Casting tips for surf rods

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  • @KENZIEthewildgooseman
    @KENZIEthewildgooseman Рік тому +7

    If you want to learn to Pendulum Cast you won’t go far wrong listening to Billy..
    Excellent series on Casting , full of advice , techniques and tips you probably didn’t know…certainly helped and explained a lot to me…thanks Billy…
    …your the Man 👍🏻👍🏻😊 hale the 525

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +1

      Hi Eddie. Thanks for the endorsement, see you on the beach 👍😁

  • @beachcaster56
    @beachcaster56 Рік тому +3

    Billy you are a brilliant presenter a total natural. Great instruction and tips...lots of small details and all with a smile on your face. :) many thanks

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +1

      Glad you liked it, caster. Thanks Brother, much appreciated 😁👌

  • @rokerlad49
    @rokerlad49 2 роки тому +3

    Well done mate at last a person who puts it over so easy so plain without me me me me . We all think we know but always something to learn in casting from another person . This vids up with the top vids on casting danny as well same kind of imfo put over so easy . Fair play great vid .

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Cather. I think you hit the nail on the head. To much info is just as bad as not enough, thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @63melvyn
    @63melvyn 2 роки тому +2

    Great video easy to understand , loved seeing the rod load up as you cast

  • @leehotspur9679
    @leehotspur9679 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge, the video and audio is very good as is your tutorial I am getting back into surfcasting after ten years You have helped me to get into the swing of it Regards from New Zealand Love to Ireland one of my favourite places Especially the S/West

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому +2

      Hi Lee, glad you like it. I have some more advanced casting videos if you need, on my playlist. I hope to visit your fine land in the future, thanks Brother. See you on the beach 👍😁👌

  • @mikeburgess-cw1ts
    @mikeburgess-cw1ts Рік тому +2

    Just getting back into my fishing and to start using a multiplier, your video on casting is great, can't wait to get on the beach and start practicing 👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +1

      Hi Mark, glad you liked it. If you have any questions, just ask. Thanks Brother 👍😁

    • @mikeburgess-cw1ts
      @mikeburgess-cw1ts Рік тому +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch what's shock leader knot do you use especially when fishing with 18lb main line?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +1

      Are you fishing mono?

    • @mikeburgess-cw1ts
      @mikeburgess-cw1ts Рік тому +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch yeah, with a 60lb shock leader.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +1

      When I fish mono, I use my own knot. This is called the loop knot. Just follow the link 👍

  • @dazlee3257
    @dazlee3257 2 роки тому +3

    Great video, subbed for discovering what I've been doing for 35 years is an aerial easy cast, it's extremely rare I have the space for anything fancy so it stayed at that and my brain can't cope with anything else at this point 🤣🎣👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Daz, glad you liked it. There's no point in overcomplicating things, too much information is worse than not enough. Thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @FrothGiant
    @FrothGiant 3 роки тому +3

    Another great video Billy.. thank you for posting🍺 👍 ..I used to fish the giant lake ontario in Canada for massive carp and trout/salmon with a 11 foot beach rod and spinning reel ..I now live across the pond from you on an island and will be sea fishing 🎣 with a multiplier reel 😀

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much, glad you like the vid, hope it helps out. Tight lines,fish on Brother 👍😁

  • @gonzarb93
    @gonzarb93 3 роки тому +1

    I've being looking for lots of pro casting tutorials, and they doesn't explain as simple as you, thank you sr! Greetings from Uruguay!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Hello Gonzalo, and thank you Brother 👍😁. You are all the way over the other side of the world, wow !! What do you fish for in Uruguay,I have one more casting vid, just follow the link 👍😁

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/hhldAjeRPIw/v-deo.html

    • @gonzarb93
      @gonzarb93 3 роки тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch thanks to you brother! Here we fish corvinas, burriquetas, tamberas, pejerrey, berotola I don't know the names in English jaaj Iam on the surf right now practicing your tips jaja

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      I will get Google to help with the fish names, or my friend from Argentina. I love traveling and chatting with people from around the world, thanks Gonzalo 😁👍👌

    • @gonzarb93
      @gonzarb93 3 роки тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch hey billy could you do an otg casting tutorial? Thanks mate

  • @finchemin9156
    @finchemin9156 7 місяців тому +1

    Mate, best casting videos on the net. Many thanks.....

