SHIMANO TECH: Surfcasting masterclass with Chad Prentice!

Tony Orton sits down with Shimano Pro-Staff (and highly accomplished surf angler) Chad Prentice to talk all things surfcasting.
Tune in as Chad gives us the low-down on what to look for in a quality rod and reel, walks us through how he sets up his mainline, tapered leader, and terminal tackle, give us his thoughts on bait presentation, discusses how to optimise your casting technique, and walks us through how to read the beach to ensure you are fishing in the right areas.

[@Yamatification]

If ya can't bend it, ya can't send it 👍

[@Johnnybananass-_]

Are you casting to just deeper water on the sand as the beach goes out or trying to get over the beach sand and into the channel trench ? I’m new to surf casting. Like real new

[@shimanofishing_nz]

Every beach is different and where you cast will differ depending on what features are available at your chosen beach. Where there is a channel or a gut present, it would be a good idea to target these areas. However, on beaches that do not present any structure, it would be wise to try different depths until you find where the fish are feeding. For example, cast your first bait as far as you can, if you don't get a bite, cast your next one out a bit closer. Repeat this until you find fish. This may also change as the available light changes, so when the sun goes down, fish may venture closer to the beach and casting way beyond the breakers may not be necessary. Hope this helps, tight lines!

[@Johnnybananass-_]

@@shimanofishing_nz this is amazing insight, thank you so much,

[@pulledporksandwich1171]

holly fck 6kg main line? Need to give this a try!

[@JimmyTime100]

Great video thanks team.
Question: what is your recommended knot for main line to leader connection please?
Using this exact line and tapered leader combo

[@shimanofishing_nz]

Thanks for reaching out, back-to-back uni knot is recommended.

[@aveimakanetihalagigie7401]

any freeby to test before buying 😅

[@levimageedrumsnz]

Great video Team, hope there's more to come !

[@paulpaula2011]

Great video, many thanks.
Please can you recommend a nice Shimano surf rod 16ft, here in the UK, we can buy the Speedmaster 16ft, any views on this rod?
Cheers mate

[@shanemckinnon7101]

Haya great video... on top quality equipment... I'm thinkin about gettin a surf laeder 425bx and a bx425bxi..and th difference is between them...

[@damiengrant967]

Great video

[@jaynz247]

Thank you Chad! Awesome tutorial

[@shimanofishing_nz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ralphstanbrook9750]

Very impressive video. Well edited

[@shimanofishing_nz]

Thanks for that great feedback. Tight lines!

[@dirtyseamen]

Great video guys 🙏

[@shimanofishing_nz]

Glad you enjoyed it!