[MaxKatt1]

I have trouble casting heavy bait with 6-8oz weight. Just pinching the line against the rod (Spinning)while launching it is tough. I thought I could downsize to 3-4 oz weights and still hold the bottom if I used the kind with the 4 wires coming out. They, obviously, tangle up with the leader somewhat. Curious if anyone else here uses them. Are they good for anything? Or any tips on how to heave 6-8oz?

Trying to hold the bottom at Buggy Up brought focus on this. What a stormy night! What a mess in my truck the next day too. Now I know why guys have dedicated beach buggies. Between the sand I brought in, plus the salt and sand the wind blew in my car will never be the same. ...PaddleOn...good talking to you that night if you read this post.

 

[RJCAPPY]

You can use Finger Guards. They slip on and off no problem. I bartend for a living and the last thing i need is cuts on my fingers when playing with salt or citric juice. Aqua Skins also makes gloves with teflon on the fingers( $20 ). Worked for me! Tight Lines!

 

[RJCAPPY]

And the sinkers with the wire work great if used with the proper rig. It's called the Breakaway far out rig. They cast really far and don't tangle. Great concept. Good Luck.

 

[MaxKatt1]

I always wear a glove with a rubberized finger thing which helps, but still when I throw the heavier stuff it's tough.

I've seen the breakaway rig but was skeptical. Glad to see an endorsement.

Also curious if anyone has used the "canon" trigger thing the sell in Cabelas.

 

[likeitreallyis]

I like the torpedo style sinkers, you'll see them in all the shops..

the photo shows a 6 oz. Never had to use anything heavier than 8.

I tape my finger sometimes, but don't have to lately with practice you'll get it without cutting the finger.

Also some of the best fishing is within a short cast, don't be afraid to short cast once in a while too.

 

[sandman]

USE DUCK TAPE ON YOUR FINGER I DO IT ALL THE TIME THORWING 6/8/10 OZ

MAKE A SHORT FISH FINDER 1OOLBS FOR 15" TRY A SWIVEL ON ONE END ADD A BEAD AND A SWIVEL WITH A SNIP THEN A BEAD THEN A SWIVEL. TIE A 18 ' NUMBER 10 HOOK ON AND TIE TO ONE END OS ONE OF THE A SWVIEL. THE OTHER END TIES TO OR HAVE A SNAPSWVIEL TO THE MAIN LINE TO THE FISH FINDER.

This post edited by sandman 04:12 PM 05/22/2008

 

[RichTrox]

LIRI wrote:
Also some of the best fishing is within a short cast, don't be afraid to short cast once in a while too.

Very true. In the absense of a defined offshore bar, many times they're cruising the ridge, just beyond the break.

Save your finger. Either take up finger-style guitar playing so you have callouses, or throw 8 and bait with conventional gear. Learn the tools of the trade

For sinkers, the torpedos (in Bob's pic) are my first choice. They dig in and don't roll.

-Rich

This post edited by RichTrox 01:28 AM 05/23/2008

 

[MaxKatt1]

Thanks guys. We I can afford to take up guitar playing, nor can I let myself buy anymore gear like a conventional outfit so I will go with finger protectors.

 

[RichTrox]

just re-read my posts....

and I apologize for the snarky nature of it. I had a bug up my butt last night about something not related to fishing, and I guess it came across in my post. Those of you who know me, know that is not my style, so if I offended anybody, I do apologize.

-Rich

 

[OverTheBar]

I use generic pharmacy brand athletic tape; 4 rolls for about $7 for finger protection. It holds up well to the water and the friction of power casts even with 8 & a chunk.

The Breakaway Cannon is an option and as an added benefit you don't need to crank the drag down for each cast; just wrap the capstan three times and you can power cast without locking down.

I use the wired sinkers almost exclusively as I consider them a necessary component of the system I fish. At the spots I fish long casts (500+ feet) are usually required and at those distances a sure anchor to the bottom is essential to hooking fish. The "sputnik" sinkers allow you to fish a very tight line with considerable loading of the rod . . . Sputnik sinkers, circle hooks, a solid sand spike and loose drag is practically cheating.

As others have mentioned the construction of the rig is important to success; using fishfinders can be problematic. I tie my own rigs that are broadly named "clip-downs' because the hooked bait is held just above the sinker in flight and is released on impact. This does two things; first it makes everything aerodynamic so the bait isn't helicoptering cutting distance. Second it protects the bait from being beat up in flight and then smacking the water.

As far as needing conventionals to fish heavy, It is certainly possible to throw the bigger weights on spinners; it is personal preference and dependent upon your ability. I use spinners for 95% of my open beach work. My distance set-ups all demand the use of 5ozs at a minimum and I also have rigs that will throw 12 ounces plus bait if needed.

This is all done on 13ft and longer rods rung with Fuji SiC LC Lowriders, JDM Daiwa and Shimano reels with 20lb or 30lb Sufix braid running line and 65lb to 100lb braid casting leader. Casts over 400 feet with 8 & a chunk and casts over 500 feet with 6 & a fillet or clam foot are literally at your fingertip if needed.

This post edited by OverTheBar 07:34 PM 05/26/2008

 

[sandman]

pictures of your rigs

over the bar can you put up pictures of you rigs and how it hold the bait thxs if you can

Eddie