Aloha Scuba Chris! Casting distance is extremely important, especially for anglers who are limited to fishing from shore. When casting lighter lures in the range of 3/4 - 1 oz, would a breakaway canon still be worth the investment? Also, I know that a full spool, thinner diameter line and a longer rod improves casting distance however, what type of rod action is best for casting lures as far as possible? I’ve heard some say that a fast action is better since it generates greater rod tip speed but I’ve also heard that a slow action is better since you can load up (bend) the rod more. Another factor that I’m curious about are the guides. Do larger diameter guides allow you to cast further? What about the distance from the reel to the largest guide? Is a longer distance better? Which of these combinations will help someone to maximize their casting distance? Hope you can help answer my questions given all the years of your experience. Always looking forward to learn from your knowledge, you’re one of the best. Mahalo!
@@ScubaChris Usually I run pin battles between 4000 and 5000 recently purchased a Okuma 8K surf reel i’m thinking it will be pretty good for stripe bass I live in Northern California
Hi Chris. I saw you mentioned on Fishing Magic, but it's a UK site so there are some main differences with the type of fishing and equipment available on the US. Would you know of a fishing forum for the US? I tried In-Depth Outdoors for now but any recommendations if maybe there is a like a popular forum in the US would be appreciated.
@@ScubaChris Well right now it is my third time fishing, I am VERY new to the hobby. But I plan to have two setups, one for bass fishing (and similar size fish) with plastic worms and lures, and another for using live bait (worms). So far all I have done is live bait but I purchased a new rod and reel for my bass setup.
As always a great video Chris . Thank for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
excellent instructions
Thank you! My friend uses it for casting out large heavy plugs for GT from shore. Saves his fingers:)
Thank You From Texas!
I hope it helps:)
Aloha Scuba Chris! Casting distance is extremely important, especially for anglers who are limited to fishing from shore.
When casting lighter lures in the range of 3/4 - 1 oz, would a breakaway canon still be worth the investment? Also, I know that a full spool, thinner diameter line and a longer rod improves casting distance however, what type of rod action is best for casting lures as far as possible? I’ve heard some say that a fast action is better since it generates greater rod tip speed but I’ve also heard that a slow action is better since you can load up (bend) the rod more.
Another factor that I’m curious about are the guides. Do larger diameter guides allow you to cast further? What about the distance from the reel to the largest guide? Is a longer distance better? Which of these combinations will help someone to maximize their casting distance?
Hope you can help answer my questions given all the years of your experience. Always looking forward to learn from your knowledge, you’re one of the best. Mahalo!
For me casting lighter lures i like 8'6" to 9'6". Fast. Long rear grip. I use fluorocarbon or braid main line.
@@ScubaChris what about the guides? Are larger diameter guides better for casting distance? Thanks for the reply.
@@pokemaster1234567899 I prefer smaller guides for using braid. Large diameter mono large first 2 guides.
Great tip
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Chris do you prefer the canon on the left side or the right
Left on medium sized reels, right for larger sizes. Personal preferences as i have stubby fingers. lol!
@@ScubaChris Usually I run pin battles between 4000 and 5000 recently purchased a Okuma 8K surf reel i’m thinking it will be pretty good for stripe bass I live in Northern California
@@carlhaggard3792 You should be bringing home dinner!
Can u tell me what kind of reel that is by okuma
It's in the description. Okuma Cedros 14000 spinner. Holds an insane amount of line! Max drag at 44lbs!
Yessir!!! Buy original 👍
Hi Chris. I saw you mentioned on Fishing Magic, but it's a UK site so there are some main differences with the type of fishing and equipment available on the US. Would you know of a fishing forum for the US? I tried In-Depth Outdoors for now but any recommendations if maybe there is a like a popular forum in the US would be appreciated.
What type of fishing do you do?
BloodyDecks is my favorite-
www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/
@@ScubaChris Well right now it is my third time fishing, I am VERY new to the hobby. But I plan to have two setups, one for bass fishing (and similar size fish) with plastic worms and lures, and another for using live bait (worms). So far all I have done is live bait but I purchased a new rod and reel for my bass setup.
@@ScubaChris Thanks! I am on World Sea Fishing now but will check that out.