Casting events
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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=82904
Printed Date: 29 Jan 2026 at 8:15am
Topic: Casting events
Posted By: o Neill
Subject: Casting events
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 1:48pm
| The casting events set at various locations around the North Island are under the organisation of who? |
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Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 2:13pm
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Local clubs and the Nzaca. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 2:33pm
| So for the casts to count would people need to belong to the local club/NZACA? If so I guess I'm out. |
Posted By: EditB
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 2:44pm
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You can join the Kiwi Fishing Club, it's a way of competing without belonging to a local club. http://www.nzaca.co.nz/clubs/national-clubs/kiwi-fishing-club" rel="nofollow - http://www.nzaca.co.nz/clubs/national-clubs/kiwi-fishing-club ------------- I do not lie about fishing, I willingly participate in a campaign of misinformation. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 4:05pm
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All welcome to cast. You can come along and cast but if you want to set a record you have belong to a club. Are you in or out? ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 6:10pm
| Thanks for the offer EditB but if its linked to the NZACA I'm out. |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 6:14pm
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explain why o Neill- ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 6:40pm
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Pull your head in Oneil this is being organised for the benefit of all who are interested in casting further or just interested in improving their casting . The people are mostly if not all involved in or with the NZACA in some way. We have looked past the short comings of the NZACA , we are looking forward not backwards you should do the same. I would love you to turn up and participate . I know you can cast ,be positive and join in. A note to all , everybody is welcome to come along and join in or just watch some of NZ top casters do their thing. You don't have to be a member . We are low key and have a lot of fun. |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 6:42pm
Very well said and to the point ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
surfcaster wrote:Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 7:03pm
| Without being given a chance to reply I cop the crap. |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 7:07pm
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I would like to know, as others would, every one is entitled to have a opinion - ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: mouthu
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 7:08pm
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Well, nows your chance to reply. Don't be backwards in coming forwards. Lay it down and see what happens. Not everyone that belongs to any organisation is happy with it all of the time. ------------- Yes it was me, I screwed it up for everyone. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 7:13pm
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Further to my earlier posting, events like this are the way forward. New rods are coming into the country , thinner and better line is here, technics are being honed, money is being spent most of which is not recoverable by businesses small ones in many cases. Why do they do it , buggered if I know . Many people help run these events and it costs them. It is these people that you are putting down I not just having a go at you Oneil as there are others out there that will not embrace the new casting rules . My advice to all , put your BIG BOY PANTS on and cross the bridge , you will not be judged in anyway we need you as much you need us . This rant isn't aimed at any one person ( but if the shoe fits) 
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Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 7:29pm
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I know you are at least a 180+ caster and the only way to become a 200+caster is to have others look at your cast and offer advice and these events are the best time as you have a field and measurer there along with others who are trying to wring every meter possible out of their gear. We critic each others casts down here all the time its the only way to get better. Its not nasty criticism or anything like that its more like " right arm is a bit too bent " when as the caster you could swear that your right arm was as straight as a straight thing . Just come along and have a chuck . No pressure to join a club from anyone just a day to see how far you/we can fling some lead and you may even pick up a few meters. At least you will get to see me explode a few reels .  ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:14pm
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I have no problems with the rules I actually suggested the same some ten years ago and promptly copped flak from the local club for the idea! This campaign grew to the extent that a hate campaign was formed against me by a group within that club which came to a height after I tried to lay a complaint when i witnessed two examples of cheating at the Nationals I attended I was then effectively forced out of the club and the region. Since then I have been to the odd casting event but at one was made to feel by those attending don't bother coming again so Ive let the whole thing slide focusing on my night fishing from the beach and my voluntary research work for fish and Game. Two areas that I know will not bring me into contact with those same individuals. Some have still found the chance to attack me through a certain website. Well done to those who wish to promote the casting sport here but I feel that was I to seriously get back into it (the only way I know) those demons will surface again I'm also well off the mark with my casting on grass, blasting off soft sand at midnight is a totally different game. So thats it put it out there I expect those involved from the club involved will have their version thats the society we are fortunate to live in. |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:18pm
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let it go- move on if all felt like that we would go no were in life, a smile and a gidday goes a long way ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:30pm
| mate I have Ive gone onto other interests which have become passions but even in that time those involved look to carry it on, confidence to do the casting went with it and knowing I would be well under what I could get is not an experience I would look forward too. |
Posted By: smelli
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:37pm
Ill be coming along to the Pania one that Scuzzy told me about. I need to be there.. Am a noob to surfcasting and have a SKS i need to learn how to cast properly and get further than my 30-40 mtrs or so..  . My biggest thing is keeping my right arm straight. Also looking forward to seeing you explode a reel KC-- never seen it happen before.. lol ------------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361 |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:40pm
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As far as I am concerned anyone who is being a pratt at the casting events will get told so and then told wind their neck in or piss off. Jock is in charge and he wont take any crap from anyone. Thankfully every event we have had so far has run smoothly and everyone has been happy . Just come along as a personal request from me. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:42pm
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would be good to catch up, also agree with KC has said ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:47pm
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Sadly I cant make the pania event as its a wellington club weekend and I have even managed to get a rare weekend off work. Pania have a few excellent casters who can help anyones casting. And heres a reel getting stuffed for amusement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg3dYvj5oWg ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:50pm
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Can everyone put on a happy face now please. Ps:KC has nylon trashing down to an art form. I'm his apprentice at the moment. Ps Ps : don't let him put your line through your rod guides. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:53pm
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PPS at least one person has to bring a tow rope along... Cattle prods may also be needed.
