multi

Ok im switching or trying to switch to a multi from a fixed spool, i have an old multi that I bought 3 years ago and im expecting a new one for x-mas so im trying to get the hang of casting one before then. any advice? was out there and first 3 casts smooth and when i tried an over head thump birds nest. an advice would be great, also how far up the rod should the coasters be set? is it better towards the butt of the rod or 1 metere up? oh and how lose should the spool be? when i release mine it drops gently to the ground is this too quick or too slow?
Cheers Keith

i have the reel right at the bottom of the rod and i wouldnt go back to having it up high a bit weird at the start but fine now

when i first started i went to a bridge let all the line off and reeled it in so it would be tight then i just used gentle lobs until i got the hang of it and casted a little further every time

i spent about 3 years before someone told me to stop the spool when the lead hits the water :oops: the amount of line i used was ridicules i birdied almost every cast and became quite competent at untangling them.
also use the reel low to the ground as i find it easier to hold the spool when loading a big cast.

the best advice i got when i started on the multipiler was take it slow and not to rush into it when casting and lay the line evenly and u shouldn't have a problem

still learning myself kk but what seems to work the best for me (though not sure how good it is for the reel) is to tighten everything up as much as possible, when you are satisfied that you can handle that loosen things up a tiny bit, continue whacking it out til you are happy .... loosen things a little and so on

don't jerk the rod round, try and be smooth, its this tip stopped most my birds nests and the fact i went casting with someone who could use them right



so get help or lessons from someone who knows what they are doing, i am sure there is someone in your area from this site who can cast, meet up with them, an hour's tuition can be a great help

The first thing you got to do is learn a casting style. Forget about blasting it out to sea yet. Perfect your style and them slowly start to push it out further. Casting a multi is not learned over night, to be honest do not attempt to use it a night until you get the hang of it.

If it is a bog standard reel your going to start then set the reel up so when you release the spool you should be able to visualy follow the lead falling to the ground. This set up may not get you distance but you will let you learn without the birdies.

Cheers lads will give it a go and see how i get on

hi kk i have tried many positions for my coasters and the one i find best is stick the butt or your rod in your armpit and wherever your thumb lands thats where the reel spool is so place your coasters accordingly

Hi,

To find the correct hand spacing regardless of high or low reel position simply hold the rod horizontally with the left hand gripping the rod/reel slightly off to the right from the middle of your chest and straighten your right arm along the rod without stretching. If your grip is too wide you will run out of arm movement during the cast ( killing the cast ) and if it is too narrow then you will not be able to punch the lead properly at the end of the cast as you will have too much leverage against you.

The reel spool should have a very slight amound of free travel side to side ( this is adjusted using the thumb screw(s) on either side of the reel ). If these are too tight you will damage the bearings in the reel or even bend the spindle.
If you find that the reel runs too fast like this then depending on the reel design you can add brake blocks or increase magnetic braking.

The best advice has already been given to you, get lessons as trying to learn to cast properly via the internet is not really an option - you will learn more in an hour from someone that knows what they are talking about than in a month reading articles and watching DVD's.

There are those that will tell you that there is no need to cast far but there is more to learning how to cast properly than just putting a dent in the horizon, if you are casting properly they you will have fewer problems with crack-offs and generally enjoy your fishing MUCH more because of it. Any tuition should also cover the safety aspects of casting.

Good luck

Lee

go out fishing with a couple of the lads you know that use em and pick it up that way ,,, at least they might be able to help you on the way ,,, if your out with us ill help you a bit but im no caster so dont be expecting big things :cry: but ill help you get used to it ,,, i had a few people teach me from the start it really helped when they were on the beach with me