Finally got to go today,been two years since i've been, i'm not getting much distance with a swim jig,i think it may of been a 3/8 ,is distance hard to get with a swim jig ? Also got a hand missing up  God Bless & Thanks

I can cast a 1/4 ounce swim jig fine with 14 pound test, it might be your reel.

I fish a 1/2 oz. and I have no problem getting it out there.Are you fishing a baitcaster or spinning? And what size line are you fishing?

Johnny Morris High Speed Reels, 15 Lb P line CX ,&  Johnny Morris 7 Ft Med & 7 Ft Med Heavy. Reels have just been cleaned,oiled , greased.And the line is brand new,first time in the water today. God Bless & Thanks

i throw my 3/8oz jig + 1/4oz trailer up to 30 yards no prob. 6'6" Med/Fast spinning rod with 30lb powerpro braid+12lb sufix elite mono leader

it's the reel or you. your brakes might be too tight. you may have got too much oil on the spool shaft.  those weight baits can be throw more than adequately on that rod/reel. I can throw 1/4oz swim jigs /w a trailer further than I need to on a 7'3 MHF rod and 15# fluoro

Got a trailer on it? 

Try the simple stuff first. Is the knob on the side too tight?

Get a casting practice plug and go into the back yard and go through the reel setup until you find a solution.  I know that it is easy to get too much oil in the bearings, and that can slow the reel down for a while.  If this is the problem it will work its way out after a number of casts.  Or you can carefully blow the excess, if there is any, out with air.  But I've never had to do that.  The reason the trailer question was asked is that a big trailer can give a lot of air resistance, so expect that to cut your distance.  If all else fails, go to a spinning rig.  I prefer spinning to casting for swim jigs.  Just seems easier to get long distance reliably , and I like the ergonomics of spin for a lift and fall presentation.  Many times with a spin jig the fish will prefer the slower fall of the smaller sizes, and I cannot reliably cast them with a BC outfit, especially upwind.  Try it, you might like it.