billygoat-ruff 25 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hey guys, this might be a bit of a dumb question and probably answered a million times before. But how do you cast very light weighted soft plastics more then 5metres? I have a 7ft light rod with a daiwa crossfire 2000 reel, not the most expensive rig but will it do the job? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talbo 0 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Load the rod on the 'back swing' and the time your release. Light braid/leader helps as does a nice slim leader knot. Mostly to do with timing the release and of course how hard you go at it. 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samrota 1 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Use very light braid. My light flick stick has 3lb braid. Casts light lures really well. 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I think from memory I have 10lb. Originally used it for whiting. So if I was to fill it with 3 or 4lb braid what lb leader should I use? And how long? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 10lb mono or 10lb braid? 10lb braid should cast out just fine still. i use 3lb and 6lb braid 6-10lb fluro carbon leader about 1m-2m is plenty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShimsMan 1 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 i don't really use plastics much, but if you're using mono, a good quality 6lb or lighter; braid i wouldn't go higher than 10lb. If you're casting light heads or in windy conditions 4lb/8lb respectively would probably be as heavy as i'd go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly4Life 41 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Remember that you also need to fish the conditions. It's no good trying to fish a 1/32oz jighead when it's windy no matter what outfit or technique, you're just going to get blown around. Don't be afraid to up the weight to suit the wind/tides etc. 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Yeah 10lb braid I've got on it. Might have to chuck a few around the back yard to get it down pat before I go out and look like an outright twat, again! Cheers for all the tips fellas, much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Yeah 10lb braid I've got on it. Might have to chuck a few around the back yard to get it down pat before I go out and look like an outright twat' date=' again! Cheers for all the tips fellas, much appreciated [/quote']Head down to your nearest oval with your gear mate cut the hook of one of the jig heads and go for broke we do it at Moggy23's all the time he got plenny of room just gotta dodge the trees :pinch: Cheers 4THA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Haha yeah I got plenty of room in my yard. Still might cut the hook off though just incase the dog goes for it. 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShimsMan 1 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 good idea ruff, my cats will even chase and catch a sinker thinking it's a mouse; so be careful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yeah I know what ya mean mate I got a 9 week old kitten that attacks anything that moves Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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