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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Craig Maree on April 20, 2014, 08:56:24 PM

Title: Casting Distances
Post by: Craig Maree on April 20, 2014, 08:56:24 PM

I was out testing rods for casting distance trying to find out the difference in casting distance between different rod lengths and setups (spinning vs overhead). For some land based and boat based areas around heavy surf the extra distance means the difference between strikes and no action.

My test showed that

80m casting distance on Temple Reef GT 80-10 (Pathfinder) Stella 10k SW /SOM 16k spool loaded with JBH 100lbs casting 120g chisel nose plug.

85m casting distance on a Shimano 10ft rod with the same reel and lure above.

100m casting distance with a 9ft6 CD rod and a Daiwa overhead reel and the above lure.

I would really be interested to know what casting distance you guys are getting with what setups...rod, reel, braid and lure.

Title: Re: Casting Distances
Post by: Guy Durham on April 21, 2014, 12:22:55 AM

I've seen it. And then some! At the local beach, guys that are serious about chasing land based mackerel. Absolutely unbelievable to watch! AND they get a pilchard to stay along for the ride!

Title: Re: Casting Distances
Post by: Nathan Tsao on April 21, 2014, 01:37:53 AM

Overhead reels are far superior casting tools compared to spinning reels. 80% of my shoreline GT plugging is with overhead Daiwa Hyperspeeds

Title: Re: Casting Distances
Post by: Cameron Mundy on April 21, 2014, 02:24:53 AM

Yup cant beat an educated thumb and an overhead for distance. Good rock and surf guys in SA cast well over 100m with a 12ft rod and a slighty suped up reel.

Title: Re: Casting Distances
Post by: Craig Maree on April 21, 2014, 06:25:59 PM

95m casting distance on Temple Reef GT 80-10 (Pathfinder) Stella 10k SW spool loaded with JB 60lbs casting 120g chisel nose plug.

So a extra 15m or so on the 60lbs vs the 100lbs braid.

Nathan what length rod you using and what distance to getting?

Title: Re: Casting Distances
Post by: Craig Maree on April 21, 2014, 06:30:01 PM

How much extra distance you think one could get on 8ft5 rod which is some 15cm longer?

What be interested in distance guys are getting on the 8ft2 to 9ft rods.

Title: Re: Casting Distances
Post by: Richard Ghalayini on May 05, 2014, 06:30:33 PM

Quote from: Craig Maree on April 20, 2014, 08:56:24 PM

I was out testing rods for casting distance trying to find out the difference in casting distance between different rod lengths and setups (spinning vs overhead). For some land based and boat based areas around heavy surf the extra distance means the difference between strikes and no action.

My test showed that

80m casting distance on Temple Reef GT 80-10 (Pathfinder) Stella 10k SW /SOM 16k spool loaded with JBH 100lbs casting 120g chisel nose plug.

85m casting distance on a Shimano 10ft rod with the same reel and lure above.

100m casting distance with a 9ft6 CD rod and a Daiwa overhead reel and the above lure.

I would really be interested to know what casting distance you guys are getting with what setups...rod, reel, braid and lure.

How do you find that Temple Reef Pathfinder GT 80-10? I put in a post today of either that one or the widow maker.

Regards Richard