ged Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I am a surfcaster. When I was young it was by necessity , but now it is by choice. I love the feel of the drag peeling off my reel at false dawn with my feet planted on my favorite rock. I love challenge of successfully landing a cow bass in the riprap. I enjoy the challenge of pushing my body and gear to their limits - and occasionally beyond them. Over the years I have gained confidence through my experiences. Expectations have evolved, and I find appreciation in the opportunities I have to enjoy the outdoors. I found myself at my physical limits of my natural casting abilities. I regularly cast "in the middle" of the Canal, but the physical output required to achieve this has taxed my shoulder. I was in need of a coach. I made a commitment to hire a true professional, Ron Arra. Over several emails the 5 time national distance champion and I discussed my objectives and agreed to meet at a beach for a lesson on casting technique. Conditions were not ideal and location #1 was replaced by the water both Ron and I fish regularly. The Cape Cod Canal. I was surprised at the simple things I learned. For example: -Ron uses a leader much shorter than what I typically use. -Ron ties a uni-uni for his leader to braid (most Canal rats, including myself use a barrel swivel) -With Ron's technique it requires much less effort, with additional distance achieved. Overall, it was a great experience that I wish I had invested in earlier in my fishing career. I would reccomend his service to anyone that wants to improve their form and technique. Ron is a natural teacher, his lessons are very straightforward and informative. Hire a guide and catch a fish, hire a teacher and improve your technique forever! When your lesson is over, you will have a new friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ged Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I tried several of Ron's new plugs. They catch. There are local shops in the North East that carry them. Red Top is one such shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmo9cpt Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I am glad to hear about the uni to uni knot for mono/braid connections. I have used it for years jigging cod, but it was never really tested (65 lb braid to 50 lb leader could be heavily weakened and it would not matter on a 15lb fish). I double the braid when I tie the knot. Now I am going to go try it with 20 lb braid! Rod Building: Its like knitting, but for men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyess Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 no swivel? just a clip on the end of the leader? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoverStriper Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very cool and nice pics. I could use a morning with Ron. F TOMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray gables Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very cool and nice pics. I could use a morning with Ron. you and me both, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyess Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 three... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoliFish Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very cool and nice pics. I could use a morning with Ron. Having trouble getting the distance you need with those chunks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C58 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 No way Hanover, you'll just end up snapping another Legend......stay out of the weight room..... Graduate~Googan University Ditch Troll #319 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C58 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 GED, nice write up and congrats, looks like time well spent. Graduate~Googan University Ditch Troll #319 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 no swivel? just a clip on the end of the leader? Ron (and I) both fish with only a breakaway style clip at the buisness end of the leader. I have been doing this for years with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FoliFish Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 That VS looks funny in those pics....and it's upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray gables Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 one picture has him casting with a conventional, but yet the picture with him holding a fish he has a spinning reel, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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