Why can't I cast far?

[padlin]

Specs say 3-8 for line, 1/16-3/8.

 

Spinning

NED, HAIR JIG, FINESSE

ML-M

F

7'6"

1

3-8

1/16-3/8

[Glenn]

This should help:

 

 

[Bird]

10 ft casting distance would almost have to be line wrap around a guide, can't imagine anything else.

 

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Too many people overestimate the length of their casts, but 8-10" is a clear indication that something is very wrong.  Even if the line was wrapped around the blank between eyes or going through a guide frame or 2 I would expect it to cast farther than 10".  You should be able to cast that 3'16 much farther than you could throw it.

I would suggest checking that line is going through all the guides correctly and wound tightly on the spool.  

[Columbia Craw]

Line routed thru the hook keeper? 

[Jar11591]

3 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

Line routed thru the hook keeper? 

I’ve seen someone do this before and it would definitely limit casting distance in the way OP is describing.

[Brian11719]

The consensus seems to be that wet braid casts further but I do remember one time when I went fishing in the rain and then for the next couple of days after that I noticed I would cast with that reel and it didn't go as far. I've got a kayak so I ended up emptying the entire thing into the lake and then reeling it back in and that seemed to fix it...it's almost like the line was caked onto the reel or stuck together before I did that...anyway that has only happened once so doesn't seem like it would be a common thing but either way if it might be worth emptying some / all of it out and then reeling it back in again if you can.

[Skunkmaster-k]

11 hours ago, IneedAnewScreenName-98161861 said:

This was my thought, but what else would you use?

The reason I suggested the lure weight is because you had an “ ish “ .  If you’re through the guides and not wrapped around the tip or through the bait keeper then open the bail and the line should pull out effortlessly. If it does, tie a 3/16 bell sinker on and gently give it a test cast. That’s what I would do. 

[casts_by_fly]

5 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

Line routed thru the hook keeper? 

 

That was my first though, hence a picture request.

[LonnieP]

Sounds like the line is wrapped around a guide or the hook keeper

[A-Jay]

With as many high speed problem solving ideas presented to the OP here,

if the casting distance is not resolved by now,

there can only really be one cause left.

That rig is cursed and or possessed by the devil monkey.

Perhaps consider an Exorcism.

May need to be performed by either KVD or Tommy Biffle.

The evicting of demons, jinns, or other spiritual entities from a rod & reel

is serious business. 

Good Luck and stay safe.

A-Jay

 

 

[MN Fisher]

12 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

May need to be performed by either KVD or Tommy Biffle.

Or just ship it over here

 

[Darth-Baiter]

10 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

Line routed thru the hook keeper? 

hahaha..i had a Phenix Recon that put the hook keeper in the perfect location to do this.  as the lines spiraled off the spool, it would sometimes grab the hook keeper and make me look like i couldnt cast at all.  i am not proud to admit, i took my pocket knife and shaved the wrapping and took it off.  i put a wrap of black tape around the shaft to hide my abomination of a solution.   that rod is my Striped Bass magic wand.   but that hook keeper was not working for me. 

 

great thought on this topic..great thought.

[IneedAnewScreenName-98161861]

Here's a question. How far would you reckon I should be able to cast this bait, in ideal conditions? 

[WRB]

Standard one hand wrist cast using a spinning outfit about 20 yds/ 60’ with ease.

Tom

[casts_by_fly]

57 minutes ago, IneedAnewScreenName-98161861 said:

Here's a question. How far would you reckon I should be able to cast this bait, in ideal conditions? 

20-30 yards should be an easy lob.