casting distances?

[MATTY]

i was wondering what sort of distances you guys average when casting hb's.i'm using a 6 ft graphite diawa eliminator rod with platypus platinum 6lb,no leader straight to lure and find that casting the smaller lures with any distance is a problem.i presume most guys use 4-6 lb line but unsure what the various rods are capable of distance wise.i estimate i cast a sneaky about 20 metres,how does this compare.i am using smaller lures now and am switching to sp's as well.just want a bit of info on the subject.
thanks

[Craig_S]

Matty, I've never really checked out the distances I cast but do have one observation - switching to 4lb fireline increased the distance hugely.

[Dave W]

I think I've said it before but have a think about the actual weight of the line - 4lb Fireline weighs considerably less than any 6lb mono, therefore there is less effort required to pull it from the spool.

Also, the decreased diameter of Fireline has less resistance through the air, again contributing to longer casts.

Give 4lb Fireline a go, as well as the benefits listed above the extra sensitivity will blow your mind - I'm not kidding when I say there have been times I could feel a swipe at a lure (no hit) created by the fish pushing the water behind it.

Don't be scared by the '4lb' breaking strain of Fireline either, most people who use it would agree it actually breaks way over 4lb

Cheers,

[Ravin]

Ditto what the guys above said go the 4 pound fireline & you won't regret it either in casting distance or "feel"

[Tambo]

I was casting scorpions about 20m into a 15 knot wind using 6lb fireline. The rod is a 6'6 Daiwa Heartland and the reel a Samurai 1500.
I read a few posts saying that when you first use fireline, choose 6lb over 4lb as knots are easier to tie, less tangles etc. But I didn't have any problems with knots or tangles, the line sits beautifully on the reel and so now I wish I had of bought 4lb. For anyone who can tie a knot I wouldn't be afraid of starting off using 4.

[MATTY]

thanks for the info guys.i didnt want to change the rod as its a
favorite.i've been toying with the idea of fireline for awhile so that basically confirms what i thought,also a bit cheaper as well !!
cheers

[bluefin]

Changing your rod may make some difference, but it would be insignificant compared to the change to 4 lb fireline.
Tying knots can be a lesson in patience to start with!!!!!!!

[LakeConjolaFish]

I can only echo what the others have already said. Go the fireline you wont regret it and if you ever look back it will only be to wonder how you fished without it

[jm0771]

Just wanted to add that you only need a 125yd spool for about $24 and leave some of the 6lb mono on as backing.The colour (flame or smoke) is not really that important.

[Tambo]

4 and 6lb smoke has been selling for $17 at BigW. $29 at K-Mart

The Platypus Platinum is great line, it's the only brand I've bought over the last 5 or 6 years for my surf rod.

[Ben Scott]

I was out today and would have flicked a 35 about 35 meters.
I could not belive it. 4plb grey fireline , long-cast spool and I am finally used to the rod. Even into the wind I could cast at least 20 meters.

Fireline is the way to go.

Fish hard
Ben

[tujedu]

Has anybody actually measured out 25m. It's a damn long way! If you can cast that far, accurately, consistently, and into the breeze with a tiny little lure... well my hats off to you. I'm gratified to hit the right spot between 8 & 10.

[mike_mad_fisho]

gday
yeah i havent really mesured how far i can cast but it is a far way useing 6lb fireline but on my new setup i am going the 4lb.
michael

[pw-bream]

I find it fairly easy to gauge 25 and 50 metres as it is the two dimensions of an olympic sized swimming pool. I spent a lot of time at the pool in my youth.