Hello from a Brit living the USA.

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Lanky94

#15
June 07, 2018, 01:23:56 AM
Quote from: conchydong on June 06, 2018, 11:56:02 PM
Welcome, I have always been amazed at the distances that  "professional" long distance casters can obtain. I am sure you are being modest and can contribute a whole lot on magging and tuning  reels along with casting techniques.
Look forward to your contributions.

Scott

Ask away Scott. Happy to help..........I haven't cast for 6 years since moving to the good ole USA.

Lanky94

#16
June 07, 2018, 01:25:36 AM
Quote from: David Hall on June 07, 2018, 12:51:23 AM
Welcome Nathan,  where you calling home now?

Hi David. Great Britain will always be home, but for now Beaufort SC is. I love the USA.

Dominick

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June 07, 2018, 02:22:55 AM
Quote from: Lanky94 on June 07, 2018, 12:57:25 AM
Quote from: Dominick on June 07, 2018, 12:21:19 AM
Welcome Nathan.  One question.  Are those long casting tuned reels also for fishing?  I like to surf fish sometimes down in Baja but the undertow is pretty scary.  Sometimes you get to much water behind you and the land drops off quickly.  If I can get a bait out far enough I do not have to wade too deeply in the water to cast a bait out.  Dominick

Hi Dominick. Simple brake blocks and rocket fuel in the bearings is sufficient for fishing I find. I tend not to run my reels for beach fishing too fast...............less birdsnests and more fishing at the expense of 20 yds! What reels are you using? Bearing in mind that I use Penn Mag 525's, ABU 6500s and Diaiwa Millionaires loaded with 15lb line and 80ln shock leader.


I use a spinning reel for surf.  I don't own any of the reels you mention.  15lbs is a little light for big rooster fish and jack from the surf.  Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

Crow

#18
June 07, 2018, 02:32:56 AM
Welcome !! Glad to have you here!
There's nothing wrong with a few "F's" on your record....Food, Fun, Flowers, Fishing, Friends, and Fun....to name just a few !

gstours

#19
June 07, 2018, 04:32:17 PM
Welcome,  from all of us.  Thanks for your info on reels,   we all can learn something here.   Best of luck. ;)

Benni3

#20
June 07, 2018, 05:38:23 PM
Welcome from Salem Virginia  ;D

Donnyboat

#21
June 08, 2018, 02:57:04 AM
Nice to have you with us Nathan, you have given us more info, than I have contributed in 3 years, from sunny Western Australia, have you ever cast with a side cast reel, like Alveys.

with a rod set up to suit they cast a good distance, cheers Don.
Don, or donnyboat

Jigtosser

#22
June 08, 2018, 04:37:10 AM
Welcome aboard!!!

I have, or have had all the reels that you listed...
What type of rods are you using?
I can toss a light jig pretty far....
Butt,,, not that far!  ;D ;D ;D
Pretty impressive!!!

Danny

Lanky94

#23
June 08, 2018, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 06, 2018, 11:21:46 PM
Welcome Nathan!
I'm sure you have some video to show us. ;)

Here's a quick vid with using a ZZiplex Bullet and  a mag controlled 6600W Blackmax, .35mm line (15lb) and a 150g (5.25oz) lead.

That's me starting the cast at 2 minutes 33 seconds and a still with the  rod loaded at 2 mins 50 secs. Was a good cast, but the my forward weight transfer was crap. I was just starting to build timing and technique, but my had to stop to move to the USA.

happyhooker

#24
June 08, 2018, 08:52:02 PM
Welcome, from Minnesota.

Frank

Alto Mare

#25
June 08, 2018, 10:42:11 PM
Welcome Nathan!

Sal from Penna.
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.

Lanky94

#26
June 09, 2018, 03:37:13 AM
Quote from: Donnyboat on June 08, 2018, 02:57:04 AM
Nice to have you with us Nathan, you have given us more info, than I have contributed in 3 years, from sunny Western Australia, have you ever cast with a side cast reel, like Alveys.

with a rod set up to suit they cast a good distance, cheers Don.

Hi Don.

I have  seen them in action on some videos, but have never used that system. I guess its because its something that's not employed in then UK. I like the concept though. I would imagine loading the line to the correct level of the spool lip is critical very much like  a fixed spool /spinning reel to reduce friction.

Lanky94

#27
June 09, 2018, 03:44:41 AM
Quote from: Jigtosser on June 08, 2018, 04:37:10 AM
Welcome aboard!!!

I have, or have had all the reels that you listed...
What type of rods are you using?
I can toss a light jig pretty far....
Butt,,, not that far!  ;D ;D ;D
Pretty impressive!!!

Danny

Hi Danny. ZZiplex rods are the only beachcasters/ surf rods I use. Terry Carol was making rods for years and was iconic in the development of such rods. Sadly he is dead now, but the logo and quality still lives on. As with all casting, timing and technique and   looking up is everything. Next time you cast look to the ground and see where the lead goes ...............down to the ground! Look up about 70 degrees and see where it goes. There's lots more to it than that of course.

conchydong

#28
June 09, 2018, 07:52:57 PM
Quote from: Lanky94 on June 07, 2018, 01:23:56 AM
Quote from: conchydong on June 06, 2018, 11:56:02 PM
Welcome, I have always been amazed at the distances that  "professional" long distance casters can obtain. I am sure you are being modest and can contribute a whole lot on magging and tuning  reels along with casting techniques.
Look forward to your contributions.

Scott

Ask away Scott. Happy to help..........I haven't cast for 6 years since moving to the good ole USA.

Nathan, you mentioned that you were using a Black Max 6600W. I am wondering if there is/was a different reel sold in Europe than the 6600W that was sold in the States. I have a ABU BM 6600W that is a pretty run of the mill (cheap and non-magged) baitcaster with a levelwind. I couldn't imagine my reel  being able to cast like that with the level wind or even without the level wind.

Scott

Lanky94

#29
June 09, 2018, 10:19:02 PM
Nathan, you mentioned that you were using a Black Max 6600W. I am wondering if there is/was a different reel sold in Europe than the 6600W that was sold in the States. I have a ABU BM 6600W that is a pretty run of the mill (cheap and non-magged) baitcaster with a levelwind. I couldn't imagine my reel  being able to cast like that with the level wind or even without the level wind.

Scott
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Scott, The models are the same, I used to import mine from ebay USA to the UK. I don't have my reels here to show you any pics as they are in the UK. Here is a typical example of one used for casting ( silver version, but same thing)



https://www.google.com/search?biw=1366&bih=599&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=LlAcW-nmL4eM0gLqooWIBw&q=abu+black+max+conversion&oq=abu+black+max+conversion&gs_l=img.3...486741.495597.0.496329.17.17.0.0.0.0.396.2358.0j13j0j1.14.0....0...1c.1.64.img..3.0.0....0.w0Eq3D96Xfo#imgrc=fyb2DoDug-GLJM:&spf=1528582685248


First thing is to chop out the top half of the cage and re-profile. This is to allow the thumb right over the top for gripping the spool. Next is to remove level wind and replace with a stainless conversion bar for rigidity.

A new LH sideplate needs to be made and the fitted with a mag unit. I like the 660Ow for .35 line and 150 g lead as line level drops less quickly with a wider spool reducing the breaking affect.

Ever noticed how an empty spool spins faster...............this slows the lead don by effectively braking the reel.

Seems a shame to 'butcher; such a nice reel, but needs must. I use the  BM series for all lead sizes.
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