Aye cheers for that, my main reason for not using heavy braid straight through was the cuts I get on my casting finger pretty frequently even when using mono, I'd seen these before but never really considered them for my purposes but now I might have to pick a couple up
Great video, I bought one of these a couple of years ago to replace another similar piece of kit as yet I have not fitted it, at least I now know how to, cheers
Thanks for the info! I was having doubts on where to install it since the place I have to put it is as you show "a bit off" Gonna take your advice and install it as you say. Cheers from Costa Rica.
Saw you using one of these a while back and gave it a try, never looked back. I may see if moving mine back a bit makes a difference as I have the same Sonik. Many thanks as ever for good informative content.
Great instructor you are. This video is a masterpiece, so easy for a newbie enthusiast like me to understand and enjoy. Thanks 👍 A pleasure to like and subscribe.
Great video..I also have the same issue where the end of the canon does not sit directly above the reel spool..slightly over and most times when I cast the timing does go out and feels like I have let go too early. the cast is then fast and the line is released quicker and sooner so I have to releas later but even then it is out of my control and teh line springs off too quick and the cast is really short. I am thinking of experimenting by cut half of the back leg so there is just enough to whip it on at the back.. I could suggest that breakaway make the back leg shorter..apart from that what a great tool. If everything goes right for my on the day I can cast a lot further. They just need tweeking slightly
Thank you for explaining the differences in having this device placed in the forward and normal position. Have you seen where ScubaChris places this device more towards the side of the rod?
Good video! I've got two as well, from good ol' Norman at Breakaway tackle. They definitely help with casting. True what you say about it sometimes being difficult to attach to the slope on the rod - I put some neoprene double sided tape under the Cannon and used zip ties, 2 each side. Saw your post on TSF about the Rig Jig so gave you a sub. Stay safe & well. 👍👍
It's very difficult to to understand what's going on without seeing the setup. What strength leader do you use? And do you have 5 - 7wraps of your leader on your spool
@@gsp Thanks for the quick reply. I was using a 13ft Shakespeare Sigma Supra rod, no shock leader just straight through 30lb braid with a 4oz and 5oz lead on an open beach to test using the cannon, gave up after 2 casts.
@@davidprobert8223 30lb won't take the shock of a full cast with a 4oz lead. The cannon does allow you to compress the blank easier so you really are loading it up and as braid doesn't have any stretch there is no forgiveness and it's going to snap at the weakest point, which is probably where it is held on the cannon. As was use the rule of thumb that for every once of weight you want 10lb of breaking strain plus 10lb. So 1oz =20lb, 2oz =30lb, 3oz = 40lb, 4oz=50lb and so on
Has anyone tried installing these using heat shrink tubing? Does it work/hold OK? Think it would look a lot better and last longer without the inevitable unwanted 'stickiness' of old tape.
Been toying with the idea for a while now so with time on my hands I'll give it a go. If anyone doubts what a line cut can do let me tell you> In 45 years as a chef I've had very few realy nasty cuts but a line cut is up there with the worst, it happens so fast that you can't react untill it's well into you , nasty.
Great channel I am a new subscriber! I started fishing in 2019, i have only ever cast with a cannon and I love em!! ...I was told on a forum because i have never used a finger stall and the old method that I am Gay ....This is something I have never had the courage to tell my wife 🙄😁
Save money (£10 one off purchase) but use building gloves at £1 per pair which need laundering/cleaning and replacing at a frequency and include the faff of putting on and taking off to cast/bait up....
I use one of these myself. They are absolutely fantastic. I attached mine to the rod using wide cable ties. It is solid. Great video. 👍
Exactly! It's all what works for the individual 👍 they are cracking little devices
Absolutely, they really do give some extra distance to the cast. When I used mine for the first time, I was amazed at how much extra distance I got.👍
Very informative and easy to follow instructions. Keep up the great work greg.
Thanks Steve👍
Good description of the proper angle needed above the reel. thanks
No worries 👍
Aye cheers for that, my main reason for not using heavy braid straight through was the cuts I get on my casting finger pretty frequently even when using mono, I'd seen these before but never really considered them for my purposes but now I might have to pick a couple up
I would still use lighter braid with a mono leader regardless👍
That’s handy! My one arrived from veals this week!
Ahaha! I should’ve watched this before attaching mine and loosing a decent Wessex rig first cast! Thank you for a great explanation. 👍
Oh no! Don't worry we all learn something after disaster has struck🤦♂️😂 I've done it many a times. I'm glad the vid was useful 👍
Thanks for sharing this wonderful information 👍
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Great video, I bought one of these a couple of years ago to replace another similar piece of kit as yet I have not fitted it, at least I now know how to, cheers
I find them great little devices👍
Thanks for the info! I was having doubts on where to install it since the place I have to put it is as you show "a bit off" Gonna take your advice and install it as you say. Cheers from Costa Rica.
No problem. I'm glad to have helped 👍
Saw you using one of these a while back and gave it a try, never looked back. I may see if moving mine back a bit makes a difference as I have the same Sonik. Many thanks as ever for good informative content.
