The Magical Secret to Casting Further

**The Penetrator** · 07-02-2007, 18:28

The Magical Secret to Casting Further:

Get casting lessons from an instructor.

That is all you need to know.

**groomyd** · 07-02-2007, 18:41

Is there a story to tell?

**The Penetrator** · 07-02-2007, 19:08

Originally Posted by groomyd

Is there a story to tell?

I doubled my distance within 3 or 4 lessons.

It had nothing to do with type of cast, it had nothing to do with effort, it had nothing to do with rod, it had nothing to do with reel, it had nothing to do with strength, it had nothing to do with weather, it had nothing to do with being on a field.

It was 100% down to a bad technique that the instructor put right. I use much less effort than before too.

My PB is now 207yds over grass (using OTG method) which is probably 120yds further than I was casting. This coming casting year I expect to be at least 20yds past that. I use a normal off the shelf rod and reel with no mods other than 1 magnet out of my reel so I only have 3. I still regard my self as a learner and have a lot more to learn and achieve.

Any able bodied person has the ability to cast 200yds on a field, It's all down to technique.

Now my cast is safer, goes further (if required) and is better for my bait.

After a while you actually enjoy casting just for the fun of it. Sounds daft to some (It did to me) but it becomes a personal battle. I only wanted to improve my cast for fishing, now casting is another sport all together for me. It is very addictive and anybody can do it and see instant benefits.

The magical secret was casting lessons from an experienced surf casting instructor.

**oldchukka** · 07-02-2007, 19:14

who gave you tuition?

**The Penetrator** · 07-02-2007, 19:19

Originally Posted by oldchukka

who gave you tuition?

Andy Miller Led Chukka

**Painy** · 07-02-2007, 19:33

What tweaks did you make to your technique and what were you doing wrong?

Im trying to get more out of my OTG (7HT up on a supercast 13pm, 9ft drop) and seem to be consistently bottoming out at 150 paces.

Ok, Im only 5ft 9inches tall and not built like a brick out house but I should be able to get more than I do.

**The Penetrator** · 07-02-2007, 19:45

Originally Posted by Painy

What tweaks did you make to your technique and what were you doing wrong?

Im trying to get more out of my OTG (7HT up on a supercast 13pm, 9ft drop) and seem to be consistently bottoming out at 150 paces.

Ok, Im only 5ft 9inches tall and not built like a brick out house but I should be able to get more than I do.

I'm same height as you mate and was using a supercast 13pm for my first few lessons. Size is irrelevant u

My main faults were 'cutting the corner' and not keeping a straight left arm before the 'punch-pull'. this is still a problem but to a much lesser degree. I had no idea what cutting the corner was or couldn't appreciate how much it affects your cast.

OTG is the way forward though. Leave pendulum well alone until your OTG is sorted.

I'm no expert mate, still learning. My best bit of advice is get some lessons. It'll save you hours of time and probably money too.

**inford** · 07-02-2007, 19:49

talking about size andy green is only 5ft 6/7 weight 10 1/2 stone and cast over 300yrds .with casting you need to get the lead in right position first turn slow keeping your left arm straight and looking where you wont to cast try to develop a style before you add the power learn otg first this helps you learn where your arms and head should be ,timming is down to the person you cant show timming that is trial and error

and me in size im 5ft 8/9 weight 13 stone and ive backcast 249 yrds
ive also pendulum cast over 260

andy is a very good casting instructor and casts for england

**DAVE H** · 07-02-2007, 20:12

The first thing to help your casting is admit to yourself that you need help
Then go out and seek the help.
even seasoned casters turn to others for help .
I can cast a good way but i am still looking for more yards as a casting instructor
who do i ask ???
My fellow casters and instructors as they see little things that you can not feel...