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Sadly the weather has been against me recently so I have not had chance to drown bait in search of those winter species so I have posted a few angling tips and ideas as well as some possible christmas present ideas.

A friend of mine had 18 bass a few days ago on lug from a cornish surf beach. Nothing of great size but great sport. He wont tell me the exact location yet, but I am working on that.

The Off Ground Cast

Start off facing the direction you want the sinker to travel, twist your body 180 degrees putting your weight on the back leg. Put a small bend in the back leg and put the rod about 60 degrees further around. The rod should be 240 degrees from the direction you want to cast.

Lay the sinker on the ground 90 degrees to the direction of the rod. The distance of the sinker from the rod tip wants to be at least half the total rod length. More length will give more power but makes the cast harder.

So now you are ready for the off ground cast. You spool should be free; you should be coiled, sinking slightly on your back foot.

Now uncoil, start with your head and bring the arms around last, keep the tip of the rod rising slowly. This will compress the rod

If you are right handed think about pulling you left elbow up and through. Your weight should now be on both feet and you left hand above head height. When your left arm reaches full extension pull it down and punch the right hand up, lifting the rod tip up and putting your weight into the cast by putting weight onto your front foot.

Release the line when it feels right, the rod should be 45 degrees and now pointing towards the sinker.

With practice you will perfect the off ground cast. I find it best to practice in a BIG field with just a sinker. If possible get someone to video your cast so you can see how balanced you look during the off ground cast.