Most bass anglers over estimate their casting distances unless they practice on a football field with known yardage.

In all my years of bass fishing never fished with a partner who could cast further then me, not bragging just stating a fact. Unless you are casting crankbaits or swimbaits casting over 40 yards isn't normally needed. The only reason I started making longer casts was to reach bass I knew would leave if I tried to approach closer. 40 to 50 yard casts became normal with jigs for me, it's taken years of practice to learn how to do this. It's the reason I use light line to get longer distance.

Tom

 

9 hours ago, LxVE Bassin said:

140 feet is a pretty long cast for bass fishing. Anything longer may lead to hook set issues for most techniques.  What lure are you throwing?

My favorite is a 1oz plopper, I fish from shore and I like to cover a lot of areas. I’m in the north east so lots of wind. I like distance to position around that. I don’t cast so far when I’m using non top water, texas rig and all the usual we all use. 

8 hours ago, WRB said:

Most bass anglers over estimate their casting distances unless they practice on a football field with known yardage.

In all my years of bass fishing never fished with a partner who could cast further then me, not bragging just stating a fact. Unless you are casting crankbaits or swimbaits casting over 40 yards isn't normally needed. The only reason I started making longer casts was to reach bass I knew would leave if I tried to approach closer. 40 to 50 yard casts became normal with jigs for me, it's taken years of practice to learn how to do this. It's the reason I use light line to get longer distance.

Tom

 

I’m just estimating the amount of turns on the reel. If she pulls in 3ft a crank it’s what I’m estimating. Using the Curado dc not k and it soars. 

Hmmmm...36" IPT isn't in the ball park. Curado K 7.2:1 ratio IPT on TT is listed measure 29" full to 13" 1/2 full, that average is 26" IPT or about 10" less then you estimated. You counted 50 reel handle turns to estimate 50 yards, 50 X 26"= 36 yards.

Why not pace off or measure 50 yards and try to cast that distance?

Way off topic but baselines are important when trying to resolve a problem.

Tom

17 hours ago, Hulkster said:

I have a curado (200i model) on a G. Loomis E6X MBR 903c

 

its the 7'6 MH power fast action mag bass rod. I really like the fast action combined with the extra length. its a great all purpose rod. I have caught everything on it, from bass, to pike and even rainbow trout (while casting a #5 Mepps spinner):

Pretty fish.  Nice looking combo.

6 hours ago, WRB said:

Hmmmm...36" IPT isn't in the ball park. Curado K 7.2:1 ratio IPT on TT is listed measure 29" full to 13" 1/2 full, that average is 26" IPT or about 10" less then you estimated. You counted 50 reel handle turns to estimate 50 yards, 50 X 26"= 36 yards.

Why not pace off or measure 50 yards and try to cast that distance?

Way off topic but baselines are important when trying to resolve a problem.

Tom

Either way the Avid is short and returned. Thanks for the correction on the ipt tho. 

9 minutes ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

Either way the Avid is short and returned. Thanks for the correction on the ipt tho. 

Better luck with your replacement rod.

Tom