12' Battalion and 30lbs mono with a 60lbs mono shock leader and we use fish finder rigs or the cantilever/catapult...I can't recall what the rig is called. I may try the braid/mono shock leader and the rig/leader you recommended. Looks like Ill be able to cast into the second/third gut from the shore using your method. As it is now I wade out quite a ways and maybe get a 40-60yard cast.
Try to upgrade your rod. That will also give you extra distance
I’m South Africa we cast big big baits with average of 6oz sinkers over 160yards using 50lb braid and an average of 13-16f rods.
That mag makes a world of a difference.
Big difference
i can't fish conventional at night . during the day, I use the light to gauge jusssst the right time to throw the thumb on that spool.
I seen your fb page about catching the macks, which was excellent btw, then saw this vid....which explains alot...haha, love it! I just got back from fishing the Pacific surf with 2-3 oz weight small cut bait or sand worms, casting 50 yards or so, guessing...but i was bridge and pier fishing the week before in OBX, NC, and casting in the 30-40 range....although wasnt trying for distance in nc...just chuck it out there kinda thing....I'm going to a shooting range tommorow and cast a few, then see what the distances are really like, and reply back...Great vid !
Man you are the best. I don't fish in the ocean LOL I live in Tennessee. I believe you said it is a daiwa saltist 30. I love that conventional reel. Where can I pick one up ? Keep putting out that good content love it thanks
How do you have that surgical tube set up? How is it mounted to your reel?
Good VIDEO! I think we’re all gonna CAST A LONG ASS WAY NOW! A LITTLE LEG KICK NEVER HURT NOBODY ! Lol🦵🏾
Preciate u
Tips on stopping backlash on baitcaster like that
Bro, you shared some world class info here, thanks a lot!
I live in the PNW. I have been looking for a long casting rod and reel for king, silver and sturgeon. That Breakaway HDX 13' looks like a great rod. I need something to cast 16 oz's at time. Do you think that will work?
Good work. In my day there wasn't any easy access videos. There was a book, forgot who pend it. Then out to the beach and learned about Duct tape!!! LOL. Then I discovered leather, wohoo!!! I was able to stay a lot dryer after that. When the Doctors release me for normal work I will hopefully have re-tuned the old Penns. Stay safe and Tight lines youngen.
Looks ok, as long as you've got nobody close to you. Pier fishing during summer time, where there's a line of Hornell and Harrington surfrods with Squidders and Jigmasters running 30 feet, this type of casting won't be good. You'll end up snagging someone's grip or worse their line, then all hell breaks out.
Thanks for sharing this! I live in the Colorado mountains, but I’m trying to get into surf fishing. As you can imagine, local resources are few! Appreciate the tips!
It works on regular rods too, obviously not as much distance as a longer one but still pretty good. Great video!
Great video and info. I loved the add 4 inches. There's too many jealous haters out there. Thanks for showing.
Too many man! Thanks for watching!
Great video man.
Just bought a 10ft rod few days ago,and tonight im giving it a try with your technique!
Make more videos pls!!
In Bay Area Ca. Jus got a shimano 12k bait runner,should I go with team daiwa rod or phenix surf rod?
Every rod casts a different weight best at certain levels of drop , that bait cannon don't work with any method of distance casting ,fit it as directed by manufacturer instructions and then give it a strong cast but don't release the lever ,you'll notice it's already broke free before you wanted to and you ain't released it to either .if you can bang a weight out then the cannon is no use as it can't hold till you need it to release ,it's gone well before
Do you always hook your bait to your sinker like that for casting? Does the bait just unhook itself once the cast is made or when it goes into the water?
Which is better diawa saltist 30 or penn fanthom 2. Which one should I get?
Am currently have a penn 8000 battle 2 spinn am looking to change my rod.. any suggestions as to which rod would pair nicely with it?? Also in the near future i will also be changing my other rod and its rocking a penn fierce live runner 6000 any suggestion on the rod i should get xd??? 90% of my fishing is done on a deep inside pier.
Hey man what brand is that weight? Cant seem to find that anywhere, this is the first time I've seen something like that.
they are known as sputnik weights, surf weights, or spider weights
Love the spider hook to the bait.. does it just naturally unhook it self in the current? Do you have a video of this setup? I found the spider weights but an idea on leader length or how you tie in the weight would be awesome 👌. I'll be down next month near the state park.. hoping to get something bigger than my 3 year old! 😂
All we usually use the pass for is partying 😂 Preciate the heads up on good fishing 👌🏼
Hey I’m from maui, hawai’i and you think this’ll work with a 15 ft ugly stik paired with a penn fierce III 8k more towards dunking?
For sure man, make sure you use good finger protection.
Beach Bomber Fishing is there a certain type of glove to buy or something that you recommend?
Thanks for the upload I'm definitely going to try this technique
I need you too give me advice i want to buy an expensive rod but i need to know which one is my right choice.
Should I take my spin fisher penn reel 5500 shark fishing
Could cast further with my continental rod lol if ur looking distance 13ft -15ft beach caster and a pendulum cast technique us uk boys have got it to a tee. 200 yards to 300 yards
That's great! This was more for demo purposes.