  • @chrischaralambous286
    @chrischaralambous286 Рік тому +3

    Excellent video Billy. Thanks for a very clear explanation. I already use a multiplier but find that I lack the confidence to attempt a pendulum cast, but after watching this video I'm going to start with the basics you have demonstrated in this video. Hopefully after a few goes I'll get the knack of it. Thanks again.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +2

      Hi Chris. keep the brakes on full, and use your thumb if you have to. If you have any questions just ask. Thanks Brother, fish on 👍😁👌

    • @chrischaralambous286
      @chrischaralambous286 Рік тому +3

      Thanks Billy. All the best mate.👍

    • @nicoleatwell7839
      @nicoleatwell7839 Рік тому +2

      What is a multiplier

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +1

      @nicoleatwell7839 Hi. it's a fishing reel with the line spool that spins horizontally, compared to a fixed spool. They are great for casting a long way 👍

    • @nicoleatwell7839
      @nicoleatwell7839 Рік тому +1

      @Billyfishing_watch ...ok...in the states we have baitcaster, and spinning reels....that's the reason it was weird to me, what reel are you using currently.

  • @Thetubbygurnard
    @Thetubbygurnard 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips Billy. Love the channel. The Norway fishing is amazing! keep it up my man.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Shaun, glad you like the vids. Fish on Brother 👍😁

  • @geeryattricorder2498
    @geeryattricorder2498 3 роки тому +1

    The best instructural I've watched, and I've watched alot. Thank You. Tight Lines.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Brother, so cool, thanks again, fish on 👍 👊

  • @TheRealBob84
    @TheRealBob84 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video.. been struggling with blow ups on my Penn mag4 reels for the past few weeks. Frustrating when I’m new to multiplier fishing. I mainly fish at night, so finding it difficult to make progress with casting. I’m going to set my Magnets full on until I’ve corrected my issue with casting ( been using 3 clicks off). 👍🏻

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому +1

      Yes! That's the way to go👌 just relax, and everything will fall into place. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @johntharme5315
    @johntharme5315 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Billy for the advice and tips. I am looking into a casting instructor. 👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  8 місяців тому

      Nice one, John. Thanks Brother 😁👌

    • @johntharme5315
      @johntharme5315 8 місяців тому

      I will let you no Billy how I get on when I get my first casting lesson in the next week or so Cheers.

  • @mattcoates3243
    @mattcoates3243 3 роки тому +2

    Looking to improve my casting technique and this vid is a big help. Been watching it over. Cheers 👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks you so much Brother, glad to help. Fish on Matt 👍😁

  • @avocado9763
    @avocado9763 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Billy that was very good.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому

      You are welcome Avocado. Glad you liked it. Fish on 👍😁👌

  • @terrypoole6138
    @terrypoole6138 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video with loads of tips

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      Thanks Terry, lots more in the future , tight lines Brother 👍😁

  • @rfdsrd
    @rfdsrd Рік тому +1

    The lowered revolver reel position also allows for easier cranking on the retrieve.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      Yes it does, it was adapted from, South African big game shore angling. But most people are unaware of it. Thanks Brother 😁👌

    • @rfdsrd
      @rfdsrd Рік тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch After 70+ years of surfcasting with a reel in the up position, it was a bit daunting to learn the down position reel but after a dozen or so tries I gotta say that without a doubt it's the best for reeling in line AND fighting a fishy. Methinks I'm getting a bit more distance on the heave, too, specially since all my casting is with the aerialized Hatteras. Got me the same rod belt as yers and revolver line retrieval has never been easier or better. Thank you Sir Billy!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      All of what you are saying, are the benefits of fishing with the reel in the low position. The whole left right hand chang, is what puts most people off. But there is no left right hand, in truth. And just like you say, a dozen or so casts. And you're on your way. 👌

