Hello everyone! I'm Gia. Just joined the forum about a week ago. I am not new to fishing but I have never learned how to rig my tackle properly hence my topic question about casting distance. About a month ago I was given a great setup from my mother and best friend. I have a g. loomis greenwater 7' 6" mag-medium rod and a Shimano ci4 3000. I caught two decent size bass the other week, but I noticed I could not cast out far? And I thought to myself that must be odd because I have plenty of line and my rod length is perfect for casting out far. I am confused if its because of the braid itself or could it be maybe the lure weight causing the issue. I am also new to this thing called drag and setting up the drag on a spinning reel. I've noticed when I have cast in my backyard the lure only goes about perhaps 30 feet out. Should I add more weight to my line? Right now I only have a spinning jig on it.
If anyone could give me back some feedback that would be great!
