How far can you throw ?

[Flysmallie]

I used a Zebco 33 until my Uncle took it away from me, handed me a baitcaster, and told me I needed to quit fishing like a child at the old age of 8. It wasn’t until I was in 8th grade before I got my first spinning rod. I just feel like I have better control with a baitcaster. The changing hands deal is a non issue for me and I can cast further than I need to. 

[Gavin]

If you need to cast over 50’ move closer..

[Old plug]

Well Been bait casting since reels even had free spool. I do not think the new reels are all that. I have 2 or three. They might be expensive but most are cheaply made. The whole thing is accuracy with me. I think bait casters are more accurate in the hands of those who can use them. I still cast when I need to.  Other then flipping and pitching about 50% of my fishing is straight down. 

[Old plug]

1 hour ago, dan hufferd said:

I am casting just a weight in the yard, 47 yards. A spinner bait, or A rig would be less for sure.

Now Tell me all about the rest of the setup your casting to 47 yards with.By that I mean line, test, weight your throwing length of your rod and its action .If I sound like I doubt you I do and also the picture of someone allegedly casting 450ft

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

MY compact Daiwa Tatula only holds about 70 yard of 20lb. Thats what i use for jigs.   50 yards is a good cast

[rps]

Fun thread. Some of you may remember that I dislike spinning reels so much that I made a casting rod for my Ned fishing. With the right reel (a Revo MGX) I regularly fish 1/16th heads on the Ned.

The reason I dislike the spinning reel is the inevitable line twist and the inability to make certain casts accurately and precisely. That difficult stems from two factors. First, casting with a flat arc when needed is way more difficult. Second is stopping the lures flight immediately when needed. I also find them easier to use on windy days (except into the wind) and I can use my thumb and move the rod tip to affect the direction of the cast.

However, as like some comments above, I have been using them since I inherited a Shakespeare President without free spool.

 

 

[dan hufferd]

37 minutes ago, Old plug said:

Now Tell me all about the rest of the setup your casting to 47 yards with.By that I mean line, test, weight your throwing length of your rod and its action .If I sound like I doubt you I do and also the picture of someone allegedly casting 450ft

I will go try it again, just to make sure. I don't want to sound like an idiot (too late)

Here is my little set up: lews speed spool ss1s hla ,  line: 20 lb spiderwire stealth braid ,  rod : daiwa aird 661 mxb. 1/2 oz lead sinker. I don't have one of those fancy rubber casting thingys.

There is a slight cross wind here, just now casting across the wind 1st cast set tight 27 yrs. jacked with it a little, second cast 42 yrs no backlash, 45 yrs for the 3rd with a slight cross wind. tried one more really chucked it this time, broke my line, so I must have had a back lash that I reeled over. Anyway I am still practicing, I know that I am green at this.

I guess I was just trying to set this thing up and find the limit, it sounds like mid to low 40s is it. 

[Gavin]

Dunno, but I have more line problems with spin gear than I do with my casters. The Occasional backlash is easier to deal with than line twist.

[dan hufferd]

13 minutes ago, Gavin said:

Dunno, but I have more line problems with spin gear than I do with my casters. The Occasional backlash is easier to deal with than line twist.

I guess I don't, but hey what do I know, I am a baby when it comes to bait casters, $100 was enough $ for me ! It is just a hobby. If I get hungry I am sure not going to fish for my food, if I do I won't be casting anything at them.

[dan hufferd]

Thanks to everyone for the input !