some more galway casting!

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some more galway casting!

#1 Post by fishinmidget »

well as usual i would like to hear your comments and pointers if you have any.

this is my fishing cast. i was using an zziplex primo synchro and an abu 6500 loaded with .32 .

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#2 Post by stevecrow74 »

me casting zippy 3500s with 125grm..

after a couple of attempts to get a nice swing, took it easy on the cast.. but it sure went :lol:
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#3 Post by kstaff »

Good stuff men both looking good,
1 of the lads I'm sure will give you a better analysis than me.

Alex how ya findin the Primo? Like it? 13"2 version?
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#4 Post by fishinmidget »

wow wow and wow.....what a rod!! it is a pure joy to use and it casts like a dream. it has mabey put a few yards on my cast, but the main thing for me is it is soooo much smoother than the carbon metal.

Plus it bends niceley 8) 8)
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#5 Post by MC »

nice mate, but looking at that photo it looks as if you have your hands too far apart, maybe i am wrong but ask someone in the know
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#6 Post by fishinmidget »

yeh i do...sean of the ucc said the same thing so have a few other people. it was a habit i got into when i was using heavier rods coz i could move them eaisier but i dont need such a long grip now.
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#7 Post by stevecrow74 »

MC wrote:nice mate, but looking at that photo it looks as if you have your hands too far apart,

he'll grow in to it... :lol: :lol:
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#8 Post by MC »

stevecrow74 wrote:
MC wrote:nice mate, but looking at that photo it looks as if you have your hands too far apart,

he'll grow in to it... :lol: :lol:



didnt want to say that :lol:
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#9 Post by nthclare »

Iv a good one for you guys why not try casting one step further by starthing off the cast facing the buildings and bringing the rod right around in nearly a 280 degree swing that will add another 40 yds plus give it a go :lol:
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#10 Post by fishinmidget »

i have a bit of a phobia about that. i tried it once and me finger slipped and my lead went in a undesirable direction. also i got a burnt thumb.
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#11 Post by nthclare »

Lol its hard allright took me a long time to master that stroke but it really sends it out much further I cast the opposite side to most due to one side of my body being restricted in movement so its nearly easier for me to cast like that rather than a normal pendulum.
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