05-05-2009, 11:21 PM
The problem with that is you lose power for the forward cast because the rod is no longer being used as a lever to most efficiently shoot the line on the forward delivery.
You watch anyone who is very good at throwing extreme distances (100 to 120 feet) and the rod is pretty much laid back almost horizontal to the ground/water. The keys to having a strong distance cast are
-long powerstroke
-very defined pause in the back cast
-perfectly horizontal path of travel of the rod
-efficient double haul
-even application of power throughout the cast
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You watch anyone who is very good at throwing extreme distances (100 to 120 feet) and the rod is pretty much laid back almost horizontal to the ground/water. The keys to having a strong distance cast are
-long powerstroke
-very defined pause in the back cast
-perfectly horizontal path of travel of the rod
-efficient double haul
-even application of power throughout the cast
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