Rod length, impact on casting distance

[Paul Roberts]

I wouldn't expect that question from a purist ;D

I'll ask anything to keep a discussion going. Trouble maker I am.

I guess when I said the word "Leverage" I meant it in a different way. Not to mention, we're talking bass hear, not 150lb salt water fish. Although what you said may hold true about power, it's on a much smaller scale when it comes to bass. I was implying more the fact that I can steer a fish away from structure that I do not want it near. I do a lot of short casting in close areas, longer rods help me lead the fish much easier.

There's a reason why almost every company is now offering a ton of over 7ft rods.

I actually read it as you meant it advantageous rather than technical leverage'. But some of us are just picky, which leads to good conversation. Good thread I think.

[NBR]

The longer the rod the faster the tip is traveling with the same effort.If the tip is going faster the lure is going faster. Therefore it will fly farther before it touches down.

[Paul Roberts]

There's another element too:

See roadwarrior's response in this thread, about casting distance and rod action.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546

[steezy]

I'll be able to test this theory, got a new 7' crankbait rod on the way, will be here tomorrow by 10am Sat morning.

[Grey Wolf]

Steezy what did you get ?

[RoLo]

The longer the rod the faster the tip is traveling with the same effort.If the tip is going faster the lure is going faster. Therefore it will fly farther before it touches down.

In reality, it's physics rather than theory. Speed and power move in opposite directions like a seesaw (hi-gear vs. lo-gear).

If the rod-tip is traveling farther with the same effort at the angler's hand,

that's proof-positive that the angler is dealing with reduced power (a NON-stroker rod).

As previously noted, speed will give the angler greater distance, but only at the expense of power (it's a choice).

Roger

[Paul Roberts]

The longer the rod the faster the tip is traveling with the same effort.If the tip is going faster the lure is going faster. Therefore it will fly farther before it touches down.

In reality it's physics rather than theory. Speed and power move in opposite directions like a seesaw.

If the rod-tip is traveling farther with the same effort at the angler's hand,

that's proof-positive that the angler is dealing with reduced power (a NON-stroker rod).

As previously noted, speed will give the angler greater distance, but only at the expense of power (it's a choice).

Roger

I suppose that's why softer rod potentially casts further -because of increased tip travel?

[steezy]

Steezy what did you get ?

I going to try one of the new Shimano Cumara Reaction rods.  I bought the 7' Med for shallow & medium cranks.  I have a core 100 reel  thats 6.x gear ratio, it should make a nice crankin combo.  The MedHeavy would probably be better if I was doing deep cranking.

Its being shipped overnight from ***.com for Sat delivery so I can try it out tomorrow.