New Nzaca casting rules
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Competition Casting
Forum Description: Distance and accuracy casting comp discussion here
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82674
Printed Date: 28 Jan 2026 at 7:55am
Topic: New Nzaca casting rules
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Subject: New Nzaca casting rules
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 9:27am
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http://uksf.sea-angler.org/rules.html The nzaca has adopted the well established rule set from the uksf above. The only difference of note is the line class for the 150g class where they use a .31 running line where we use a .30 line due to its common availability here in NZ. Hi vis mono leaders only as well but tapered leaders are allowed as long as the working section of the leader ( the sinker to the reel bit ) conforms to the diameter rules . Fixed spool users can get some real distances with the lighter lines and it also helps those who just cant cope with bigger leads and have been handicapped by having to use a light lead on thicker line. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
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Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 10:18am
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Cheers for that Neil. Couple of questions after reading the rules... Hivis casting leader is that adhered to here all the time? Is there a prefered brand or any hivis mono that meets the line diameter? Casting Weights says they'll be supplied. Again is that adhered to here or do we supply our own? ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 10:24am
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Oops . Some leads are there at most events but it pays to have a few of your own. Hi vis.......In my view must be adhered to .In the event of a snap off a clear leader is bloody hard to find and we should only be leaving foot prints behind Sakuma daiwa ultima all have hivis tapered leaders or you can use normal leader .I use ultima powerflex in 70lb for all my casting . ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 10:53am
| Are the lines all going to be checked for diameter? |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 11:06am
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Normally they are .
------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 12:43pm
| How accurate is the Daiwa Tournament .28 or the Ultima distance for accuracy? |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 12:51pm
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Daiwa seems fine from the ones I have tried .The ultima was a little bit over but thats still fine . Most are a little big in fact but thats mono line . ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 1:38pm
| Go to the top of the class Neil, good to see the interest. |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 1:48pm
| What about using printers lead, it's a lot heaver for a smaller dia. or do all casting weights have to be weighed? |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 2:33pm
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All need to the same otherwise that would be unfair. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 2:50pm
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SO as long as the weights alright, it doesn't matter what sinker you use?
------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 2:57pm
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Wouldn't bother me but I don't run the comps. However I think that everyone should use the same leads to remove any possibility of cheating being raised . Winged ones and other shapes dont fly any further that I have seen. http://www.tackletactics.co.nz/sinkers.html 5th one down. Cheap enough. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 3:23pm
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The .30 line is only legal for this current year. At the 2013 nats the new rules come into being. At the Tackle Tactics region casting events the new rules apply.
A lot of you will be pleased with the extra distance using matched lines and weights to your rod and body.
The casting weights will be supplied Tackle Tactics as the sponsor of the regional casting and the 2013 nats. These weights will be available for use free of charge at these events. These weights will be colour coded at these events.
Tackle Tactics has the casting weights for sale on their web site.
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Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 3:52pm
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So at Nats next year, the matched line classes come into effect? & for the rest of this year it's .30 line for all weights? ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 3:56pm
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Eureka |
Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 9:47pm
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Oval split rings are mentioned in the uk rules for connecting leader to weights. Same here? ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 9:51pm
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Yep saves a bit of wear and tear on the knot . Most shops have them.
------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 9:57pm
| The NZACA rules say leaders maybe tied directly to the casting weight or attached via an approved clip. |
Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 9:58pm
The more I learn, the longer my shopping list grows...  ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 9:59pm
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I take it the clips on your site are approved Phill? ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 10:02pm
| There will be a few growing pains to begin with, but it's all about moving forward. |
Posted By: welshbaz
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 10:05pm
Just wait until you convince yourself that it is absolutely necessary to spend a $1000 on a rod, and you'll need at least two of them...
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EditB wrote:Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 10:08pm
Still cheaper than my mates golf bats. 
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Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 6:11am
 As Neil mackellow once said "$ don't buy yards" It was actually pounds for the UK.
On a more serious note what dothe rules say about the safety aspects of the BS for shock leaders? Does the 10 to 1 rule apply? ie; 10 pounds of BS for each ounce cast? eg; 50lb for a 5 oz lead.
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Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 7:29am
 Looks like every .05mm is 10lb in the powerflex ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 7:33am
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.25 and .65 leader for 100g .28 and .65 for 125g 4.4oz/50lb .30 and .75 for 150g .35 and .75 for 175g 6.2oz/70lb ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 8:14am
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We havent submited any clips as yet. Jock our casting coordinator would prefer that we all tie on at this stage as there are some dodgy clips on the market ( safty first) |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 8:53am
| Are there any rules for how long the shock leader needs to be? ie how many raps need to be on the spool for casting? |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 9:11am
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8 complete turns I thought. I have way way more then that.
------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 9:22am
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Thats what I would think is a safe margin.
Does anyone have a stock at the moment of .32 hi viz Sakuma or Ultima Distance hi viz line? I have Sakuma .28.5 but my 6500 sized reels have the .35 Sakuma for fishing. I would like to get the .32 on my Diawa Mag/HSM combo prior to the 14th.
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