Casting Distance Question

How far should I be able to cast a 1/16th oz jig, with a 2 inch curly tail, on 6 lb line, using a 7ft ul spinning rod, size 30 spinning reel?

I was bank fishing today and could not get more than about 20 yds. Frustrating, cause I needed to fish structure about 25 yds away. What can I do to get more casting distance?

depends on a ton of factors. You should be fine with a good 7 footer. Action of rod and blank type (fast action, etc) makes all the difference in the world (not all UL rods are created equal and the more expensive ones, built with good blanks and quality components far exceed the cheap at casting distance and is a clear example of you get what you pay for). Is the spool on the reel completely full or is it an 1/8 to a 1/4 inch below the lip (casting distance is directly proportional to spool fullness), what brand of line (cheap line is stiff and doesn't flow easily off the spool creating much the same effect as the cheap rod when it comes to casting distance). If you really want to maximize distance, spool it full up, smooth even with the lip of the spool, with a good, slick, 6lb braid and just use a mono leader. Going to braid will generally increase your casting distance by 15% on a spinning rod.

Make sure your spool is full, then reel some more on there! Also, elongated spools cast farther than flat spools. As Abolt pointed out, line type is important.

About 3 miles. I only have 10-15 size reels and could make that cast with a 1/32'nd jig with my set ups.

The way it used to be done was by adding a CLEAR bobber about a foot up the line, it will be a big help.


https://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-S...g+bobbers&qid=1602679947&sr=8-33

https://www.amazon.com/Tongina-Cast...g+bobbers&qid=1602679947&sr=8-30

Pline casts really good. If youre using flouro and it has got alot of memory you might try some reel magic.

I use Stren Crappie mono, and to be clear I use 4 lb not 6lb. I missed that bit of info the first time around. Seriously though, you should be able to throw a 1/16 ounce jig a long, long way. Unless you're using that crappy Mr Crappie line.

I seem to be able to get more distance with braid

I checked the spool and the line is low. I will respool with with Vicious 6lb panfish mono and test, currently has Mr Crappie 6lb. I have other reels spooled with Stren some with Mr Crappie, this should be a reasonable test. One thing I noticed is, the Vicious line is smaller diameter than the others and feels less stiff.




Fur, Richard Gene use Mr Crappie line, seen it on the interwebs.

Yessir he sho does and I think I know why, but I'm not certain. I think it's because it has so much memory that it keeps the curls in it which would make seeing a bite easier than it could with good line. I know he likes it, but it is not good line IMO, especially for distance casting. I'd say 6 lb Mr Crappy is about the same diameter as 8 lb of most any good line.

Trilene XL is a good line for longer casts.

Berkley nanofil in 4lb. Will cast a mile and u will feel every little thump

I'm assuming we are talking bout Crappie fishing here. I don't think I even own any 6lb line. 4lb on all of my crappie rigs unless I'm fishing it in thick brush or treetops. Then I use 8lb or bigger. When I use braid I'm either in really stained water or I'm using a flouro leader.

I cast mine about 30 ft at the most. Any further and the slighest bit of wind drags the jig so fast but I normally use a 1/32nd. 30 yds is 90 feet most folks cant throw a worm/shakey head that far.

^^^this. All I use if I’m fishing mono.

What happened to Big Game, dufus?

All about application Perch. BG is fine on a baitcaster but it’s XL or braid only on the fairy whip. On spinning gear, XL will cast10-15% further than big game and braid will cast 15% further than the XL. Also the braid has zero memory and you don’t get the line twist on spinning gear that you do with mono.

I used to really get frustrated with tangling on 4lb line, but I finally figured out for pan fish applications it worth the trouble. It casts so much smoother and further it will spoil you.

get a 7ft pole with ultralight reel and 4lb test