Whether it's surf, rocks, or piers, there are many situations in which casting performance determines the outcome. The longer the casting distance, the wider the area you can search, and if you could cast further, you might find yourself in a situation where you could target the tide line 5m away or the drop off point 10m away. If you can cast your tackle into unknown areas that other casters can't reach, the chances of finding a new target will increase dramatically.
The newly reborn Surf Leader has pursued casting performance, which is particularly important for casting fishing. By adopting the rigid cast function installed in the higher-end model, both the casting distance and accuracy have been improved.
Rigid cast is a design that balances rigidity and lightness. As the name "rigid" implies, the reel's deflection caused by the large impact of casting is kept to a minimum, stabilizing the release timing. As a result, not only the casting distance but also the accuracy is improved.
"When casting, the reel is under a lot of stress, which can cause it to twist or bend. The rigid cast makes the reel very rigid, so that effect is greatly reduced. This is a big advantage," says Jun Hioki. Through test fishing and other actual fishing, he was able to fully confirm the improvement in casting distance and accuracy. If you can cast farther and more accurately, there's no doubt that casting will be even more fun.