how can i get more distance with my pendulum cast?

Question

ok, here is my setup, 12' daiwa beef stick surf rod, med action, 20lb line on a spinning reel and a 40 lb shock leader, 3oz weight, i'm not even able to cast out 100 yards, what the heck am i doing wrong?

Answer 1

I use the pendulum for surf fishing and let my line out about 2/3 rd's the length of my rod for my best distances.I use a 3 count and cast on 3rd swing to load my rod but you rely on timing for your longest cast so just go and practise.
My rods are - Ugly Stiks 8 from 11 to 12 foot and 2 custom rods in 12'6" and 14'!
Reels - Eagle claw beast,Mitchell 7500,Okuma 80,ABU 7000!
Lines are from 12lb mono to 40lb braid!
I am not sure of the tip action of your rod but a softer tip helps load your rod for long cast but it sounds like you have a good set up and should be able to reach 100 to 135 yards with it!
When I lived in Ft.Pierce,Fl. we had little compitions on the beach for distance and I could reach 175 yds with fishing tackle.So just keep up and practise,good luck!

Answer 2

If you replace your line with 15lb test, you'll get more distance and add a 5 oz sinker since your stick is over 10' will also put you further out. Believe me when I say this, a 100 yard cast is a good cast. Unless you have a strong wind at your back you are not going to get much further than that. Also if you insist on increasing your distance try a St. Croix Truimph or a Lamiglas fishing rod, that you add another 20 yards.

Answer 3

I switched from spin-cast to bait cast while surf-fishing years ago. I could throw much farther and I had more control. I average about 125yrd throws out into the surf.

Answer 4

I would try switching lines go to say 18 lb test in a trilene xl (xtra limp) for easier casting, all of my serious fishing buddies use a good line, trilene.......all to many times the nonserious fishing buddies end up with the $1.00 largespool of line from wally world......