Casting At Seaton With Bob Colins

[ijakk]

Just like to say many thanks to Bob Colins for taking the time out to give me and the 2 other lads casting lessons today, I can honestly say that I learned more in 6 casts than I have done in several hundred by myself using books and videos. It's amazing how easy and effortless it is when you get it right, especially considering the way I've been thrasing the bollocks out of my rod for the past year and getting no where. Bobs a top bloke and a great teacher and anybody considering getting a lesson of him wont regret it, just as long as your ego can take watching him flip a lead out half a mile to sea as if it was the easiest thing in the world. Good Day, good crack with the lads, I Think Clarky is probably still down there. Now if I can only find someone to teach me how to catch fish other than billet I'm sorted.

Cheers

Rich

 

[smithy ov c.ham]

alrite bud were wer yas casting and did yas have 2 pay out?

 

[clarky]

Was a good day really enjoyed it. Left the beach about 3ish but got to car and battery was flat so had to wait 3 more hours to be rescued, ad av had a few more casts but arms were aching slightly

 

[Tonyc]

Yeah, it was a good few hours tuition. Thanks Bob.

It was great to see how to cast properly, such great distance with what looked like minimal effort. Can't wait to get back out there to practice and try to perfect the OTG cast.

Think I might have the casting bug now

Also was good to meet Bob, Rich and Clarky. Top guys

 

[clarky]

alrite bud were wer yas casting and did yas have 2 pay out?

We were casting at seaton carew beach. There was no charge mate, bob's a top guy, he even offered me some of his line to re-spool my reel, ya dont get many lads like that

 

[SteveG]

Wudnt mind going to somthing like that if possible, It would be nice to see how it is done without the usual this is how its done mate followed by the birds nest or crack off

 

[clarky]

Now if I can only find someone to teach me how to catch fish other than billet I'm sorted.

Like I mentioned today rich your more than welcome to join up when we head out, and possibly show you a few marks you dont know, not saying we'll catch but we'll give it a go eh!

 

[clarky]

Wudnt mind going to somthing like that if possible, It would be nice to see how it is done without the usual this is how its done mate followed by the birds nest or crack off

Aye true bud.
We had a couple of crack offs but bob was blasting em out with no effort, was good to see it done right for a change.
And before any casting took place it was a safety first talk

 

[ijakk]

Alright, Clarky and Tony nice to meet you to yesterday, might get out for another practice session tomorrow see if I've managed to forget everything I learned.

Thanks for the invite clarky I'll take you up on that mate, I'm used to not catching owt so it familiar territory for me lol.

Rich

 

[clarky]

how'd your practice sesh go Rich?

Tony do you fancy a look out when Rich n me go to feed the fish?

 

[SteveG]

So is this something that Bob will show anyone or is it a secret handshake club? invitation only event? LOL

 

[arc]

So is this something that Bob will show anyone or is it a secret handshake club? invitation only event? LOL

Steve , pm on its way .

 

[clarky]

So is this something that Bob will show anyone or is it a secret handshake club? invitation only event? LOL

No secret handshake mate its not like that on this site. but yer its sort of invitation only, as its bob who does the teaching I suppose its up to him who he invites along all you can do is ask

 

[SteveG]

No secret handshake mate its not like that on this site. but yer its sort of invitation only, as its bob who does the teaching I suppose its up to him who he invites along all you can do is ask

I have noticed you are a friendly bunch

PM sent back to Bob so fingers crossed.

Cheers for the PM Bob

 

[Tonyc]

how'd your practice sesh go Rich?

Tony do you fancy a look out when Rich n me go to feed the fish?

Hi Clarky

Aye, I'll have a look out if I can make it when your heading out

 

[arc]

So is this something that Bob will show anyone or is it a secret handshake club? invitation only event? LOL

No secret handshake mate . Im a registered Sea Angler magazine casting instructor , one of 3 or 4 who are members of the North East Surfcasting Association any of whom are more than willing to offer advice or instruction to anyone who asks either at our practice nights at Kirkleathem (summer only)or by arrangement at other times .

 

[ijakk]

I didn't go mate, I'm gonna have a blast today though depending what time I get finished work, weather is a bit better today it was bloody miserable through here yesterday.

Rich

 

[clarky]

Am fishn the seaham comp on sunday with a couple of other lads if you's fancy joining us

 

[ijakk]

Wish I could mate, but me missus has already got my Sunday pre arranged for me, lucky me lol, bloody shopping. Just let me know next time you plan a trip out and ill get me self out.

Cheers

Rich

 

[Ian]

No secret handshake mate . Im a registered Sea Angler magazine casting instructor , one of 3 or 4 who are members of the North East Surfcasting Association any of whom are more than willing to offer advice or instruction to anyone who asks either at our practice nights at Kirkleathem (summer only)or by arrangement at other times .

Aye and roll on the casting season 'cos this fishing season is naff!