Hi, I’ve got a rod length and about 8-10 turns round my spool. Not sure if this is 100% correct but it’s served me well. The internet is full of knots you can use to connect the 2 lines, I used this one for the first time recently and it seemed strong enough...

The leader is on the right(single knot) and the mainline the left (the one with all the turns).
Also, tie a genie link clip to the end of your leader, makes it easier to change rigs and saves you trying to tie knots if the old digits get a bit cold on the beach:thumbsup:
Good luck on your beach session,
Tight lines !!!

 

Hi, I’ve got a rod length and about 8-10 turns round my spool. Not sure if this is 100% correct but it’s served me well. The internet is full of knots you can use to connect the 2 lines, I used this one for the first time recently and it seemed strong enough...
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The leader is on the right(single knot) and the mainline the left (the one with all the turns).
Also, tie a genie link clip to the end of your leader, makes it easier to change rigs and saves you trying to tie knots if the old digits get a bit cold on the beach:thumbsup:
Good luck on your beach session,
Tight lines !!!

Thanks for the advice

 

I use tapered leaders as they come in a set size. These are usually about 1.5x length of the rod plus about 8-10 turns around the spool.
My rod is 14'

 

Thanks for the advice

 

Well I've been out on 2 occasions now. The first attempt off a pebble beach I lost 2 weights and a rig, my casting was not very good had no distance hence I think why I got snagged up. Second attempt off a sandy beach went a lot better getting more with casting didn't lose any equipment. Sure I had some good bites as the rod tip was jumping about but sadly no fish. Aww well onward and upward !!!

 

Shame about the tackle losses.

That's what it's about in the early days; perseverance. That 'onward and upward' attitude will see you reeling in fish in no time at all.

 

Never give up mate. What bait did u try?

 

Black worm and squid

 

It's all about bait presentation just make sure ur bait doesn't mask the hook point

 

Oh right I thought you had to hide the hook

 

Oh right I thought you had to hide the hook

Hide the hook but make sure the hook point is showing mate

 

Needs to look like this

 

Needs to look like this View attachment 999889

I'll try this next time i go out thanks

 

Shame, i'm sure the fish will come, little things make big differences so take care with all the little details. Perhaps try and get out fishing with somebody more experienced its amazing how quick you can learn if you keep an open mind and look carefully!

 

Good advice. You’ll learn more from a short session with someone showing you than hours watching YouTube vids imo

 

Yuki baiting tools and bait elastic are cheap and help lots in presenting black lug baits, and it makes adding a strip of squid a doddle for a cocktail bait (very effective)

 

Good luck mate , had my first ever session Sunday and caught four so cannot wait to get back down on the beach , my casting is terrible at the moment prob a confidence thing I think but good luck and keep as posted of your progress

Tight lines Rob

 

Good luck mate , had my first ever session Sunday and caught four so cannot wait to get back down on the beach , my casting is terrible at the moment prob a confidence thing I think but good luck and keep as posted of your progress

Tight lines Rob

Well done Rob I was hoping for beginners luck too lol

 

Just shows Rob, a piece of string a bent nail and a cane you can teach them to feed themselves.

 

Eureka --- Yahoo - By gosh I think he's got it lol lol. Well it wasn't 3rd time lucky it was 4th time lucky for me heres the evidence albeit a small one that went back. Tried to get his big brother but couldn't find him !!