i have been using a bait caster for years, but because of physical limitation i have sold my boat and fish only from the bank and sitting on a chair.  i am getting about 40 to 45 yards per cast but would like to get to 50 yards plus !!

any ideas ???????????  or am i just trying for "the pie in the sky"

thanks in advance

and

god bless

barry

life member 2005

I don't have much information, but you could use a longer rod, lighter line or heavier lures.  Any one of these should help, a combination of them would be even better.  If you are using braid or fluoro, you will not get as much distance as mono.

I don't know your limitations, but you could look at this site for equipment:  http://www.achievableconcepts.us/usa_fish.htm

or this one:  http://www.fhnbinc.org/adap_%20gear.htm

Gary

The quality of the reel makes a difference and if you have anti-backlash devices, as the better ones do, back off on them.  This does mean that your thumb will have to be well educated or the backlashes will be epic.

As mentioned, spinning tackle might be a good option and in either case, use the lightest line practical, this is where braid may be an advantage as you could keep the strength up and still have a smaller diameter.

How long of rod are you using, I am tempted to suggest trying a "Steelhead" or "Surf Rod".   I ;have casting and spinning rods a 8' and surf sticks go from 10-14.

These are only "food for thought ideas", good luck.

I was wathcing one of Larry Dahlbergs show, they were fishing on of the fine Mexican Reservoirs, he spooled up with braid the evening before going out and decided to see how far he could cast.  He backed off the centrifical brake (magnets) as far as they would go and let fly.  He spooled himself and as his line was not well affixed to the spool, it all went.  Unfortunately, I had to leave so I was not able to see if he recovered his line and lure.

Now he uses Shimano reels (one of his sponsers) and he has practiced but that shows what is possible. 

Considering the record for a bait caster is about 850 feet...you SHOULD be able to do better...but you may have to get a different reel.

MOST of the recent records were made with Ambassadeurs...and I truely realize that you aren't casting 8 oz baits...but considering there are special bearing kits that you can get for them....you MAY want to consider that.

JMHO....I can go into some other thoughts here....but lets see if anyone else can go there

Didn't we have this basic distance conversation back when Jim and Ray White were around? Check out that Topic I have in Members Tips

dave

i just went thru ALL the old "member tips" section and could not find anything on bait casting distance !!

i should also mention the type of equipment i am using:  for reels i have a ARDENT 1000, a ZILLION reel and just bought a US REEL 1000 PRO and rods are all st.croix mojo 7 foot med with fast tip

thanks all

and

god bless

barry

Take a look through the stuff I "archived" in Links and Info for Fisher-People. THere's a couple of the old topics about baitcasting that I put in there.

At the same time...you haven't mentioned what weight of lure you are talking about. If you are talking lighter weights....1/4 - 3/8 oz...in MY humble estimation....that is dang difficult to do with a baitcaster.

Several folks above in this thread made some truly good recommendations as far as distance....so take a closer look at those too. SOme of those were lighter line, longer rod etc...

I ALSO believe that when it comes to the lighter weights...that a more limber rod loads better...case in point....most fly fishing rods are quite limber. ANd at that point....you are dealing with miniscule lures  

I also like the comment AZAllen made about the "educated thumb". You CAN back off on the settings (regardless of what type of settings the reel has)....but then your thumb will have to make up the difference. When you DO back off the settings, take some time to work with it...and TRY to keep the weight of the lure the same....AND start off with short casts....gradually working longer. This gets your thumb MORE educated to the "feeling" of the line...and you can tell....in an instant when it don't feel right....and your thumb SHOULD clamp down at that point.

Hope that makes sense to you

MOSTLY I THROW AT LEAST A 1/2 OZ. AT TIMES A 5/8 OZ. AND DO GO UP TO 3/4 OZ. NOW AND THAN.

AS I SAID BEFORE I HAVE BEEN USING A BAIT CASTER FOR YEARS AND GETTING ABOUT 40 OR SO YARDS.  WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR IS "THE SECRET" TO GET 50 YARDS PLUS !!!!!!

Barry...I hope you don't find this question rude....but do you think the "style" of chair you use inhibits your motion?

Also....you haven't mentioned what you use for lube. I haven't tried them....but I've heard that both Hot Sauce and Rocket Fuel DO make a difference.

THen again....they do make bearing upgrade kits for certain reels...and there's a few guys around the country that specialize in doing such.

Take a gander through this when you get a chance....

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...=&aqi=

They sell line lubricant at most tackle shops. It works really well. also use the lightest line you can get away with.

you smell like fish

WELL THANKS FOR YOU HELP I JUST WANTED TO GIVE EVERYONE A UPDATE.  FIRST OFF I AM USING THREE DIFFERENT SET UPS:

1) ARDENT 1000, 7' 4" WRIGHT MCGILL (CUT DOWN) ROD -MED FLEX WITH 10 LB. P-LINE

2) ZILLION REEL, 7'6" ST.CROIX MOJO  ROD -MED HEAVY WITH 14 LB. FIRE LINE

3) US REEL 1000 SUPER CAST, 7' ST.CROX ROD- MED FLEX WITH 10 LB.PLINE

AND THE WINNER IS BY A FEW YARDS IS THE US REEL, AND BY THE WAY THEY MAKE GREAT SPINNING REELS TOO !!!!

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