how much tubing?

[samcfc]

hi everyone,

i am not sure how much tubing to use. i need enough so it doesnt damage the fish but short enogh so it doesnt effect my distance when casting.

 

thanks

sam

[ward2k70]

I am pretty sure there are many on this forum that don't use tubing and have never lifted a scale without the use of it.

 

what sort of distances are we talking about?

[salokcinnodrog]

Mono Mainline is extremely unlikely to damage a fish while playing it.

 

The only real reasons to use tubing is to prevent tangles and to provide some protection against rubbing on gravel bars and snags.

 

If you can get away without using it then don't.

If you are using it to prevent tangles then about 5cms longer than your rig works.

[danm1]

Agree with the other posters. Tubing was used in the days were we used Dacron and then the uncoated (very supple) braids - all of which were notorious for tangling (unless you used helicopter style set-ups).

 

With many of the popular rigs these days being based around relatively stiff fluorocarbons or coated-braids, there really isn't any need for tubing to my mind.

 

How often do you stand next to your mate when he's casting and you're both looking intently to see if it tangled! Say no more!

[samcfc]

i am using to stop tangles i am thinking about casting about 90yards

[zander1]

You will lift a scale sooner or later regardless of what leader you use, and tbf it doesnt really stop tangles (it can help admittedly) - learning to cast and using the correct lead set-up does tho

[samcfc]

what sort of size leads and what TC rods do you use to achieve further distances????

 

thanks for all the replies

[salokcinnodrog]

what sort of size leads and what TC rods do you use to achieve further distances????

 

thanks for all the replies

 

It is not all down to lead size or test curve of the rod.

 

A good casting technique, a 2.25lb TC rod with the right size reel, 2.5 or 3oz lead, 8lb line and a shockleader can put a bait well over 100metres.

 

What do you currently have in terms of gear?

A cheap or budget 3lb rod may not cast as well as a good quality (admittedly more expensive) manufactured 2.75 or even 2.5lb TC rod

 

I can make a tangle free rig (guaranteed) with no tubing for long distance casting, and that is using a long or short braided hooklink, with either a Helicopter style set-up, or Pendant, Running or Semi-Fixed.

[samcfc]

wychwood exorcist 2.75lb TC rod