------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: smelli
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:55pm
You might need to take us a vid of blowing one Neil.  Wow--that was hard case,did even look like the rod moved much in the video... ------------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361 |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 9:59pm
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/tackletactics/7392666188/in/set-72157630172479378 . The best caster in the world told me that if your not blowing up reels your not trying hard enough. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 10:01pm
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I might have to post a pic I have of a certain reel case . Do have one of those Highland cows in your back yard yet. |
Posted By: smelli
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 10:05pm
Bit of a tangle or two... ------------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361 |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 10:13pm
Nah neighbors might complain . ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 9:06am
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Thanks for the words of support, having slept on the problem think it is time to make a come back starting with seeing where Im at at the Papamoa day. Will the Akios tournament reels be there?
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Posted By: smelli
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 9:10am
Good stuff mate..  Enjoy it and have a good time. 
------------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361 |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 11:36am
| KC will be there and I think he has every casting reel known to man. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 12:00pm
| If anyone has the TG Rocket reels and the new ABU TSR 6500 would be keen to see them, although the two new AKIOS 555 and 65 or 66 tournament reels at the moment are top of my lists. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 12:13pm
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I have a 65 size and may be able to bring a 55. All the 66 size have been sold already I think. More coming but not sure just when. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 12:21pm
| That is the Tournament model? |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 12:36pm
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Due to world wide demand for these top casting/fishing reels supply is very limited until the end of Oct mid Nov,we will have a full range of the these reels at that time .At the moment the we have the only 555MMW available world wide. These reels are selling so fast we can not keep up with demand here in NZ and in Australia and in Europe/UK/USA. We will have a full range of Akios reels at the casting events/demo's/training days for people to have a look at along with a couple of the new rods as well
------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 1:44pm
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Yip I have a 656 T ( mines actually a pre production prototype but its only a different color to the production ones.) If the 555 hasnt sold by then I will bring it along as well. Have a std shuttles in 65 and 55 sizes as well. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 1:50pm
| http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fOSseHYwVeI#t=25s" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fOSseHYwVeI#t=25s This is good stuff on the earlier models combined with the new AFAW casting rods. |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2012 at 1:34am
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This weekend I will be in Gisborne on Saturday , I will have a few rods and reels and a few other items on display, also Jock and I will be happy to help out with casting tuition and advice- so if in the area pop on down and say gidday . Any one is welcome-bring your gear along and have a go-this will help with your fishing to get that extra 10-20 meters maybe more with a bit of practice and guidance. Club Casting with National Casting Co-0rdinator – Jock Bielski Polo Club – Bushmere Road Gisborne Sat 6 October at 9.30am On the Sunday 7th we will be with the Pania Surfcasting Club in the Hawkes Bay, Location Hastings Polo Grounds at 9am. there are more to come so stay tuned ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 3:14pm
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Arrived in Gissy on Friday afternoon- nice place, we checked out the venues for the up coming Nationals(2013), fantastic venue, we stayed Marko( Markogissy on the this forum) and would like to say personal thank you great host. The Club Postal Casting was well run, the venue (Polo Ground) is local and close to town and very user friendly, we were casting in to a stiff cross wind but the distance was still there, good to see a few new guys coming along to to have a go which was great to see. A big thumbs up to the club -  .Jock and I headed to Pania( Hawkes Bay) on Saturday afternoon stopping along the way to check out the beaches and some of the remote locations the guys fish- I can see why they catch so many good fish form H/Bay to Gissy and further north - deep beaches. Any way we arrived at Yoeys place( Pania Club Capt) around the 7 pm mark, all I can say is what a fantastic host , ( best lamb roast I have had for a while ), Any way Sunday morning 9 am at the H/Bay Polo Grounds for Postal Casting, this is a club which is growing fast and very well organised, things worked like a well oiled clock. Another great venue with a great group of guys. Again great to see a few new faces having a go. Jock Bielski - Casting Coordinator for the NZACA is an assist to the organisation, he has alot of knowledge and is more than willing to pass the info on, alot of the guys learnt a few things to help with there casting which will help with there fishing in a big way- so another thumbs up to Jock.
