Casting in dark

[Pete from shields]

Hi everyone, any info on how I can win the battle with my multi casting in the dark, I just can't seem to get the hang of it, I have tried everything but seem to lose confidence as soon as the lights out. This confidence loss results in nests lol, I have managed to get the hang of casting it in daylight no probs and whack it a fair distance.

 

[Sea_Troot]

Hi everyone, any info on how I can win the battle with my multi casting in the dark, I just can't seem to get the hang of it, I have tried everything but seem to lose confidence as soon as the lights out. This confidence loss results in nests lol, I have managed to get the hang of casting it in daylight no probs and whack it a fair distance.

Is your reel further up your rod.if so try moving it down if your reel seat moves this helped loads with me.you will find that it is more forgiving if something goes wrong with casts.i get hardly no nests at all now and can pendulum this way hitting it about 180 yards.

 

[<(Andy2009)>]

Hi everyone, any info on how I can win the battle with my multi casting in the dark, I just can't seem to get the hang of it, I have tried everything but seem to lose confidence as soon as the lights out. This confidence loss results in nests lol, I have managed to get the hang of casting it in daylight no probs and whack it a fair distance.

Its just practice makes perfect mate.....

I usually turn my headlamp up to full power when casting in the dark so I can see where my lead is relative to where am casting from. This helps me loads and 9 time out of 10 results in the lead and bait going the distance.

You just have to get used to it, you can use all the aids you want to help but in the end its down to you feeling comfortable with casting in the dark. Just keep practicing mate and you'll get the hang of it in no time.

 

[jameswlong1941]

Casting in the dark

Casting in the dark

Hi Pete my reel is up on my rod and i have no problem at all as i dont think of it being dark as i just belt it out just like being in day light and i used to have that problem and just used a mutiplier untill i got used to it and to me its all in the mind and you must be tensioning up so just relax and how much brake are you letting off as i have practically no brake on at all and i just let it go so there you are. It is really just practice untill it comes to you so the best of luck to you regards Jim.

 

[billfish4853]

Hi Pete i would suggest not trying to belt it out this is were a lot go wrong put some brakes on and just through short forty fifty yard until you build your confidence up then gradually take brakes off

 

[eddie t]

May sound daft mate but count from when ya take ya thumb off the reel to the sinker hitting the water try this in day light and then try it in the dark takes a bit time to get used to casting in the dark but like said practice makes perfect.

We all get nest in the dark mate.

 

[Pete from shields]

Thanks for the replies lads, I guess it will just take more practice its just the last 2 sessions I have had, once that nest happens in the dark like I say I lose all confidence in casting.

Yes the reel is up but I am using coasters so can try it in down position, it was also mentioned on WSF that I need to listen to the reel aswell, best just keep at it then during day sessions until its second nature like. I have tried the counting method Eddie but when I stop the spool it nearly takes my thumb off as it must be in mid flight.

 

[waco]

May sound daft mate but count from when ya take ya thumb off the reel to the sinker hitting the water try this in day light and then try it in the dark takes a bit time to get used to casting in the dark but like said practice makes perfect.
We all get nest in the dark mate.

sound advice, also try slowiing the cast down till u get used to
casting in dark and u need to get tension right dont do the obvious and mke te tension too tight

 

[Pete from shields]

Cheers Bob I will try that, everything's taken on board.

 

[rod-the-cod]

You could also cast a normal cast in daylight then mark your line with a marker so when you see the marked line coming get your thumb ready but if you snap any of your mainline that wll be no good the counting method sounds good

 

[g.ordon]

It's easier if you start fishing in daylight/dusk and then continue fishing into the dark. This way your used to how long the lead will be flying in the conditions and will be prepared. Other than that it's mainly experience I would say, spool noise is a good guide.

 

[Pete from shields]

Thanks for your replies lads, I will stick with daytime fishing to get properly used to using the multi, its still only been 3 months (once a week if I'm lucky) so maybe getting ahead of myself using it in dark.

 

[john/r]

put a blindfold on during the day wen casting out take it off and pic the birdie out its easier than during the day you will soon get the hang of it its like riding a bike.

most suffer at night at first but you will soon sort it out .

 

[g.ordon]

put a blindfold on during the day wen casting out take it off and pic the birdie out its easier than during the day you will soon get the hang of it its like riding a bike.

most suffer at night at first but you will soon sort it out .

Or fish in the fog like the saturday before last. Wierd like seeing yer lead flying out and then hey presto, gone, all of a sudden yer fishin in the dark

 

[Pete from shields]

Thanks for the replies lads there appreciated, thanks for the PM and offer Bob again very much appreciated thanks mate.

 

[Sea_Troot]

Thanks for the replies lads there appreciated, thanks for the PM and offer Bob again very much appreciated thanks mate.

aye if thats bob collins who pm'd you he is top bloke,

 

[RL83]

if your still abit warry at night use a fixedspool seems like less hassle to me!
if your not going to pump the lead out just use a f/spool

 

[arc]

if your still abit warry at night use a fixedspool seems like less hassle to me!
if your not going to pump the lead out just use a f/spool

If the truth be known most average casters would "pump the lead out " further and easier using a fixed spool in daylight and dark

I use the sound of the reel as an indication at night , its just something you get used to after time .

 

[g-force]

It's been so long since I learned that I can't really remember how I did it, but for me it's all about the "feel" of the cast if you know what I mean. You can feel a slight recoil or something when your lead hits the water - that's the best way I can describe it. If your casting's ok in daylight, next time you're out try closing your eyes when you've chucked out, just as the sinker comes over the top of it's arc. Picture it coming down to the water and see if you can "feel" it land & bring the reel to a stop with your thumb. It'll probably take a bit of practice.

I've found casting with your lamp on can sometimes be a bit distracting and I certainly never watch the spool - I'm generally looking in the direction the sinker is going & I'll quite happily cast & retrieve without the headlamp on at all when I'm fishing certain marks or sometimes during competitions. A strong wind will make it a lot more difficult to judge as it'll keep peeling line off your reel after splashdown (particularly a side-wind), so I guess I also have a feeling for how long my rig normally takes to hit the sea & I never have my thumb far from the side of the spool. After a while, it's kind of like driving - you don't think "clutch in, select gear, clutch out, throttle down" etc, you just get in the car & drive - for me casting is pretty much the same.

At the end of the day, whatever works for you - it'll come with practice.

Gary

 

[RL83]

aye mate your dead right there! i use both multi and f/spool reels but prefer to use the f/spools when it starts to get dark! its my personel preference but to me its easier and i would say the casting distance between a multi and f/spool in the right hands is minimal really! whatever your most comfortable with i suppose!