How to Get a Long Cast Rod
- 1). Determine what weight and distance you need to cast for. As a general rule, a 10-foot-long cast rod gives a 4 ounce lure a cast-out of 200 feet, a sizable distance for a casting rod.
- 2). Use the formula of the longer the rod (long cast surf rods are available between 6 and 12 feet in length), the further the cast will be and the heavier the lure and bait that can be used.
- 3). Go to a fishing retailer armed with the information for the needed rod length. Give the primary species and location for the rod use. For example, if you plan to fish for snook off the Florida coast or if you hope to go for stripers in the Chesapeake Bay; this is useful to the store pro when you select your long cast rod.
- 4). Hold several rods and give them dry-casts at the shop. Select the rod that fits your hand and is suitable for the surf and long-cast fishing needs.
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