How far can you cast a baitcaster?

[FishDewd]

Well if everything is stated is true, you all cast quite a bit farther than I do on average! Granted I rarely throw more than 3/8 oz though, usually closer to the 1/8 to 1/4 range. I'm more concerned with accuracy, too bad I'm not really that accurate especially when trying to pitch or flip. My pitches and flips have minds of their own. If I'm within the general vicinity of where I wanted it to go then I consider that a win.

[1simplemann]

Actually, it was a simple question. The title to the thread is How far can you cast baitcaster?  So Toxic How far can you cast a baitcaster with your set up? I realize there are variables between set up's and lure size etc. Catt gave a specific answer w/ his setup which I appreciated. Maybe it's me, I'm a direct person so I like direct answers.  

9 hours ago, ohboyitsrobby said:

You're doing fine simplemann. On a similar setup-ish. My 6'8 okuma evx topwater rod and okuma stratus v reel I can put a 1/2 oz spook somewhere in the 50 yard range. And pretty accurately. The problem with real bomb casts is landing a fish that hits at the end. That's a lot of water to cover fighting an animal on its turf.

This answer that I can sink my teeth into. Thanks

17 hours ago, TOXIC said:

All joking aside, you didn't ask a "simple" question.  You asked a very complicated question.  You do realize the infinite number of rod/reel/line/bait combinations that are possible correct?  You do know that temperature/wind and any other of a hundred factors play into it as well?  For me, max cast is different with every setup I have and I "rarely" ever use max cast because it makes a hookset all the more difficult in most cases.  Bottom line, practice and get good at what you will use 99.9% of the time which is accuracy.  Your casting will increase in distance and accuracy as you throw the baitcaster more.  Good luck!!  

 

[TOXIC]

You are right.  It is a simple question.....so simple that an accurate answer is really not possible.  I think you have a good idea from the responses that you have been given.  

[1simplemann]

2 hours ago, TOXIC said:

You are right.  It is a simple question.....so simple that an accurate answer is really not possible.  I think you have a good idea from the responses that you have been given.  

Your a wealth a information. Thanks for clearing that up.

[ThatredneckguyJamie]

well for me about the only time I use a baitcaster is bait fishing on the bottom..so, 7ft  and then straight down lol

[bagofdonuts]

1 hour ago, 1simplemann said:

Your a wealth a information. Thanks for clearing that up.

i want to change my original answer. 30 yards with a 1/2 oz weight is a joke. 

I use to compete in fly rod casting competitions and 30 yards is respectable with a fly rod, but wouldn't win you anything.

I think people were trying to be nice and encourage you.

You should be able to throw a 1/2oz weight twice as far as you are.

Loosen the brakes, practice more, and educate your thumb.

how's that for direct.

[deep]

Depends on the bait, but far enough to catch fish I guess. 30+ yards. I don't really pitch/ skip a lot, and I don't even know how to flip.

 

Disclaimer: I like longer rods (7'6"+), thinner line (as light as I can get away with), and my reels are set looser than "recommended".

 

[new2BC4bass]

Based on your last 3 sentences: "Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup? ", I feel you are asking 2 questions.

 

"I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate.  I was wondering how I'm doing."  I happen to have a Procaster 100HN and feel it is a very solid reel.  Especially for what it sold at.  I gather from your post that you haven't been using a baitcast reel very long.  You are asking about distance with accuracy.  Personally I feel the answer to this question is "very good."

 

"How far can you guys cast with similar setup?"  Now you are asking only about distance.  Definitely further, and I am not nearly as good as most of these guys with a baitcast reel.  How far?  Couldn't say.  Never tried a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker and measured the distance.  I have measured lighter weights.

 

BTW, you had to know when you posted this that you would be getting some off-the-wall answers.  I know I got a laugh out of several.  Answers didn't help you in the least, but they were fun to read. 

[FishDewd]

I could cast 300 yards... if I casted off the Grand Canyon! Too bad there wouldn't be any fish on the bottom.

[1simplemann]

3 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

Based on your last 3 sentences: "Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup? ", I feel you are asking 2 questions.

 

"I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate.  I was wondering how I'm doing."  I happen to have a Procaster 100HN and feel it is a very solid reel.  Especially for what it sold at.  I gather from your post that you haven't been using a baitcast reel very long.  You are asking about distance with accuracy.  Personally I feel the answer to this question is "very good."

 

"How far can you guys cast with similar setup?"  Now you are asking only about distance.  Definitely further, and I am not nearly as good as most of these guys with a baitcast reel.  How far?  Couldn't say.  Never tried a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker and measured the distance.  I have measured lighter weights.

 

BTW, you had to know when you posted this that you would be getting some off-the-wall answers.  I know I got a laugh out of several.  Answers didn't help you in the least, but they were fun to read. 

