The weight should be as light as possible, generally speaking
That's what I do and that works for me, so here's a couple "cast to catches" of myself demonstrating the technique: Now, you can jig it once, you can jig it thrice
Fish are attracted to a positive charge and are repelled by a negative charge
As for the basic exercises, make sure your reel is filled with the right amount of line and - as long as it is strong enough to stand up to the forces of casting consider using a thinner line if possible (this applies to fly casting just as much as any other rod and reel style) The best distances always come from correctly loading the rod and the most efficient transfer of your strength through the rod into the casting weight Transferring your body-weight through the cast by "rocking" from back-foot to front foot -or even stepping your back-foot through - becomes very important when seeking maximum distance As in the basic casting instructions, that makes it absolutely vital to properly match the strength and stiffness of your fishing rod to the weight you are casting Once you have those elements in place, it is time to read up on ( or, ideally get one-to-one coaching ) and practice, practice, practice using the best form and technique possible Only when you have that perfect form dialled in is it worth gradually increasing the force you put into your cast If you really want to learn how to cast a fishing rod far, far over the horizon then you must measure your efforts
In Kona, blues tend to be aggressive and boat-shy in equal measure, and short teaser work close to the transom dominates because the fish come in hot and eat right behind the boat