  • @trampster7306
    @trampster7306 3 роки тому +2

    Catching up on a few of your back catalogue Billy! I started out with an old Milbro 12ft fibreglass rod that my old man got me back in the 70's. It got tatty so in the 90's went tackle shop hopping for a cheap replacement. Still got both! Man in the tackle shop said "The rod is around £30, but you can have it with a multiplier reel for £40". Summat like that. Rod was great but I couldn't get on with that reel no way, didn't help (I now know) that it had level wind. So I gave up with multipliers. Same with Braid - endless wind knots, so gave up with that! Oh, and I'm Left handed too! I'll stick with me Penn Surfblaster II & 15ft Vertix conti rod! 😁😁 Stay safe & well. 👍👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +2

      How is it going Brother, the only thing that matters is getting out there and fishing in my mind, still got my first rod and reel , no idea what the rod is , it was so long ago but the reel was a Abu 6500, with level wind, but took that off ,well you know why 😂🤣 stay safe, Trampster 👍😁

  • @Jules551
    @Jules551 2 роки тому +1

    Great vlog this one , there's nothing more enjoyable than using a multiplier reel .. well with ya clothes on that is lol... Great one Billy , must get back to beautiful Ireland soon see the family and accidentally bring my fishing gear with me , how the helll did that get in there .... stay safe billy 👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Julian, and thank you. Yes casting a multiplier fully dressed is definitely one of life's greatest pleasures. All those nudists have got it all wrong 🤪👍 Fish on👍👌

    • @Jules551
      @Jules551 2 роки тому +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, couldn't of put it better my friend 🇮🇪👍

  • @darrenmall7963
    @darrenmall7963 3 роки тому +1

    Very good explained very well multiplier all day

  • @thefishman2020
    @thefishman2020 Рік тому +1

    Some good tips there billy brother 👌

  • @cgws3064
    @cgws3064 3 роки тому +2

    I’m just starting to beach fish and casting is causing me a little bit of bother. Thanks for this video. Please make a video of how to make a Wiffle squid! That would be so much fun and useful. Love your work. Keep em coming !

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +2

      Hi ,and thanks you so much . Yes, I will do a vid on how to make a Wiffle squid, because old Wifflei has passed on now , after the last casting vid I dragged him 13 km behind the car all the way home. He is no longer with us 🤣😂 fish on CW fish on 👍👌😁

    • @cgws3064
      @cgws3064 3 роки тому +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch ha ha that’s so funny. Next April 1 st you should do a video on catching that elusive of target species the wiffle squid 🦑 CW from Wales over and out.

  • @mervynhoward3839
    @mervynhoward3839 4 роки тому +1

    Great tips bro . I’m going to end up in big tangle 😂😂. Joking it’s just what I needed to see . Bend it and send it Nate 😂😂

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  4 роки тому +1

      Don't forget pluck it before you Chuck it 🤣😂👍👊

  • @albertday6952
    @albertday6952 2 роки тому +1

    Billy superb instructive vid here ... now I want to get back into beachcasting again can you give me advice on Rods and reels, I see great plays made on 3 piece continental rods. and there are many offers including combo offers now I do not want to pay silly pennies , but should I go 2 or 3 piece rod , f/x/sp or multiplier reels ???? my fishing
    will be beach fishing / river estuary ... I am totally flexible on equipment and advice Billy ? thx for your time

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому

      Hi Albert. If you are not fishing on the extreme side of things. I would go for a continental 3 piece with a fix spool and 10 to 15lb 8 strand bread. But if you are fishing for something bigger 10lb plus, big eels, rays huss that sort of thing. I would go for a two-piece j curve rod fish extra distance 4-8 Oz beachcaster for a multiplier. I fish 40-50lb 4 strand braid. I have a video on the line setup just follow this link. Thanks brother fishing on 👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому

