Take it easy when you swing the lead, especially when you’re learning the cast. Aim for a smooth, relaxed swing that doesn’t bounce the sinker about all over the place. Style and technique are more important than brute force. When an off the-ground cast is impractical, some form of pendulum comes into it’s own. Paul …
Casting techniques have come a long way in the last 20 years. The refinements involved allow serious shore anglers to put a bait an extremely long way out if the need arises. The improvements in technique have been accompanied by significant developments in tackle design so that average anglers with less refined methods can also …
Accuracy in casting and versatility in difficult conditions are the hallmarks of the brook fly fisherman. The right sort of tackle can increase your expertise and increase your catch. Fly fishing in brooks and small rivers places a premium on accurate casting at short range. This is the basis of all brook fishing, but when …
Becoming an expert beachcaster does not require any special skill. With constant practise and the right technique you can soon achieve a good, far flung cast with effortless ease Really good beachcasters are disappointing to watch. The rod sweeps round in an effortless flick, seemingly without enough power to. Cast more than 80 yards. Yet …
A long distance cast from the shore is usually rewarded by a good catch. And for this you need a long rod. But there are other factors to consider when choosing a beachcasting rod The first shorefishing tackle was a simple arrangement of hook, line and sinker either lowered into the sea from rocks and …
