Another question ( sorry)

[bozzie]

If I want to use a lure for bass, what is the best way to cast a lightweight plastic or rubber lure out, do I still use a weight but just exchange the bait and hook for a lure?
Thanks again
Boz

 

[Goatfish]

If I want to use a lure for bass, what is the best way to cast a lightweight plastic or rubber lure out, do I still use a weight but just exchange the bait and hook for a lure?
Thanks again
Boz

Generally the lure is all you need, there is enough weight in it, especially if it’s a hard plastic.
Having said that there are soft lures that require weighted hooks and of course weighted jig heads with detachable bodies……….

 

[Valleyboy]

If I want to use a lure for bass, what is the best way to cast a lightweight plastic or rubber lure out, do I still use a weight but just exchange the bait and hook for a lure?
Thanks again
Boz

You don't generally cast lures with beachcasters you use a lighter lure rod

 

[bozzie]

You don't generally cast lures with beachcasters you use a lighter lure rod

Thanks, being fairly new to this, all these bits of information are helpful.
Boz

 

[Angrybear]

Thanks, being fairly new to this, all these bits of information are helpful.
Boz

Ok well "beach casting" is generally throwing 4oz+ (125g+) of lead & a baited hook as far as you can, usually from a fixed point where you set up your rest & shelter if using one.
Bass fishing or other lure chucking is a completely different area of the sport, much lighter tackle, a spinning or plugging rod rated towards the size of lure maybe 20-40g, 40-60g, 60-80g etc, with a small fixed spool reel.
you might be mobile, with a bag of bits, stopping to fish a for a dozen casts with a couple of different lures then move on, or you might pick a fixed feature to fish out a tide.