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    • @albertday6952
      @albertday6952 2 роки тому +1

      Thx Billy ... sound advice for me all taken onboard ... so 3 pce and fx spl rod .. great

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому

      @@albertday6952 no probs Brother 👍

  • @iangill7691
    @iangill7691 3 роки тому +1

    Love this guy .. the craics great

  • @Mister0String
    @Mister0String 3 роки тому +2

    Very well explained. Thanks for taking the time to explain the differences between fixed and multipliers too. I'm going to take your advice to the beach. By the way, what weight is the toy squid?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Paul, it's a 6oz toy squid 😁 and thank you Brother 👍😁

  • @fredoz04
    @fredoz04 Рік тому +1

    Nice Billy, all you need now is an Australian Alvey reel.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      Hi Pat. Glad you liked it, are that still makeing them? Thanks Brother 👍😁

    • @fredoz04
      @fredoz04 Рік тому +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch yes Billy, a new company has taken over, pretty much ready to resume production. Only problem with the Alvey is they tend to twist and need 2 swivels to counter the twist, Cheers Pat. BTW do you use Latex Bait ties?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      Latex 👀

  • @justvoteconservativedontth6812
    @justvoteconservativedontth6812 2 роки тому +1

    It’s a bit like a golf swing, weight on the back foot, forward heel off ground. First replant forward foot and turn legs, transfer weight to forward foot. Creates torque in the midsection for the pull/push. As in golf, taking a deep breath before the cast and releasing it on the cast helps for me.

  • @Nohandleneeded101
    @Nohandleneeded101 3 роки тому +1

    Top video! again. Where can I purchase one of them upper rod grips?

    • @Nohandleneeded101
      @Nohandleneeded101 3 роки тому

      Also which reel seat are you using?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      Hi Scotty, if you contact me on massenger I will send you a link, and the reel seat is one that came with the rod , but it had no trigger. So I had some ABU gridlock reel seats, and just pulled the trigger off one of them and pushed it over the end of the sonik's reel seat, thanks brother 😁👍

  • @rmp608
    @rmp608 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent!! Owe you a cold beer!!!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      Thanks bud , where you at 👍

    • @rmp608
      @rmp608 3 роки тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch Across the pond..Long Island New York!!! We are hardcore striped bass fishermen !!!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks brother 😁, it's along way to go for a beer ,the but fishing might make up for the mile's 😁👌

  • @Odysseuss.
    @Odysseuss. 2 роки тому +1

    Billy. Sorry if this thas been asked before, but what if the vegetation, on the dunes, in the background?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому

      Hi Andrew, slat grass and buckthorn 👍

    • @Odysseuss.
      @Odysseuss. 2 роки тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch OK dune stabilisation I guess thanks for a great channel and craic
      tight lines

  • @dal_llama_gods514
    @dal_llama_gods514 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Boutta buy my first rod for a shimano triton speedmaster IV, has no brakes tho

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Dal, hope it works out for you brother , fish on 👍😁

  • @mikeburgess-cw1ts
    @mikeburgess-cw1ts Рік тому +1

    Hi Billy, quick question, do I have to wind off the drag when I'm casting? Thanks Mike

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      Hi Mike. If it is a multiplier it does not matter, but if it's a fixed spool you have to tighten up The drag. Thanks Brother 😁👌

    • @mikeburgess-cw1ts
      @mikeburgess-cw1ts Рік тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch Thanks Billy, always great advice 👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      Thanks Brother 👍

  • @DiddleDeets
    @DiddleDeets 3 роки тому +1

    kudos rodfather!