------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 4:09pm
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So how does one cast with a straight right arm? the left arm would be straight as well to hold the reel. just don't make sense at all to me. can someone explain it to me thanks :) ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">  MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 5:02pm
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If you watch the first minute of Neil Mackellows Mastercast clip; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wGQls_8zsw" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wGQls_8zsw The only time he straightens his arm is to finish the dip and the end of the outswing and at the completion of his punch/pull at the end of the cast this guy was five times world champ. There is no such thing as a pendulum cast it is a "Style" of casting with a number of different variations the low swing pendulum features straighter arms than Neil's high swing style. The same applies to the OTG style an easy cast is very different to an South African so OTG is again a "style". This was Neil's style for the high swing pendulum, the OTG styles seem closer to having a straight arm so it would depend on what style of cast you are asking about.
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Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 8:44pm
| It's all go for Sunday at Papamoa will you be there. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 9:08pm
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Some casting styles utilize the right arm as a fulcrum for the rod to pivot around. The more advanced styles have you lead with the hips and body before punching through the rod with the right while pulling in hard with the left. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 7:49am
| Who are you asking surfcaster? |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 9:52am
| You and anyone else thats keen to have a go. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 6:25pm
| Not personally planning to be there. |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 7:11pm
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Why not?
------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: o Neill
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 9:24am
| Lack of motivation, self-confidence, gear and not wanting a repeat of Kawerau some five years ago where I was made to feel don't be here. |
Posted By: smelli
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 10:03am
Once you go along mate and join in im sure you will soon get your motivation and self confidence back again and they have already said they would make you feel welcome. Im sure if you go you will enjoy it , i went to the Pania one the other day and they looked like they were having a ball and a few laughs etc. So go for it mate. ------------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361 |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 10:17am
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Jock dosent allow any crap to be flung ( unless its in my direction ) Different bunch of people running the show and casting Mark . What happened years ago is past history . No one is under any pressure to blast out any particular distance . Its a event to help people cast better. As for gear you have more then me and thats saying something! Hsm afaw all of those a 200+ rods. ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: smelli
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 10:23am
Once you get there Mark and start swinging a few lumps of lead im sure you will be as happy as a pig in a big fat mud bog. Go hard and enjoy mate ------------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361 |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 10:42am
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You are more than welcome Mark.and I think you will find you can cast better than you think - its like riding a bike- just hurts abit more now and then, as for not being welcome- well thats some thing you need to sort out for your self as alot of people have moved on these days, As stated by Neil- if anyone steps out of line Jock would be the first person to sort it very smartly so come have a go catch up with some old mates and have some fun ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Greenhornet
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 10:56am
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You know deep down, i think you really want to be there O'Neil as you are reading this topic. Mate, I dont know you from a bar of soap, and ive never gone to any casting competition, so i dont know what goes on, or what has happened behind the scenes in the past, but i do know this, "When the going gets tough the tough get going"! Mate, step up to the plate and hit the ball out of the park, lifes to short dont sweat the small stuff, I recon you can do it, you are showing some interest, "Unleash the Beast", go and enjoy your hobby and have fun, Just do it ! |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2012 at 7:57am
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See you all there on Sunday, so come down for a gander and have a go ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: SpidersWeb
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2012 at 8:37am
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Any of these events going to be around Wellington soonish? I can't see myself being a competition caster, but would be great to have a go and get some feedback.
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Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 11:04pm
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Come on guys come along, Open to every one will be good way to hone your casting for fishing. Club
Dry Casting Sunday Oct. 28th: Venue will be Manfield Feilding, Old Race Course Area, entry
via South Street. This is not only a competition but also an opportunity to
improve your casting ability, instruction will be available should you require
it. Any inquiries please contact me, ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 11:08pm
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Just hope it is dry
------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: surfcaster
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2012 at 9:45pm
| Always take gumboots to Manfeild, if you don't take them ............ |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2012 at 10:36pm
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another great day , good to see some new faces and a couple of new records for the ladys section, once again big thumbs up to Jock well run and organised event, the BBQ was going most of the day with hot food and drinks so thanks to the Spackys of Spackmans Services and Repairs in Feilding. Look forward to the next event ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |