I personally throw them Back into the water as far as i can throw them spreading them out as i toss em ... The shells produce safe heaven for smaller fish . plus the sea life get a free small meal ... Tell us what you do with your emptys?

True strength, power and speed are all key components in casting distance but the secret of all long distance techniques is to load the rod till it locks then releasing the sinker at the critical moment. A smooth well exectuted cast will always go further than a one where brute force is the only component. Simply casting twice as hard does not make the sinker fly twice as far. Perfect your casting style first and then start increasing the power you put into the cast.

Wrong, it will only tell you what the fish will eat not what the fish wants to eat. The stomach contents are an indication of what food is readily available but remember fish have excellent digesive systems, most soft-bodied animals consumed will be unrecognisable. This is why cod always seem to be stuffed with crabs, shrimp and the odd small half digested fish. The most available food is not always the fishes first choice. Fish will seek out prey that is easy to catch, has a higher nutritional value or is simply tastier. What is the point of using a bait which is in abundace anyway? A look at various websites from around the world seems to suggest worm baits, bi-valves (mussel, clam, razorfish etc) squid, peeler and oily fish are internationally readily accepted by fish. The failure of many animals found in fish stomachs as bait may be due to the way they are presented and many claim the addition of a hook puts the fish off, although I can not see the logic of this arguement. and it really sucks when catch and release fishing ..lol