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Hi there,
Here is the second part of the casting video I shot with Shaun Harrison and Mark Hutchinson in February of this year. This part goes through the casting technique recommended by Mark to get extra distance. (It’s in two clips because Youtube limits the clips to 10 minutes). So here is part 2 & 3:

“Want to cast 160 yards? Join British Record casting champion Mark Hutchinson on the bank as he teaches a normal 100 yard caster how to hit the 160 mark he thought he’d never reach. No secrets - Everything revealed from tackle to technique.”

Long Distance Casting - Part 2: The Casting

Click the “Read More” link for ‘The Casting Continued”

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Lee Brown wrote:
Hi,
In early June I am going to St Chistophe main lake, what are the most successfully baits for carp and what tactics work best at that lake? (don’t want to go there blind!)
Many thanks for your help
Lee Brown

Gareth Watkins replies:
Hi Lee,

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Check out the Angling Lines videos to get tips for this venue.

Thanks for your query I shall try to reply as fully as possible. Firstly St Christophe is a deep water by most standards averaging around 20 feet. There are not an awful amount of features to be found,
although on peg 2 Shaun Harrison did find a slightly shallower spot at around 100 yards or so. I would suggest you start by exploring your peg with a marker rod to see if you have any variations in depth in front of you, or any gravel or silty areas. This will give you an idea where to start applying your bait. Read more »

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