OTG casting tip - Dogfish tip of the day

Just thought i would share an idea I had that worked a treat ...

I am no big caster and still use the basic of-the-ground casting style, laying the rig and line out in line with the rod, sort of stuck with this as it seems to work for me and my fixed spool rods reels etc.

Only problem I have found with this is when using impact shields/rig clips etc the hook nearly allways comes off the clip when you rest the rig on the shingle, so I came up with the idea of tying the bait and hook to the clip with PVA string, this disolves in water so still releases the bait specially when fishing the chesil tide flow, keeps the bait nice and stream line behind the lead ....

I nearly allways prepare my next rig ready and just before I reel tie it up ready for casting.

Hope this helps

Good tip there dogfish i've been having that problem too and couldn't think of anyway around it. I may have to invest in some of that string, i presume it's available in most tackle shops?

Thanks again

Guys

All good ideas however

A better way for OTG is to place the lead under the rod between the rod tip which is on the shingle and your feet, on a 4ft drop.

Then turn and hit it and you will gain yards. I often hear anglers moan about OTG and bait clips becoming un clipped but never happens with the above method.

If demand is there and Richard can get it together I am prepared to come to a meet and show you.

I'd be interested in a casting meet as long as we are fishing aswell

No problem thats the way I teach!! 60 minutes of casting and the rest fishing

No Probs. We tried having a casting session with colin some time ago but that didn't come off in the end. I'll start a thread to sign up for a session.