The Far Out Rig is compact and aerodynamic. Using a specially designed sinker with retractable legs and an impact shield that holds the bait in line and releases it upon impact, both the bait and the sinker accelerate throught the air at the same rate. Now that I've seen this set up I can't imagine how anyone would do it any differently. If used properly it should provide greater distance with no tangles. A problem with most surf casters, according to Meyer, is that most folks use too short a leader with their current rigs.
Fish often suck the bait in, sometimes starting from inches away.
The short leader limits this action and doesn't move around the bottom naturally. Casting With the proper rig, rod, and reel, you'd think you'd have the problem handled, but you have to get the bait to the strike zone. Learning to cast well is a must. Beginners should probably start with a basic off the ground cast. Draw an arrow in the sand that point directly out to sea.