How Far Can You Cast?

[flyfisher]

I haven't measured per se but I have measured out the number of cranks to reel in a lure on my citica 6.5:1 and was over 50 revolutions of the handle so that puts the cast at approximately 35 yards or so. I wasn't really trying to whip it out there I was just trying to get an idea. When I go out this weekend I will be sure to really chuck one and see what happens.

[Teal]

I am right there about the same distance for a majority of my fishing. But with my DD cranking rod, 7'6" MH with an ounce lure, I can consistantly reach out to 200 or more. My back yard is almost a perfect square acre, and casting across it is about 215ft feet. I'm usually right there from one end to the other, but a tailwind can push further if there weren't trees about 250 feet away.

That is my only exception.

Wow. Thats 66-83 yards. Make a video of the cast and pacing it off. Post it on here. Id really like to see that.

[ChrisAW]

When we get a calm day here in Michigan I will get the camera out. I know the exact measurement from our fence to the other side by our small garden is 215 feet. I'll try to get video casting from one to the other property line.

[Teal]

Cool deal!!

[WRB]

Your local high school football field, when vacant, is a good place to determine how far you can cast. Stand on the goal line with both feet in the same position you normally stand when casting and let fly. The grass doesn't hurt the line and yard markers are accurate. No telephone lines or trees to bother you and the field is level.

For all of you who believe they can cast over 50 yards, here is your chance to prove it. If you have a hula hoop, set it out where you think you can put the lure into it and practice accuracy at a distance.

This way you are using the rod/reel/line/lure you normally fish with.

You can also use the yard lines to measure the line and use a Sharpie to mark the line

Tom

[Darren.]

100 yards is a looong way....

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

THis is awesome.  I was just debating this with my brother.  He feels he can cast a football field.  I just don't find it possible, even throwing a 3/4 red eye shad or something.  What is realistic for an able bodied person in their 30's?

 

Well in my thread here http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/115696-catching-fish-at-a-distance/ I use Google Earths measurement tool for the distance reading. I dont know the accuracy of the tool but  the pic below has the object in the background. I get to that area with Fat Ikas, jigs w/craws. with 1/2- 3/4 oz RES much farther.

[Snakehead Whisperer]

Well Mr Hajime Murata casted a shimano Antares 110 yards with a 5/8 casting plug. His performance starts at 6:30 minutes into the video.

 

Impressive video. But to be fair the plug was 21 grams, which is more like 3/4oz.

[Dwight Hottle]

The info below the video says 5/8 oz not 3/4 oz but what's the difference . It could be whatever weight. The point is he casted 110 yards. That is 330 feet!

[Snakehead Whisperer]

The info below the video says 5/8 oz not 3/4 oz but what's the difference . It could be whatever weight. The point is he casted 110 yards. That is 330 feet!

True. This guy and the reel are peerless.

[kickerfish1]

I once spooled a Sponge Bob reel!

[Tuckahoe Joe]

For me, I'd guesstimate 20 or 30 yards.  I'd think that would probably be about the average but I could be way off base there.

[deep]

Depends on the bait, rod and reel; but usually in the 30-35 yard range.

[Teal]

Your local high school football field, when vacant, is a good place to determine how far you can cast. Stand on the goal line with both feet in the same position you normally stand when casting and let fly. The grass doesn't hurt the line and yard markers are accurate. No telephone lines or trees to bother you and the field is level.

For all of you who believe they can cast over 50 yards, here is your chance to prove it. If you have a hula hoop, set it out where you think you can put the lure into it and practice accuracy at a distance.

This way you are using the rod/reel/line/lure you normally fish with.

You can also use the yard lines to measure the line and use a Sharpie to mark the line

Tom

!! THIS! !

[flippin and pitchin]

I built a guy an Alvey rod in the late 80's and it was spooled with 12 pound mono for surf perch. I used a 3/4 ounce weight and cast it 123 yards. Amazing set up.

[Darren.]

Perhaps we need to change this to casting as far as possible (like casting contests), and casting in everyday fishing.

 

While 100 yards is a very long cast, is that the norm in everyday fishing? Perhaps a supertuned reel, the right weight, a rod that loads up well, is long enough, you can cast well beyond (as others have said).

 

My longest rod is 6'6". I can cast pretty far, but not near 100 yards. If the wind were behind me and I was lobbing a 3/4 oz weight, maybe I could hit 50 or 60. I don't really know.

 

Guess my point is there are many factors that contribute to long casts. I aim for accuracy over distance (as we all probably do).

[Alpster]

I am a Licenced Land Surveyor and measuring distances is my business. Everyone, and I mean everyone, believes they can accurately measure distances with their "eyeball". The reality is that almost no one can.

 

When I first moved to NJ I was required to take NJ's hunter safety course to get a bow hunting licence. On the 3D course, everyone was given a card to write down their estimated distance to 10 targets at various distances along the course. The result was very telling. All distances were less than 40 yards (the effective range of a hunting bow). Out of 10 participants, no one was correct on any of the distances within 5 feet and only once did 2 out of the ten agree on the estimated distance. This was quite a humbling experience for all and especially me "an expert at measuring". In fairness to the participants, the targets were purposely arranged on pretty steep slopes and the purpose of the exersize was to show us that we will usually misjudge the distance somewhat. BTW almost all distance estimates were too long.

 

And as to the casting distance champions. The equipment they use can't be fairly compared to what most of us fish with. I don't have any rods over 12 feet long in my box and very few 6 ounce lures. JMHO

 

Ronnie

[senile1]

And as to the casting distance champions. The equipment they use can't be fairly compared to what most of us fish with. I don't have any rods over 12 feet long in my box and very few 6 ounce lures. JMHO

 

Yeah, casting competitions are a completely different world. 

[newriverfisherman1953]

Don't know the distance, but I can and have cast onto the bank and into trees at times!!

[Snakehead Whisperer]

I'd like to think that I can cast 100 yards, but I can't substantiate that. If I can cast 100 yards it would definitely be on my Abu C3 with a larger crankbait. 

[whitwolf]

I can cast far enough to catch aplenty of fish.

[Dwight Hottle]

Don't know the distance, but I can and have cast onto the bank and into trees at times!!

 

 

Sir, there are no fish in the trees.

[shootermcbob]

I can easily cast 70 yards, into a strong head-wind, with my left hand, and my right hand tied behind my back. Send me 10.00 to my paypal account and I will share my casting distance "secret" with you.

[greyleg33]

Seems to me, and just judging by boat length, 30 yards is about right. Maybe 10 more if I want to tempt the back-lash gods.

[Alpster]

Seems to me, and just judging by boat length, 30 yards is about right. Maybe 10 more if I want to tempt the back-lash gods.

 

This sounds pretty legit to me.

 

Ronnie