How far can you cast a baitcaster? 2024
1simplemann reply :
I have always been a spinning rod guy. Never learned to use a baitcaster since I saw no reason to change. My buddy gave me his older Diawa Procaster 100 H baitcaster since he hardly gets to go anymore. I've been playing with it in the yard over the winter. I'm getting better every time. I can cast it fairly accurately and the backlash are minimal. It's a 6'8" medium power and the butt is short so I can't really give it my all on a 2 handed cast. I have a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker on it and it looks like 12 or 14LB Stren mono is on the reel. Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup?
bagofdonuts reply :
I'd say your doing pretty good. I rarely bomb a long cast, usually a inside 20yds.
The big advantage to a bait casting reel over spinning is accuracy. Work on getting the bait to impossibly small targets at a shorter distance.
TOXIC reply :
Long casts are not brute strength. The key to a long cast is loading the rod correctly. Trying to muscle a long cast is where a lot of your backlashes will come from. It’s no different than the sweet spot on a tennis racket, baseball bat or golf club. The grunt is secondary to the proper form.
1simplemann reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 1:38 AM, TOXIC said:Long casts are not brute strength. The key to a long cast is loading the rod correctly. Trying to muscle a long cast is where a lot of your backlashes will come from. It’s no different than the sweet spot on a tennis racket, baseball bat or golf club. The grunt is secondary to the proper form.
Your correct, loading the rod properly is important. What I really wondering was where do I stand? What is a long cast w/ an average setup? I hear stories about pro's casting 100yds with dedicated cranking set up's. I know 100 yds is unrealistic w/ my set up but is the top end 40 yds? 50 yds? I really don't know since I don't have the experience w/ a BC.
Edited by 1simplemannThe Bassman reply :
That's plenty of distance. I think a lot of guys don't really know how far they're casting and tend to overestimate. BTW I think I would change out that weight for a practice plug. One wrong pull when it's stuck in the grass and you're out a tooth or possibly an eye.
A-Jay reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 2:03 AM, 1simplemann said:Your correct, loading the rod properly is important. What I really wondering was where do I stand? What is a long cast w/ an average setup? I hear stories about pro's casting 100yds with dedicated cranking set up's. I know 100 yds is unrealistic w/ my set up but is the top end 40 yds? 50 yds? I really don't know since I don't have the experience w/ a BC.
Unless you plan on winning a distance casting contest it may not matter much.
What does matter is if you're able to present your bait far enough & accurately enough to get bite.
If so, you're good.
If not, one or both will need to improve until you do.
Finally, rather than ripping off super casts, I've found it advantageous to be able to place my baits exactly where I wanted to inside of 30 or 40 FEET.
Bomb casts have their place in bass fishing but it may be a mistake to allow one's accuracy to suffer while doing it.
A-Jay
1simplemann reply :
Guys don't take this the wrong way. I appreciate your answers. I understand about accuracy etc. The more I play w/ it the more accurate I will become and so will the distance. I'm just curious. My question is. How far can you cast a baitcaster? Particularly with a setup similar to mine? How far is far? 30yds? 40yds? 50yds? Tight Lines to all. Thanks in advance.
A-Jay reply :
I've never actually stepped off or measured my casts.
But I'm a Rock Star with the wind at my back . . . .
A-Jay
Catt reply :
How far can you cast a baitcaster?
All the way down to a bass's mouth!
On the serious side I do complete in bait casting competition for distance & accuracy; at 75 yds I can consistently put my lure in a 2' diameter circle.
12poundbass reply :
Truth be told we're all getting between 400-500 yds each cast. This is why everyone is so reluctant to tell you and talked more about accuracy. You have some catching up to do. Hope this helps. ????
shovelmouth83 reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 1:19 AM, bagofdonuts said:I'd say your doing pretty good. I rarely bomb a long cast, usually a inside 20yds.
The big advantage to a bait casting reel over spinning is accuracy. Work on getting the bait to impossibly small targets at a shorter distance.
i have to say he is about right. i use these for power also. i will use spinning rods for finesse and then a baitcaster for such as cranking and buzzbaits. i will also use a spinning rod for jerk baits cause it just works for me.
MassYak85 reply :
I can probably get a 130 whopper plopper on the right rod out 50-60 yds but I'll take accuracy any day over distance
Gundog reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 2:52 AM, Catt said:
On the serious side I do complete in bait casting competition for distance & accuracy; at 75 yds I can consistently put my lure in a 2' diameter circle.
I'm picturing something like this.....
Only with baitcasters. 
Patrickt reply :
I think with a red eye Shad lipless (3/4ounce) I can probably go 50-60 yds. That is with a 7’ rod medium. The red eye goes like a bullet.
CroakHunter reply :
My farthest cast I've measure has been 82 yards. 7'11 heavy cranking rod, Abu Garcia winch, 30lb braid and a 10xd. But realistically with a set up like yours I could cast 40-45 yards with no backlash and decently accurate. Although I prefer the less than 15 yard pitches for hand to hand combat with little green fish
OCdockskipper reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 2:52 AM, Catt said:...at 75 yds I can consistently put my lure in a 2' diameter circle.
