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Hi everybody.

What lure do you usually use for long cast?

Depth 15-20 ft.

Thanks a lot.

  • Super User

You need to be a little more specific.

What kind of gear are you using?

Is the lake depth 15-20 feet, or do you want the lure to run at that depth?

  • Author

Sorry for my English. :'(

  • Super User

if you want a long cast, use something heavy. and since it is heavy, it will sink to whatever depth you want it to go to. some specific lures include:

jigs

rat-l-traps

spinnerbaits

soft plastics with lead weights

  • Super User

For longer casts use a longer rod.

When casting make sure you have at least 6 inches of line out from the end of the rod tip.

Have your baitcaster set with a little looser reel speed than having it perfectly balanced and back off on your drag.  Watch out for a backlash.

Throw your bait from over your head at 12 Noon and let her rip.

The heavier the lure the longer the cast and the more probable you will get a backlash unless you use your thumb and stop the line as the lure hits the water or right before it hits the water or lands high in a tree.

Make sure you have the correct line for your lure and technique as you may not get a good hookset when throwing a long cast.  This can produce nightmares about the one that got away.

Practice at home before going to the water.  Balance the reel as best possible and practice, practice, practice.

Remember, the longer the cast the less control you will have.

you can cast a weightless Fat Ika a mile on spinning gear!

The heavier the lure the longer the cast and the more probable you will get a backlash unless you use your thumb and stop the line as the lure hits the water or right before it hits the water or lands high in a tree.

Sam, you crack me up.

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