Mostly I was just asking about distance. My buddy came over last night and put one 40 yds on his 2nd try. He has been using BC'rs for 15 yrs. He said he could probably put one 45-55 yds if my yard wasn't so tight. My casting area is kinda restricted because of a overhead wire so side arm casts are a must. I pushed the issue tonite and accidently went over the wire. It went 40yds easy. Not very accurate at that distance but right now I'm just playing. I see a dedicated cranking rod for open water in my future.  Yes your right it's the internet so your bound to get some joker's. It's to be expected.  

[OnthePotomac]

I fish a lot of plastics in heavy grass beds and you do not want long casts in this environment.  Maybe 20yds at most.

[grub_man]

Farther than I can set the hook and about 2 yd shorter than that bass that just broke on the surface.

[desmobob]

As far as I need to, plus ten feet.  Good to go.

 

Tight lines,

Bob

[RPreeb]

I can cast far enough to catch fish.  What more do I need?  I'll never win either a distance or an accuracy contest, but that isn't part of my plan, so I'm okay with it.

[Fishinthefish]

1/2oz range I can cast easily 70+ yards. Never do it though unless theres an absolute need to.

[rippin-lips]

I’ve heard a kastking reel on a favorite rod with spool speed bearings, can easily toss a weightless senko 85 yards. 

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On 3/27/2018 at 11:06 AM, bagofdonuts said:

i want to change my original answer. 30 yards with a 1/2 oz weight is a joke. 

I use to compete in fly rod casting competitions and 30 yards is respectable with a fly rod, but wouldn't win you anything.

I think people were trying to be nice and encourage you.

You should be able to throw a 1/2oz weight twice as far as you are.

Loosen the brakes, practice more, and educate your thumb.

how's that for direct.

#distanceshaming, I like it!

[TOXIC]

Just to be clear, I wasn't trying to be a jokester but it's no different than saying "I bought a new car how fast will it go".  The devil's in the details.  

[puddlepuncher]

On 3/25/2018 at 1:08 PM, 1simplemann said:

It's a 6'8" medium power and the butt is short so I can't really give it my all on a 2 handed cast. I have a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker on it and it looks like 12 or 14LB Stren mono is on the reel. Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup?

 

Since you listed your exact set up not a hypothetical in your first post here's my answer.

 

With my 6'6" M I can cast a 1/2 oz lure easily (no wind) 50 yards, the distance from beside my deck to the treeline.  With the wind at my back I've spooled a Chronarch with 50 lb braid, probably about 75 yards +.  Closest lure I could compare to give you reference would be a spoon, and a lipless close second as far as optimal aerodynamics are concerned.  

 

Sounds like you're doing fine for someone learning how to use a bait caster.  The thing about learning how to use a baitcaster is you become obsessed with distance until you realize it's not that important.  That's when you are really getting the hang of it.

[1simplemann]

10 hours ago, Maverick said:

 

Since you listed your exact set up not a hypothetical in your first post here's my answer.

 

With my 6'6" M I can cast a 1/2 oz lure easily (no wind) 50 yards, the distance from beside my deck to the treeline.  With the wind at my back I've spooled a Chronarch with 50 lb braid, probably about 75 yards +.  Closest lure I could compare to give you reference would be a spoon, and a lipless close second as far as optimal aerodynamics are concerned.  

 

Sounds like you're doing fine for someone learning how to use a bait caster.  The thing about learning how to use a baitcaster is you become obsessed with distance until you realize it's not that important.  That's when you are really getting the hang of it.

For those above, this is how you answer a question. No jokes or vague answers. Some answers were well intentioned but not what I was looking for. Maverick gave a reasonable answer that describes his setup and how far he can cast it. A simple answer to a simple question. Maverick, thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm not obsessed w/ distance by any means. I'm just casting in the yard for fun. I can't really fish yet (We just another 2" last night. I'm so over winter!) and I'm bored. I just wanna see far this thing will go! In most case's, when I'm fishing my casts are 10-20yds of less. The only situation that I see where long casts will benefit me is when I'm trying to cover water and not casting to specific targets.

[Josh Smith]

I regularly "longfish" out to 35 yards or so. That's my current accurate distance.

 

This technique helps with really spooky fish.

 

Regards,

 

Josh

[greenpumpkinfever]

I can throw my baitcaster with a 3/4 Oz lure 50 yards on average 

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

200feet easily nrx 893 rod. t3 reel.  30#braid 1/2 sinker 

[bulldog1935]

my first 2-hand cast attempt with 8' Rich Hedenberg ML Surf rod sent 1/4 oz over the fence and halfway across the neighbor's back acre - 75 yds - Oops.  

better save this cast for the beach...

Speaking of 2-hand cast, my best 4500C BFS result on 6-1/2' 2-hand rod, at Arroyo dock fishing in March, consistently sent 3-g metal micro-jig to surface slashes 150' out.  

[Glenn]