So can I, but it takes 3 casts and moving forward to the landing spot each time to accomplish. The last cast is more of a flip than a cast...
Bassin' Brad reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 2:50 AM, A-Jay said:I've never actually stepped off or measured my casts.
But I'm a Rock Star with the wind at my back . . . .
A-Jay
What's that rods length and action?
OCdockskipper reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 2:52 AM, 12poundbass said:Truth be told we're all getting between 400-500 yds each cast. This is why everyone is so reluctant to tell you and talked more about accuracy. You have some catching up to do. Hope this helps. ????
My longest cast was also my most painful cast. I had the wind with me, blowing about 50 MPH on a very calm day and I was throwing a Ned rig with a 2oz jighead. I fired the cast so far that it circled the globe & hit me in the back of the head, leaving me with a welt that required 200 stitches. Best thing about it was as the lure fell in the water behind me, it was engulfed by a bass well over the 25lb mark. I didn't get to weigh him because I had to go to the grocery store for band aids for my wound.
Yeah, that's the ticket...
scaleface reply :
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A-Jay reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 4:19 AM, Bassin' Brad said:What's that rods length and action?
That rig is a Shimano Calcutta 200D spooled with 15 lb InvisX Flourocarbon, mounted on a 7'4" Quantum Tour KVD Med Hvy Moderate Cranking Rod. I was throwing a loaded 1/2 Megastrike Skrikeback spinnerbait (bait ends up weight close to 3/4 oz).
Love how these composite rods Load Up & Launch a cast.
If you like 'chunking & winding' like I do - it's addicting.
Hooksets are fun too.
A-Jay
Bassin' Brad reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 5:31 AM, A-Jay said:That rig is a Shimano Calcutta 200D spooled with 15 lb InvisX Flourocarbon, mounted on a 7'4" Quantum Tour KVD Med Hvy Moderate Cranking Rod. I was throwing a loaded 1/2 Megastrike Skrikeback spinnerbait (bait ends up weight close to 3/4 oz).
Love how these composite rods Load Up & Launch a cast.
If you like 'chunking & winding' like I do - it's addicting.
Hooksets are fun too.
A-Jay
Yeah it looked good! Looked like you was chunking that spinnerbait a country mile.
fishwizzard reply :
With a 1oz sinker and a 7'3" rod, I can spool a Daiwa 1016 spool full of 30lb braid. My arbor knot held but there was enough energy left that I was worried that I damaged the spool. That was just a "lets see how a 1oz weight loads this rod" kind of cast, so I was just aiming at a distant treeline.
With a few exceptions, a sinker is going to out-distance any lure, so if you want to make you practice more effective, use an old jig or an old spinnerbait if you want a real challenge.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
I haven't met a baitcaster I couldn't spool on a cast! ????????
FishDewd reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 1:08 AM, 1simplemann said:I have always been a spinning rod guy. Never learned to use a baitcaster since I saw no reason to change. My buddy gave me his older Diawa Procaster 100 H baitcaster since he hardly gets to go anymore. I've been playing with it in the yard over the winter. I'm getting better every time. I can cast it fairly accurately and the backlash are minimal. It's a 6'8" medium power and the butt is short so I can't really give it my all on a 2 handed cast. I have a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker on it and it looks like 12 or 14LB Stren mono is on the reel. Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup?
Dunno, but I know I can't throw any of my baitcasters that far! I may have touched 100' a few times, but since I only use side or backhand casts that is pretty rare for me. I can't overhead cast anything worth a bean lol. Just doesn't work for me. I feel like I get much better load with a sideroll than bringing it back over my shoulder.
1simplemann reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 2:52 AM, Catt said:How far can you cast a baitcaster?
All the way down to a bass's mouth!
On the serious side I do complete in bait casting competition for distance & accuracy; at 75 yds I can consistently put my lure in a 2' diameter circle.
Catt, Thank you for a serious answer. I asked a simple question and I got safety tips but that's to be expected on a forum. LOL Anyway, What length rod and action do you use for competition? What size weight/lure/plug is used during competition?
TnRiver46 reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 4:31 AM, scaleface said:
When I saw this thread title I was going to type this but you beat me to it! And added a photo of Rico! Well played
Catt reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 8:39 AM, 1simplemann said:Catt, Thank you for a serious answer. I asked a simple question and I got safety tips but that's to be expected on a forum. LOL Anyway, What length rod and action do you use for competition? What size weight/lure/plug is used during competition?
The rod has varied over the years but my current choice is
Shimano Crucial CRC-X610MH
Length: 6' 10
Power Medium Heavy
Action: Extra Fast
Berkley Big Game 15# Mean Green
Shimano Calcutta CT100
Lures: Texas Rigged plastics because it has less wind resistance, usually 1/4-3/8 oz bullet weight & a 3/0 hook.
One of our archery buddies came up with the idea & designed the course.
burrows reply :
Two three four thousand miles or so.
J.Vincent reply :
You don't need to cast very far, the fish don't live on the moon
LxVE Bassin reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 2:52 AM, Catt said:How far can you cast a baitcaster?