Many thanks for watching and supporting this channel and I'm glad I've managed to help out
Great instructor you are. This video is a masterpiece, so easy for a newbie enthusiast like me to understand and enjoy. Thanks 👍
A pleasure to like and subscribe.
Thank for your kind words bernard👍 I'm glad the video helped
@@gsp Yes, it did help me a great deal because there's someone like you who's teaching benefited me without having to search too long. Thanks 👍👍
Great video..I also have the same issue where the end of the canon does not sit directly above the reel spool..slightly over and most times when I cast the timing does go out and feels like I have let go too early. the cast is then fast and the line is released quicker and sooner so I have to releas later but even then it is out of my control and teh line springs off too quick and the cast is really short. I am thinking of experimenting by cut half of the back leg so there is just enough to whip it on at the back.. I could suggest that breakaway make the back leg shorter..apart from that what a great tool. If everything goes right for my on the day I can cast a lot further. They just need tweeking slightly
I have cut the rear leg shorter on one of my vannons and it does work👍
Great little gadget
Definitely 👍
Thank you for explaining the differences in having this device placed in the forward and normal position. Have you seen where ScubaChris places this device more towards the side of the rod?
To the side would also work as long as the thimble of the cannon is in line with the spool. They are great devices
@@gsp I ordered 3 😁 to try
Good video! I've got two as well, from good ol' Norman at Breakaway tackle. They definitely help with casting. True what you say about it sometimes being difficult to attach to the slope on the rod - I put some neoprene double sided tape under the Cannon and used zip ties, 2 each side. Saw your post on TSF about the Rig Jig so gave you a sub. Stay safe & well. 👍👍
Many thanks for the sub and I did see your like👍
nice one . ordering some ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
Well done mate👍
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i don't know why I watched this......I use multipliers!!😂
😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the veiw! 😂😂
Thanks for the demo. I have used the cannon twice and each time i snapped off, what am i doing wrong? I have a Penn surfblaster 2 8500
It's very difficult to to understand what's going on without seeing the setup. What strength leader do you use? And do you have 5 - 7wraps of your leader on your spool
@@gsp Thanks for the quick reply. I was using a 13ft Shakespeare Sigma Supra rod, no shock leader just straight through 30lb braid with a 4oz and 5oz lead on an open beach to test using the cannon, gave up after 2 casts.
@@davidprobert8223 30lb won't take the shock of a full cast with a 4oz lead. The cannon does allow you to compress the blank easier so you really are loading it up and as braid doesn't have any stretch there is no forgiveness and it's going to snap at the weakest point, which is probably where it is held on the cannon. As was use the rule of thumb that for every once of weight you want 10lb of breaking strain plus 10lb. So 1oz =20lb, 2oz =30lb, 3oz = 40lb, 4oz=50lb and so on
@@gsp Thats really informative, thank you. I will get back out there (after lockdown) and give it a go, hopefully with better results, thanks again.
I've seen a few fit these at 45 degrees instead of directly above the reel.
45 deg to the side is ok especially if you have long fingers and can reach round. I haven't so need it directly above the reel👍
Has anyone tried installing these using heat shrink tubing? Does it work/hold OK? Think it would look a lot better and last longer without the inevitable unwanted 'stickiness' of old tape.
Heatshrink wouldn't hold, the casting cannon would slip round but you could whip it on and put finish on it to make it look professional
Been toying with the idea for a while now so with time on my hands I'll give it a go.
If anyone doubts what a line cut can do let me tell you> In 45 years as a chef I've had very few
realy nasty cuts but a line cut is up there with the worst, it happens so fast that you can't react
untill it's well into you , nasty.
Line cuts are nasty! I've cut through to my bone with a pair of secateurs! Believe me, that hurt!
hello, where can we buy this product online?
Just search breakaway casting cannon and there available at alot of different retailers
what is the name of it?
It's a " breakaway casting cannon". It's on amazon and ebay.
Some call it a "breakaway cannon bionic finger"
They have international shipping
what is the name of it
can you find it in online markets and post it here for me please?
Great channel I am a new subscriber! I started fishing in 2019, i have only ever cast with a cannon and I love em!! ...I was told on a forum because i have never used a finger stall and the old method that I am Gay ....This is something I have never had the courage to tell my wife 🙄😁
🤣🤣 I better keep that from my misses too🤣🤣
Oh i wonder why it was having issues with mine, i had it to far forward ffs. lol
They're a great device but zero instructions with them🤦 glad it helped
Save money and use a glove
It's not the same at all, I can cast fine without a glove but this device adds a little extra security
@@gsp I been using braid with a glove , The black thin builders type never had a issue and thats putting full pendulem into the cast .
Save money (£10 one off purchase) but use building gloves at £1 per pair which need laundering/cleaning and replacing at a frequency and include the faff of putting on and taking off to cast/bait up....
@@stephengreenwood4885 Fair point
A waste of money!! Just use a finger cot!
Not at all they are great little devices