05-14-2013, 07:54 PM
A good medium surf rod 10 foot will do nicely. As much as the rod the motion you go through is what loads the rod for distance casting. I use the following method.
Make sure no one is behind you.
Place yourself where it is about two steps to the water edge.
With the rig baited put your intuitive hand on the upper grip. That's right handed for me so the left hand will be low on the rod butt.
Face the water -Start with the rod up at 45 degrees and lower behind you until you feel it load. Just try it a time or two without casting. You're going to want to start walking forward two steps when it loads and follow over the top with the cast.
Draw back with the butt end as you thrust with your stronger arm. this will give you the best distance. Never side arm with a rod like this, just straight over the shoulder. With a little practice you'll be pitching a long ways.
One more thing. Depending on the wind, if it's calm you can allow some loft and get a little more distance. If the wind is strong you will need to hold the release just a little longer to throw a low fast ball to put it in baseball terms.
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Make sure no one is behind you.
Place yourself where it is about two steps to the water edge.
With the rig baited put your intuitive hand on the upper grip. That's right handed for me so the left hand will be low on the rod butt.
Face the water -Start with the rod up at 45 degrees and lower behind you until you feel it load. Just try it a time or two without casting. You're going to want to start walking forward two steps when it loads and follow over the top with the cast.
Draw back with the butt end as you thrust with your stronger arm. this will give you the best distance. Never side arm with a rod like this, just straight over the shoulder. With a little practice you'll be pitching a long ways.
One more thing. Depending on the wind, if it's calm you can allow some loft and get a little more distance. If the wind is strong you will need to hold the release just a little longer to throw a low fast ball to put it in baseball terms.
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