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Dave DocwraIf you are a Sea Fisherman you’ll know how important being able to Surfcast properly is. If you have ever wondered how some anglers seem to cast miles with very little effort this is the DVD for you. After 30 years thrashing about beach casting I eventually realised I had reached the limit of my technique.
I tried more powerful and expensive rods but they were unmanageable and when ever I did hit it as hard as I could 9 times out of 10. I would end up cracking off (that’s when the reel lets out line too fast and in a fraction of a second you end up with a birds nest…well that’s the polite term). I was also endangering other anglers by not being in control, a 4 ounce lead weight travelling at these sorts of speeds is lethal!
 
Determined to improve my casting skills and before I hurt someone I went in search of expert tuition and that’s how I met Dave Docwra.

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