The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Casting Distance https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:36:15 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:54:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=88328 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Casting Distance : With a 60g lure straight onto...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1454761&title=casting-distance#1454761 Author: Jabba400
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Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 3:54pm

With a 60g lure straight onto 80lb mono shock leader with a Warehouse $69 12' set can get about 85m off the beach (behind the third set on Kapiti beaches), using an overhead heave with the lure right at the rod tip.

Bought a K-Labs 18' off Trademe, can almost match the distance with a 4 oz sand grabber sinker and a whole pillie on a double hook rig (sinker high), with about 3' from tip to the swivel and sinker, the bait about another 1-2' below that. 

The 12' seems short in the handle, but light, so can bash out an overhead with little effort.  The 18 is a very heavy rod, so am trying to get the technique improved to load up the rod more.  I tend to wade out a bit (with the flat beaches here), so off the ground doesn't really work.   I am trying to use a similar action, before getting into the full on pendulum.

Built a couple of pulley rigs for the big rod, but they keep busting off because my knots leader - main were a bit dodgy.  Lengthened the shock leader a few turns, made a tidier knot, and seems to be working better.  Might try setting up a pulley rig in the future, see how it goes.

Only been fishing a couple of months, so still trying to figure out the best spots to fish from, times, tides, etc.
]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:54:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1454761&title=casting-distance#1454761 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : I think the harder you try with...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1431717&title=casting-distance#1431717 Author: Big Kev
Subject: 88328
Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 9:01pm

I think the harder you try with the overhead thump the worse it gets but it would be nice to get out past the breakers without getting the old fella wet, especially in the winter]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:01:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1431717&title=casting-distance#1431717 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : A mate of mine casts 160 (field)over...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263532&title=casting-distance#1263532 Author: Daznz
Subject: 88328
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 6:17pm

A mate of mine casts 160 (field) over head cast  he makes it look easy putting baits where they ment to go .]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:17:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263532&title=casting-distance#1263532 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : A water proof marker and a sportsfield...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263501&title=casting-distance#1263501 Author: o Neill
Subject: 88328
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 4:05pm

A water proof marker and a sportsfield is the easy way to see how far in real terms bit of an ego killer for some. But yes some way to go for the casting here please don't try pendulum casting with the $200 of the shelf rods here unless you wish and three piece to become a four piece.
The running down the beach over head thump is a bit short in terms of real distance.
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:05:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263501&title=casting-distance#1263501 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : on average most people will only...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263468&title=casting-distance#1263468 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: 88328
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 2:11pm

on average most people will only cast 60-80 meters with a bait off the beach- there are some (very few) that could cast further with a standard surf set up. Its very hard to work out distance when casting into the big blue as there nothing to relate it to- landmarks or rocks]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:11:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263468&title=casting-distance#1263468 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : Yes you are right it does put...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263464&title=casting-distance#1263464 Author: o Neill
Subject: 88328
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 1:56pm

Yes you are right it does put it in that field perhaps further be interesting when the M4 arrives as it is more powerful than a HSM its just getting used to the feel of the glass tip which is very different on the out swing compared to a carbon tip.
I would need reels suited to it also as my beach reels are set for that, 6 hours without a blow up!
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:56:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263464&title=casting-distance#1263464 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : o Neill wrote: 150m range...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263458&title=casting-distance#1263458 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: 88328
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 1:38pm

Originally posted by o Neill o Neill wrote:

150m range with a zziplex HSM,Soon to have a M4 GT, ABU 6500CT or daiwa 7HT mag, small clipped down bait using the Moonfleet designed rigs,150gm gemini lead, 15lb sakuma crystal line and a fishing pendulum. 

If you can cast 150 with a bait you should be on the casting court- that would = approx 190-210 with no bait
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:38:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263458&title=casting-distance#1263458 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : 150m range with a zziplex HSM,Soon...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263305&title=casting-distance#1263305 Author: o Neill
Subject: 88328
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 6:22am

150m range with a zziplex HSM,Soon to have a M4 GT, ABU 6500CT or daiwa 7HT mag, small clipped down bait using the Moonfleet designed rigs,150gm gemini lead, 15lb sakuma crystal line and a fishing pendulum. ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:22:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263305&title=casting-distance#1263305 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : my mistake dude- miss read your...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263294&title=casting-distance#1263294 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: 88328
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 11:14pm

my mistake dude- miss read your first post,

I use AnyFish Anywhere 6+ Bait rods and Akios 666SCMW reels- casting with bait approx 70-80 meters with std over head thump. Sakuma 6 kg line with a clipped down pulley rig or std ledger rigs(most of the time) 4-5 oz AT 5 oz breakout sinker.
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:14:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263294&title=casting-distance#1263294 <![CDATA[Casting Distance : With my normal fishing gear and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88328&PID=1263286&title=casting-distance#1263286 Author: Kiwicaster
Subject: 88328
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 11:06pm

With my normal fishing gear and a baited rig 168.something.

Penn 525 mag and a Zziplex sst.
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