The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Surfcasting with braid

The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Surfcasting with braid https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:33:08 +0000 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:29:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=133339 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : My mate makes 2 prong sand rod...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1789374&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1789374 Author: Craigo 90 mile
Subject: 133339
Posted: 08 Jul 2020 at 1:29pm

My mate makes 2 prong sand rod holders. They never fall over. Even in 1 metre of water. Best design ever conceived ]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:29:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1789374&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1789374 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : Braid is best for distance. And...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1789373&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1789373 Author: Craigo 90 mile
Subject: 133339
Posted: 08 Jul 2020 at 1:26pm

Braid is best for distance. And use a tapered shock leader. Hunting and fishing sell casting clips. Tape on above your bail arm. Never use your finger again. 7 solid days on the beach. No gloves needed ]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:26:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1789373&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1789373 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : Using a mono/fluro leader isn't...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1781174&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1781174 Author: lbgaz
Subject: 133339
Posted: 20 Apr 2020 at 5:01pm

Using a mono/fluro leader isn't only for the cast it gives a bit more invisibility at the business end. I used to tie traces direct to braid and found I have much more action with a shock leader. Also adds a bit of stretch in the swell to keep things in place.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:01:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1781174&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1781174 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : taurangatroutmaster wrote:A...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1781169&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1781169 Author: smudge
Subject: 133339
Posted: 20 Apr 2020 at 4:52pm

Originally posted by taurangatroutmaster

taurangatroutmaster wrote:

A bit of insulation tape on your casting finger of even better a surf casting finger glove is important. make sure your drag is done up tight as possible on the cast. Only time I've had an issue was when I forgot to tighten the drag. Cut straight through the casting glove and almost to the bone. Then remember to loosen your drag after the cast. Seen a few rods disappear into the surf when mates forgot to loosen the drag back off. You don't even need a shock leader, especially with braid that heavy. My leader is so short the join knot sits outside the rod tip. I only use one because I don't trust braid knotted straight to a swivel.

great advice there TTM, thanks. I mentioned shock leader because of the cut factor. That's a pretty graphic explanation and a good solution. I didn't even consider tightening the drag up.

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:52:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1781169&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1781169 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : A bit of insulation tape on your...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1781134&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1781134 Author: taurangatroutmaster
Subject: 133339
Posted: 20 Apr 2020 at 3:34pm

A bit of insulation tape on your casting finger of even better a surf casting finger glove is important. make sure your drag is done up tight as possible on the cast. Only time I've had an issue was when I forgot to tighten the drag. Cut straight through the casting glove and almost to the bone. Then remember to loosen your drag after the cast. Seen a few rods disappear into the surf when mates forgot to loosen the drag back off. You don't even need a shock leader, especially with braid that heavy. My leader is so short the join knot sits outside the rod tip. I only use one because I don't trust braid knotted straight to a swivel.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:34:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1781134&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1781134 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : 40kg is overkill for surfcasting...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780972&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780972 Author: lbgaz
Subject: 133339
Posted: 19 Apr 2020 at 8:53pm

40kg is overkill for surfcasting but it will be fine. 20kg mono shock leader should be sweet like u say, or 24kg if you use 5-6oz lead. If you aren't a regular caster distance isn't an issue so don't forget about the good old lemon fish/rig at night or dirty water. Just don't go up the beach for a stroll with a tight drag on 40kg or you'll turn around to see your rod going for a swim ;)]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:53:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780972&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780972 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : Stingrays can be fun! About all...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780966&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780966 Author: MB
Subject: 133339
Posted: 19 Apr 2020 at 8:20pm

Stingrays can be fun! About all I catch from the beach before you pay too much attention to my words. If you're getting a lot of them, I would recommend a single, de-barbed circle hook or a hook that will rust quickly (anything by Black Magic should do!) and cut them off close to the hook.]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:20:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780966&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780966 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : rockz wrote:should be perfect...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780954&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780954 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 133339
Posted: 19 Apr 2020 at 7:51pm

rockz wrote:

should be perfect for those big manly stingrays you'll catch Kerry!

Yeeha ]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:51:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780954&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780954 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : should be perfect for those big...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780947&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780947 Author: rockz
Subject: 133339
Posted: 19 Apr 2020 at 7:30pm

should be perfect for those big manly stingrays you'll catch Kerry!]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:30:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780947&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780947 <![CDATA[Surfcasting with braid : I was planning very early morning...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780924&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780924 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 133339
Posted: 19 Apr 2020 at 6:59pm

I was planning very early morning 2 hours before low tide so there’s a bit of room on the beach for all the other beach users ]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:59:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133339&PID=1780924&title=surfcasting-with-braid#1780924