how line effects casting distance

[mkemike]

I think you might want to go a touch longer on the rod you're using for crank baits. I would also switch out to fluro line instead of braid. If you really want to use braid go with tracerbriad. It is a lot smoother a much more round which I have found to help increase casting distance. Also give a line conditioner a try. I use Reelmagic and it seems to help a little bit.
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