Any tips for overhead casting? I can cast sidearm pretty far and starting to pitch alright, but every time I try to go overhead I get a huge overrun.

I have the same problem  so I only cast sidearm with the baitcaster  Guess I need more practice

What happens to casting accuracy at night when you can't see the target?

What happens to casting accuracy at night when you can't see the target?

I can still see at night , although not as clearly but  can find a target and throw to it. Although i have not yet actually fished at night i have been on the lake and been able to see quite well(especially if there is a full moon), also another sense comes into play,"feel",which is what accuracy is all about the ability to "feel" how hard to throw the object (in this case a lure) to get it to land near or on the intended target.That the reason people practice is to enhace there feel for a certian technique.

but i have no one to measure against which is the reason for the original post i had no idea as to how far the average person can cast and still be accurate.

p.s. anyone know how to turn off the overtype mode in the reply box?

There is no standard for measuring casting accuracy; it varies with each individual.

I can consistently hit targets at  

Flipping: 5 yards - 4 diameter.

Pitching: 10-15 yards depending on the weight of lure 6 diameter

Casting: 70-75 yards 3' diameter

Now this is in casting competition under ideal conditions; on the water I throw all that out the window except for the Flipping. Flipping-N-Pitching is done in heavy cover so I simply move tighter to the cover giving the bass less line to wrap me up. Casting on deep water structure I stay below 50 yards and strip line letting my lure drop straight down.

I must add with my physical disabilities I have not competed in resent years

man those are some good numbers catt, i am no where near those numbers i definitely need some practice. thanks for the info. I can now practice towards a set goal. If i can attain the numbers you have provided i will consider myself "good" in those categories.

I use an old benchmark - the side of a barn  ;D

It's funny, I don't spend much time thinking about pitching or flipping (I grew up on spinning gear). I fish from the bank and due to limited access to the water, I usually cannot stand close enough to my targets for those techniques.  I'm usually more concerned about casting distance so more structure is available to me.  However, even when casting for distance, I still try to visualize the place where my lure will drop.  Once in a while, it actually lands close to the spot  (if you measure close in yards)