rhys_thomas Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Currently I have a set of fox warrior s 2.75’s which i couple with either fox eos 10000 or daiwa emblem s5000t’s or for longer distance fishing sonik sk3 xtr 3.25’s which I am looking to get rid of i want a stiffer rod for fishing at long distances can anybody recommend a good value casting tool? Cheers lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 I suppose we need to know what you call long distance first, 100yds is a long chuck to some others just a flick of the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 IMO if you want a casting tool - take the word value out of your question, you get what you pay for. Whats the budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhys_thomas Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I am comfortable with approx 90 yards with my 3.25s.. so anything 100 and over really looking at around £100 per rod cheers kevtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I'm a bit lost here. If you're getting 90 yards with your 3.25lb test rods, work on your technique, you might be able to get 100+ with them and not need new rods, its not much further is it really. When you start talking about proper casting rods the price goes well above your budget, but your talking about much bigger distances. I'd practice with the Sonik rods you have - they should be able to do more than what your getting. Look at the line, leads, lead-setup, shock leader, casting glove etc etc first and foremost. Then if you really need new rods start saving up for some proper jobs. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 3.25lb TC rods are a real casting tool, although I don't know much about the quality of Sonik rods. Putting the emblems on them should match exactly for big casting. Get your lead size right, it may need to be 3.5 or 4oz to get the best out of the rods. Check your mainline, a 0.40mm line won't be as good a casting line as 0.35mm line, or even 0.32mm, and many 15lb lines are over rated, but many 15's are now available in 0.35 or 0.32. Do you need a shockleader? Are your rigs short and tidy? Look at your leads, while pear leads are not the best casting leads, they should hit 100 easily, but tournament distance leads are the most stable for casting. Inline leads wobble and reduce distance, unless inside a carefully constructed PVA bag, lead clips and run rings will not go quite as far as a helicopter set up. If you do need to change rods, you are looking at a lot of money for top range casting tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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