Hello from a Brit living the USA.

Lanky94 · June 06, 2018, 08:02:43 PM

Hello everyone. Thanks Admin for hooking me up.

I have been fishing since I could hold a rod really (44 years ago).

I am always in my reels, servicing and protecting from corrosion and replacing crappy plastic bushes with bearings. A bit of polishing here and there. Reels- I use all makes and types. I am her to earn and hopefully share what little I know to others.

I used to be a tournament caster in then UK, slinging big sinkers down a filed and measuring distance in comps. Furthers cast was 273 yards with a 150g lead. The reels are magged and super tuned so I know a bit about that.

Cheers

Nathan

alantani · June 06, 2018, 08:19:09 PM

welcome!!!!!

Lanky94 · June 06, 2018, 08:38:21 PM

Thanks Alan. Looks like a great forum.

festus · June 06, 2018, 08:41:58 PM

Welcome from Tennessee, I'm sure you have plenty to contribute.

theswimmer · June 06, 2018, 10:14:07 PM

Welcome Nathan!
819 ft is a far bit eh?
I think you could show me a trick or two.......

Tiddlerbasher · June 06, 2018, 10:45:38 PM

Hi Nathan - Chris from the uK

I used to be able to get 200yds on a good day (a few years ago) not so much now a few years on

xjchad · June 06, 2018, 11:06:44 PM

Welcome! I look forward to learning what you have to share with us!

Shark Hunter · June 06, 2018, 11:21:46 PM

Welcome Nathan!
I'm sure you have some video to show us.

conchydong · 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

Dominick · 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

mo65 · June 07, 2018, 12:24:29 AM

Welcome aboard!

Keta · June 07, 2018, 12:47:03 AM

Hi.

David Hall · June 07, 2018, 12:51:23 AM

Welcome Nathan, where you calling home now?

Lanky94 · June 07, 2018, 12:53:54 AM

Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on June 06, 2018, 10:45:38 PM
Hi Nathan - Chris from the uK
I used to be able to get 200yds on a good day (a few years ago) not so much now a few years on

Chris. 200yds is further than most anglers can cast back home. Its a good chuck. A handy tool when fish are out reach for most!

Lanky94 · 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.