Rod and Reel

by haverodwilltravel Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:00 pm

the rod and reel i got his a ron thompson 12foot/and a fixed spool reel,i dont cast far is this cos i have too thick line on reel or lead weight makes a difference.

i use 50lb ultima and a 4oz weight

dont really get the casting side just do a carp throw really

i fish at clevedon pier

can anyone tell me if ive got the basics right or do i need heavier weights or more thicker line

told you i was new feel a bit embarrassed ,thanks

by **h4ppy-chris** Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:53 pm

don't ever feel embarrassed on here, we all starded new to the sport.
rod and reel that you have is fine.
i use 15lb main line with a 60lb shock leader,
as for weights i use 5oz and go to 6oz when the sea is rough.
if you need any more info or somthing explaining just ask mate we are all here to help
regards chris

by haverodwilltravel Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:52 pm

Thanks for the welcome as you see im not very good at this but am willing to try and be a sea fisher.

I bought 15lb line ans shockleader on my way home,how do i join the shockleader to the line

i hope i can get a bit farther out off the pier as people snigger at me when im tangled under the pier

you are very helpfull in your advice and reading the posts as given me good tips already

thanks

Leeroy

by **h4ppy-chris** Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:12 am

have look at this leeroy
http://www.uk-sea-fishing.org/new-to-sea-fishing-f34/what-is-a-shock-leader-and-do-you-need-one-t84.htm
and as for the knot i will do a vid for you and others

by jazzman Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:34 am

hi mate
no problem with question when i started i never used shot leader untill someone told me. find out what weight the rod will cast up to and the rule of thum is normaly
x10 of the lead ie: if your rod will cast up 6oz then i would use a 60IIb leader 10x6oz =60IIb which is ok for all weights up to 6oz but then use a standard 15IIb cheep line to begin with
as you will have a few problems the more you get used to it the better line you buy. tieing the main line to shot leader. in thre tackle shop look for tapered shot leader 15IIb to 60IIb then get some old fishing line and practice tieing the shot leader knott time after time till you get used to doing it once you get that then try the tapered leader it is difficult trying to tie 60 to 15 but easy to tie 15 to 15 at the end of the day its just practice and you will get used to doing it the more times you do it

hope this has helped mate any more just ask away no probs

Ron cheers

by kingcrab Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:16 am

if you want to cast a bit further when youve sorted your line and shock leader check out u tube there are plenty of casting videos from basic layback casts to the advanced pendulum cast this will give you some pointers then you can get on a decent sized field to practice ,but just beware of anyone in your line of site ,a crack off can travel quite a distance have fun andy

by Welsh Wheels Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:07 pm

Hi Leeroy,
Just to add my sixpenth in lol, never ever be embarrassed to ask for advice, even seasoned professionals never know it all....just have to watch Henry Gilbey, Matt Hayes etc etc and they admit they don't know it all.....
You can get some great ideas and advice here, I already have! BUT, never be afraid or embarrassed to ask for advice etc in the tackle shop that you go to....if you ask nicely they will show you a different variety of knots and stuff, and if they are nice and honest they will even say why don't you try this it'll cost you less (some will laugh at that but at my local tackle shop that is exactly what they say and do).

Tight lines!!

Andy

by Buck2003 Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:59 am

The ONLY silly question is the one you dont ask!!!

Enjoy the site, ask as many questions as you want, no-one will think bad of it as we all started somewhere and as stated above we all are STILL learning!

Buck