DISTANCE CASTING RECORD SMASHED
WHAT’S believed to be the longest cast ever on carp gear has been recorded at a remarkable 242m!
London carper Jermaine Hull was the man responsible for the feat, punching a lead over a distance equivalent to almost five Olympic swimming pools, 2.7 football pitches or 27 double decker buses.
The record was broken on a savagely windy day at a competition in Steyning, Surrey, and Jermaine believes there are several key factors to hitting such distances.
“You need a mixture of technique, strength, and favourable conditions,” he said. “There’s no doubt that others could potentially cast even further.”
Jermaine used some hefty gear to hit his target, including a 4.5oz distance lead, 0.25mm monofilament mainline and a 4lb Test Curve Free Spirit Hi-S 220 rod.
Want to learn how to cast to the horizon? Turn to pages 42&43 for Jermaine’s top tips