for the thumper!

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#1 Post by eric »

found this on youtube, seems like it coulld be adapted for the long continental fixed spool outfits for thumping a flapper out a good distance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA2iH7IXa4I
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#2 Post by trout hunter jnr »

eric i cant open that
Fisherman's prayer:
God grant that I may live to fish, For another rainy day.
But when my final cast is made, I then most humbly pray.
When nestled in your landing net, As I lay peacefully asleep.
You'll smile at me and judge, That I'm "good enough to keep"!

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#3 Post by eric »

give it a shot now buddy. :D
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#4 Post by Al »

I use that with the gb3 :) Works great with a short rig like a 2 hook loop rig :D
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#5 Post by trout hunter »

whats gb3 al
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#6 Post by Al »

Sorry trout hunter it's the rod i use should have explained that :) It's a zipplex GB3 lite.
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#7 Post by trout hunter »

what lenght is it the reason i ask is i bought a 16 feet and am not gettin much extra with it and i no its not the rod its me
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#8 Post by Al »

Hi Trout hunter it is 15 feet in length. I found this cast can send a bait out quite a long way and the short drop helps with this cast. I usually have the weight behind me as close to the ground as possible. I noticed a difference in distance when i first used this cast :) looks a bit weird while doing it but it works :lol:
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#9 Post by trout hunter »

thanks al ill try it tommor
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