Using Lighter Lines

[seaboys]

Im not sure if this is a stupid casting question but its something has me scratching my head.

I was talking to a guy about what line strenght I should be using in relation to casting. He said to go for as light a line as the conditions would allow.

He said using big heavy line was like tying a bit rope to a rock before throwing it - the rope will obviously bring the rock down and you wont be able to throw it as far.

My question: is this necisarily true with nylon which is really light? I dont want to go too light.

Thanks,

[TomBettle]

100% true, the thicker the line the more drag it creates.
However you must use a shock leader to make sure you are casting safely.

If you are nervous then get a few lessons first to improve your technique.

[Rajabatis]

Im not sure if this is a stupid casting question but its something has me scratching my head.

I was talking to a guy about what line strenght I should be using in relation to casting. He said to go for as light a line as the conditions would allow.

He said using big heavy line was like tying a bit rope to a rock before throwing it - the rope will obviously bring the rock down and you wont be able to throw it as far.

My question: is this necisarily true with nylon which is really light? I dont want to go too light.

Thanks,

HI, You need to match line strength to location even with a shock leader. Up here in the North East coast of Scotland. 25-30lb is the norm for the rough ground cod fishing. Most of our fishing is done with fairly short casts under 100yds. Down south on smoother beaches long casting with15lb seems to be the deal.

I see your website is selling tackle . How come you are asking a question about line when you are selling tackle?

[seaboys]

I see your website is selling tackle . How come you are asking a question about line when you are selling tackle?

I sell outdoor gear such as Mountain, Trek and Travel and Army Surplus. I have just added a few bits and bobs that I can sell since I have now stared sea fishing and really like it. Im a total novice though. I probably wont ever stock more than the small bits and bobs that are on the site because I dont have the space. Hooks, swivels, Tip lights and Zip Sliders can all be packed into one box in a room.

Thanks for the input. Unfortunatly I dont sell line so I will be having a look through froogle to see what I can find. Or probably ebay.

[Rajabatis]

I sell outdoor gear such as Mountain, Trek and Travel and Army Surplus. I have just added a few bits and bobs that I can sell since I have now stared sea fishing and really like it. Im a total novice though. I probably wont ever stock more than the small bits and bobs that are on the site because I dont have the space. Hooks, swivels, Tip lights and Zip Sliders can all be packed into one box in a room.

Thanks for the input. Unfortunatly I dont sell line so I will be having a look through froogle to see what I can find. Or probably ebay.

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/authors/dave02.htm See this link for the definitive monofilament line test. The Masterline stuff that came out the highest breaking strain for it's stated B.S. is no longer available unfortunately. I used it after reading that test. Best knot strength of any mono I have ever used. Profish Ghostline is great too if you can find it. Those two makes are not what sea anglers would go for generally. Just shows you that marketing drives sales and not performance.
There are other options listed in the test that come out well.

[Ravelling Tangler]

shame Dave Barham didn't repeat those tests, but in each case pick the diameter nearest to 0.35 mm of each make of line (as opposed to line labelled as 15lb but which may be nearly 20lb diameter and just over 20lb strength)

for the purposes of selling, seboys should check out which lines are most popular and (not exactly the same thing) which are spoken-of most highly on sites like this and on-line (or in magazine) reviews

Also be aware that while a skilled caster can get more distance with a thinner line, less skilled casters are going to get more birdsnests if using it on a multiplier (but not if using it on a fixed spool .....unless you overfill the spool)