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Title: Casting Cannon?
Post by: adesai73 on March 03, 2008, 01:46:15 PM
Anyone use this thing?  What do you think?
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: IrishAyes on March 03, 2008, 02:23:38 PM
Do you have any info on that?  I couldn't find anything about a casting cannon.   5hrug
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: Still Running on March 03, 2008, 02:30:39 PM
Is this it?

http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0002148315671a.shtml
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: adesai73 on March 03, 2008, 02:46:52 PM
^ yeah, that's it.
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: mboy on March 03, 2008, 03:00:17 PM
I think my index finger works just fine as a free, built in casting cannon :)
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: Duffman on March 03, 2008, 03:09:25 PM
The bowhunters should have some input. Its the same concept as a release aid when using a bow -  a cleaner release.
  Probably a little easier on the finger as well when your casting for hours on end.
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: mgm on March 03, 2008, 03:10:35 PM
I can see the benefit working a surf rod where you have to put oomph in the cast over and over again. Saves the finger!

Jigging or casting from a boat, nah!
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: IrishAyes on March 03, 2008, 03:18:25 PM
I think once you get the feel of casting this device will not make a discernable difference. 

Perhaps if you are prone to your finger getting cut while casting (I know a few people like that) then this would be a good thing to have and use.
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: adesai73 on March 03, 2008, 03:37:54 PM
Perhaps if you are prone to your finger getting cut while casting (I know a few people like that) then this would be a good thing to have and use.

this is my main concern.  the added distance will be nice, too, but it's my fingers that i'm really concerned about.  i sliced them a few times last fall and didn't much care for the feeling. :)
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: ped579 on March 03, 2008, 03:57:49 PM
Hi Ash,

I hear they work great but the only thing that concerns me is that it is attached with electrical tape.  In the cold and wet environment I can see it coming loose all the time.  Summer should be no problem.  For me I just build up callouses and go from there.

Paul
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: IrishAyes on March 03, 2008, 05:50:21 PM
You can also get something like this.   t^

http://www.billssportshop.com/fishingaccessories/ftguards.html
Title: Re: Casting Cannon?
Post by: Duffman on March 03, 2008, 09:01:26 PM
I invented the original "casting cannon" the idea was stolen from me   :P