Simple question on casting a floater

[nmigliore]

Hey guys, I recently purchased the Original Floater (F05 model) and, unfortunately, it doesn't cast very well, which limits me to use for brooks and small river streams only. I was thinking about getting the Jointed Floater (F11 size) for better casting for a couple of locals ponds and lakes. Its worth pointing out that I mostly fish from shore. But my simple question is will the F11 Jointed cast well?

Thanks! Good fishing.

[browntownutah]

A jointed floater will cast the same- U need a Countdown to cast further- it is way heavier than the floaters.

[John Neves]

What rod and reel set up are you using to cast the Original Floater? Whenever I downsize (and tie on my dear, dear F07 RT ;D) I always use a light rod and light line, and spinning tackle.

[nmigliore]

(double post)

[nmigliore]

I actually purchased a pretty light reel recently with the idea of having it as a spare to use for lightweight fishing - the Shakespeare Durango spinning reel with 6, 8, and 10 ilb line capacity. I quickly put it on 1 of my other larger poles (about 6'6) just to test it; would I better off using this reel for my 5'10 Shakespeare? I currently have a slightly-heavier Diawa on there....

[Tom]

try a maxrap if you can afford it, otherwise i would suggest you buy a sinking lure, as they are more dense than water (that's why they sink), whereas the original is less dense than water. Therefore, sinking lures are heavier than floating lures. Try something like a countdown.

[Compre]

I use 6'6" fast tip, light rod and 4# & 6# line, and have the lure hanging about 2ft from the tip when casting. This way, the rod tip will have more load and you'll achieve greater casting distance but you won't be as accurate as before. Don't snap it too hard as it will break the light line. Watch for the wind too, the floater can become a butterfly in the wind.

The countdown will help you to get the distance too, try Flat Rap with your rod tip up and Maxrap will for sure give you the distance.

[Fishooked]

Aug 10, 2010 14:29:06 GMT -4 nmigliore said:

Hey guys, I recently purchased the Original Floater (F05 model) and, unfortunately, it doesn't cast very well, which limits me to use for brooks and small river streams only. I was thinking about getting the Jointed Floater (F11 size) for better casting for a couple of locals ponds and lakes. Its worth pointing out that I mostly fish from shore. But my simple question is will the F11 Jointed cast well?

Thanks! Good fishing.

The J-11 will cast a mile compared to the F-5 for sure, its a considerably larger lure. However you could probably go smaller with a J-9 and get much better casting distance.

For small lures like that, use light line and a rod with a fast tip; any rod with no give in the tip doesn't give you that extra inertia you need to get the lure out there. Hope this helps!