Weight for it weight away.

[Grimleyfiendish]

Very rarely cast more than 150gm weights , have used 6oz for some venues but not often, if there's a tidal run I just drop line diameter, keeping same breaking strain, and cast up tide, works for me, getting way to old to go lobbing cannon shells

 

[j willson]

move your hands apart 1 inch for every oz of lead from normal position , bigger leads over 5 oz slow cast down a bit

 

[FishAmaniac]

7s n 8s 99% of the time, same as you, bend it n send it

humber up to northumberland and all in between

Yep, there, and the Mersey.

 

[FishAmaniac]

The heavier weights help with carrying the bigger baits.

 

[X525]

The heavier weights help with carrying the bigger baits.

And punch the wind
And tend to get a better grip in
Tides 4-5knt plus ( Humber n Mersey )

 

[Wolf]

I always use 4oz grip leads with my surf rods. Although they are rated for 200gms max, I've never felt the need to use any heavier. 4ozs seems like the sweet spot.

I know what you mean mate,I very rarely use heavier.

 

[JLD]

Don't think you will improve your distance until you address your technique. And lots of practice.

 

[Thrasher]

Do you have anything smaller to practice with?
A 10ft coarse rod and a 1oz bomb?
That might help you get into a rhythm to transfer to the bigger heavier stuff?

 

[wingnut55]

Overhead thump no problem there not tried anything else . Just a bit rusty .
and yes I need some practice
just not getting the distance. But beach fishing on Monday
taking a spare rod and reel and moving away up the beach for some practice.

Give OTG a go, loads the blank sooner and easier, worth a go..
Master the OTG, next step, Pendulum..

Ian.

 

[flappy]

That looks like hard work..

 

[Wolf]

If it works for you Sonar,stick with it.