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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : Welcome Chris, plenty of coastline...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=54257">cpt pugwash</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Sep 2007 at 7:31pm<br /><br />Welcome Chris, plenty of coastline here for you to chuck a line or two and if that fails there are plenty of keen boaty fisho's to give you a ride out to the briney.]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting :     flying scotsman wrote:hi...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=54257">cpt pugwash</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Sep 2007 at 7:27pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by flying scotsman" alt="Originally posted by flying scotsman" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>flying scotsman wrote:</strong><br /><br />hi lads<div>was on looking round,,i am from away up north,,,,scotland and am a tournament caster,,i see you are having a few little problems with over runs while casting,,reel type etc,,it shouldnt matter what equipment you use,,if you use a techneque to your casting and everything is fluid and controlled you should overcome the birdsnests,,we use a techneque up here known as a pendum cast,,,i hope that im not trying to teach you to suck eggs here,,we have reels modified with special magnetic controls for extra distance,,that can be adjusted during the leads flight for max distance,,usually we would use abu,</div><div>if i can help you any more please ask,and if i dont get straight back to you dont worry ,,work away from home.reply as soon as i see,</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>you never know may be have to come down and have a chuck myself,,problem being if i do ,i dont think id head back home,sounds like the fishing is good down there,,we are all fished out up here,,massive commercial pressure,,some of our beaches ,you need to cast 200yds just to find small fish,</div><div>hope to hear from you all blacks soon</div><div>tight lines </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;chris</div></td></tr></table>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : I have 6 alvey reels.even use...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=61193">mowerman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Sep 2007 at 3:26pm<br /><br />I have 6 alvey reels.even use them on the boat ..the 9 inch fibreglass ones are choice..Have caught some very large fish on them over the years. my 1st alveywas when i was about 9yrs old..im 56 now and they beat the egg beaters hands down..no tangles ,cast like a dream and never wear out]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : welcome chris, make sure you get...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=54349">SeaI</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Sep 2007 at 1:05pm<br /><br />welcome chris, make sure you get out for a fish while you are here !!]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting :   billfish wrote:  Practice,...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=63975">Goneburger</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Sep 2007 at 10:08am<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by billfish" alt="Originally posted by billfish" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>billfish wrote:</strong><br /><br /><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Practice, technique, practice, technique, practice.&nbsp;&nbsp; Diawa SL30SH best overhead to&nbsp;learn your casting craft before graduating to tn14 or sim.&nbsp; Abu's are for girls.&nbsp; Got it?!</DIV></td></tr></table> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Agree Billfish and&nbsp;the little Diawa SL30SH is a fantistic&nbsp;casting reel - lovely balance and&nbsp;awesome for 6 - 8 kg and maybe 10 kg mono. I've had one for 10 years and&nbsp;she's still going strong - although a little battered around now..! It's tough enuf to handle some big fish too in case a kingi or something jumps on by mistake..<img src="http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/smileys/smiley3.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" align="absmiddle" alt="Shocked" /></DIV>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : Hi Cliff,  If your freespool/overhead...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=49379">get hooked</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Sep 2007 at 9:06am<br /><br />Hi Cliff, <DIV>If your freespool/overhead reel is designed for casting at all, ie if it has internal brakes,&nbsp;proceed with caution&nbsp;with the thumb as your best friend.</DIV><DIV>On the handle side of your reel, there is an adjustable spool brake, just looks like a knob with milled edges on it in most cases. (Abu's may have one on each end)</DIV><DIV>This can be tightened or backed off to suit and will need to be altered if you change from a lure to a bait to a whatever.</DIV><DIV>Salmon anglers use these reels over a fixed spool in most cases and a general setting procedure is this.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Tie on your desired lure/rig/whatever, </DIV><DIV>tighten the spool brake up a little till you feel some resistance,</DIV><DIV>press the spool release as if you are casting or about to cast.</DIV><DIV>The lure should descend steadily to the ground and when it meets the ground, the spool will stop and no loose line can be seen.</DIV><DIV>If it doesn't descend, back off the spool brake a fraction at a time until it does.</DIV><DIV>If you have loose line on the spool at this stage, "touch" the tension up on the spool brake but only a smidgin.</DIV><DIV>If you cast and get a slight over-run, touch up that tension again until it doesn't happen and your cast is controllable and smooth.</DIV><DIV>Similarly, if you are feeling confident with your thumb, this comes with practice, back off that tension knob until you hear the line "fluffing" on the spool while casting. </DIV><DIV>You will know what I mean when you hear the line fluff up for the first time but I suspect you will have heard that already (it precedes a birdsnest).</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Remember to train your thumb! </DIV><DIV>It's like pulling on the handbrake when your car is rolling back into the briny on the slipway, after you trailered the boat.<img src="http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/smileys/smiley2.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" align="absmiddle" alt="Wink" /></DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Brands to go for Abu 6500, 6600, 7000&nbsp;(not necessarily for girls, these are a boyz toy too)</DIV><DIV>Shimano Calcutta 400 or 700</DIV><DIV>Daiwa SL 20 or SL30</DIV><DIV>I hear Penn do one but I don't like Penn so don't expect a recommendation from me. (I reckon Penn are for girls...<img src="http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/smileys/smiley36.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" align="absmiddle" alt="LOL" />)</DIV><DIV>Try to get one with a level wind on it for starters, this will eliminate the need to spread the line, one less thing to think about when you are learning.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>That should be enough to get you started.</DIV><DIV><DIV>Hope that helps not just yourself, but others making the transition from fixed to freespools. </DIV><DIV>The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.</DIV></DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : Avets have a cast control setting...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=53621">billfish</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 Sep 2007 at 10:06pm<br /><br />Avets have a cast control setting to lever drag to avoid over runs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pen have a 525mag, some top of the range gear have electronic chips.&nbsp; A practised thumb however is the best by far.<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Practice, technique, practice, technique, practice.&nbsp;&nbsp; Diawa SL30SH best overhead to&nbsp;learn your casting craft before graduating to tn14 or sim.&nbsp; Abu's are for girls.&nbsp; Got it?!</DIV>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : Hunts sports has em and check...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=49027">Blue Asparagus</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 Sep 2007 at 9:03pm<br /><br />Hunts sports has em and check trade me.<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>once you get the hang of an overhead mate you wont go back to the dark side, started using one when i was about 7yrs old and to this day i still get an over run from time to time. its all about the weight of the bait, trust me.</DIV>]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : Yeah I looked at the Alveys for...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=64186">CS</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 Sep 2007 at 7:24pm<br /><br />Yeah I looked at the Alveys for casting. Where can I buy one in NZ??<br>Caught some good fish off Waiheke today. They're coming in. <br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overhead reels for casting : I agree with the flying scot. It...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=42474">RobC</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 23009<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 Sep 2007 at 6:06pm<br /><br /><P>I agree with the flying scot.</P><DIV>It is all about your casting action, it needs to be smooth. If so you can take almost all of your brake off and let the spool run as free as possible. It is all in the action and a steady acceleration of the sinker.&nbsp; Hehe... thats why i normally cast better after a couple of beers, it is like playing darts you need to relax and a smooth action. Don't try and force it.</DIV>]]>
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