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 Re: Is it the rod or reel that does the casting?
[Re: Broke.fisherman]
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08/23/17 02:47 AM
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krawlin 47
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Um...I am pretty sure it is the fisherman. I have seen great casters throw things 30% further just because of their confidence to let it fly, having all adjusted correctly and letting that sucker go with confidence is key. No question once you can truly do this the right combo can really be tuned.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right.
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Re: Is it the rod or reel that does the casting?
[Re: Broke.fisherman]
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08/24/17 05:51 PM
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ezbassin
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Balancing your equipment is a big part of it also in my opinion. I have two identical finesse rods with a Curado 50E on one and a Daiwa Steez reel on the other and I can always make longer casts with the Steez, so in that case, the reel makes the difference.
You can also get more distance if you upgrade the bearings in your reel with air bearings. They are better quality and just spin more freely.
Rod action and length also are a huge factor in distance. I can make a longer cast with the same length rod if it has a soft or moderate tip action than the same length rod that is too stiff.
Last edited by ezbassin; 08/24/17 05:52 PM.
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