  • @dave1secondago
    @dave1secondago 3 роки тому +1

    fantastic vid billy subbed u bro

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      Hello DAVE!! , THANKS BROTHER 😁👍
      PAP LAZAROU ,was the the best 🤣😂👍😁👌

  • @jondrake6113
    @jondrake6113 Рік тому +1

    Hi, is it essential to have the reel down low for otg Casts?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      Hi Jon, if you want to cast well and far. Then yes, it not as hard as you think. You will get in a day. It's worth the effort, thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @goosecreekrods3133
    @goosecreekrods3133 3 роки тому +1

    What is your length from the butt to the middle of the reel seat? It looks much shorter than what I have seen in long casting rods.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Hi there Goose, what part of the world are you from, because knowing will make it easyer to answer your question

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +2

      Ok , found your website, the position of the reel set has organs in South Africa for big game shore fishing, but in Europe, we have very stiff buts on some of the rods, J curve the blanks are called, and it's hard to cast them with the reel in the standard position as the action is seeded up, so the reel seat
      Is adjusted to the caster by sliding the seat to were they like it, hope this answers your question 😁👍

    • @goosecreekrods3133
      @goosecreekrods3133 3 роки тому +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch it does. Thank you very much, and thank you for an awesome video!

  • @gonzarb93
    @gonzarb93 3 роки тому +1

    Hello billy, I don't understand why you guys use 12ft rods...here in south America the standard is 4.20 meters(14feet), it is not supposed the more rod length the more you cast can potentially cast? Thanks for Reading and sorry about mi English jajaja

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Gonzalo, you have very good English, as for the rods, the one in the vid , is 14 feet, and that is one of my smaller ones, must people use continental rods 15 feet or more, just the older guys use the 12 feet rods👍😁

    • @gonzarb93
      @gonzarb93 3 роки тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch ok thanks Billy, i see lot of videos with 12ft rods and i don't know if we are wrong here on using longer rods. Thanks for Reading and answer. Iam wating the otg how to cast jajaja have a nice day

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      I think you have been watching John Holden's videos,

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      What type of reel do you use brother?😁

    • @gonzarb93
      @gonzarb93 3 роки тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch i have an squall 2cs and a fathom ii

  • @castersfishingwales2038
    @castersfishingwales2038 3 роки тому +2

    tips are awesome i can see where im going wrong thanks budd!!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      Any time buddy, 👍😁 going to give your vids a good looking, thanks mate

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Any time buddy, checking out the your vids . tight lines Brother 👍😁

  • @petercrann2442
    @petercrann2442 3 роки тому

    Where did you get the grip from that sits just above your reel

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому +1

      Hi buddy, is it the reel seat or the hand grips , you are asking about ?

    • @petercrann2442
      @petercrann2442 3 роки тому

      @@Billyfishing_watch the hand grip

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    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  3 роки тому

      I used 2 on a rod to make sure there's room for my hand, 👍😁

  • @thecodfather4425
    @thecodfather4425 3 роки тому +1

    Braid on that type of reel?

  • @wesleywardable6083
    @wesleywardable6083 Рік тому +1

    And, fighting fish is also more natural with the reel lower

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  Рік тому

      Yes it is, Wesley. And great for pulling big fish, the reel position was adopted from South Africa as well. Mostly in Europe, it's just because of casting. But I have landed some big fish, 50 kg sting rays with ease because of the reel position. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @Auqalungangler
    @Auqalungangler 10 днів тому +1

    Big danny mosops a super human it was his fault i ended up with two century rods lo!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  10 днів тому

      I have two! I call them, the chiropractor attractors 🤣

  • @rickyharrison4431
    @rickyharrison4431 3 місяці тому

    All hail the 525
    Hail

  • @emanuele3933
    @emanuele3933 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Billy, fantastic video and very well explained!
    I'm in the market for some new rods purposefully to use both fixed spool and multiplier on so 14 ft would be perfect. What sonik rods do you use the X5s?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 роки тому

      Hi Emanuele, the rod in the video is the first rod that sonic made is the SK4 . But they don't make them anymore. But like j curve rods, thanks Brother 👍😁