All the way down to a bass's mouth!
On the serious side I do complete in bait casting competition for distance & accuracy; at 75 yds I can consistently put my lure in a 2' diameter circle.
This has “Tall Tale” written all over it lol
KP Duty reply :
I generally don't check the general bass forum, but this is juicy. I'll bet anyone short of jesus christ that they can't put a bait within 2" at 75yds. That is absurd. For the right amount I'll drive and record it...
CroakHunter reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 5:12 PM, KP Duty said:I generally don't check the general bass forum, but this is juicy. I'll bet anyone short of jesus christ that they can't put a bait within 2" at 75yds. That is absurd. For the right amount I'll drive and record it...
2 inches, yes that is absurd, but 2 feet is reasonable.
Catt reply :
Bait Casting Contest
Rules
Range: 5 targets set up on a football field at various angle from the deck; the field faces north & south
Deck: 24 tall x 4' x 4'
Tackle: Participants choice
Targets: Made from Styrofoam extrusion
Each participant is allowed 2 cast at each target
Points are only given for cast landing inside the target
Cast must be made at 30-40 yards; after that any combination of 4 casts can be used
Tie breaker: 1 cast @ the 75 yd target
Judge will be at each target to verify score
3' diameter @ 75 yds: 25 points
30" diameter @ 50 yds: 20 points
24" diameter @ 40 yds: 15 points
18" diameter @ 35 yds: 10 points
12" diameter @ 30 yds: 5 points
Sounds easy? Add wind, rain, back lashes, brain farts & artificial plants of various heights arranged around the target
Get a couple buddies, set up the range and give it a try 
TOXIC reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 8:39 AM, 1simplemann said:Catt, Thank you for a serious answer. I asked a simple question and I got safety tips but that's to be expected on a forum. LOL Anyway, What length rod and action do you use for competition? What size weight/lure/plug is used during competition?
All joking aside, you didn't ask a "simple" question. You asked a very complicated question. You do realize the infinite number of rod/reel/line/bait combinations that are possible correct? You do know that temperature/wind and any other of a hundred factors play into it as well? For me, max cast is different with every setup I have and I "rarely" ever use max cast because it makes a hookset all the more difficult in most cases. Bottom line, practice and get good at what you will use 99.9% of the time which is accuracy. Your casting will increase in distance and accuracy as you throw the baitcaster more. Good luck!!
Johnbt reply :
In the backyard, usually after getting a new reel, new line, a new rod, or maybe after servicing a reel...and not half trying while I fiddle with adjusting the reel...using a 6'6" MH/F and a Revo Premier, Metanium MGL, Steez SV TW or something similar...and Trilene XL 12 to 17 or maybe 30# braid of some sort... I usually manage accurate casts of 33 to 35 yards.
I measured it once and standing on the walk it's 33 to the front of the little maple with the birdfeeder and 35 to the back. Of course, that's using a 3/8 ounce spinnerbait and a 4" curly tail trailer and not something streamlined.
I have an 11' surf rod that will reach the woods using a 5- or 6-oz sinker if I put my back and legs into it. I've had to cut the line to get it down out the trees once or twice.
onenutinthewater reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 7:58 PM, Johnbt said:In the backyard, usually after getting a new reel, new line, a new rod, or maybe after servicing a reel...and not half trying while I fiddle with adjusting the reel...using a 6'6" MH/F and a Revo Premier, Metanium MGL, Steez SV TW or something similar...and Trilene XL 12 to 17 or maybe 30# braid of some sort... I usually manage accurate casts of 33 to 35 yards.
I measured it once and standing on the walk it's 33 to the front of the little maple with the birdfeeder and 35 to the back. Of course, that's using a 3/8 ounce spinnerbait and a 4" curly tail trailer and not something streamlined.
I have an 11' surf rod that will reach the woods using a 5- or 6-oz sinker if I put my back and legs into it. I've had to cut the line to get it down out the trees once or twice.
In my limited experience this is accurate for me as well. Depending on rod, weight, line, 30-40 yards seems on par for what I can throw and I am not superman or an old goat yet so I am guess that this is a fair number for the average joe fisherman.
Boomstick reply :
I would say probably typically cast no more than 50 yards on a roughly 7' rod but I can do it with pretty good and consistent accuracy, and guess the average cast is closer to 40. I've never really tried to setup my reel for max distance to be honest, but I'd probably have a lot more accidental birds nests if I did and would sacrifice a lot of accuracy.
If you can cast consistently at 30-36 with decent accuracy with a slightly shorter rod and without birds nesting, you're doing pretty well!
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
For bank fishing, I can cast as far as to the other side of shoreline that all i need. Sometime it goes too far though,lol.
Brad in Texas reply :
Odd. I have never thought of a baitcaster as being more accurate than spinning gear. One noted southeastern USA bass angler noted that because of work, he doesn't get to practice much between events so he uses a 4000 series spinning reel with info on how he goes about it from there. His big take-away, though, is he can make a cast or two and be up and running on spinning gear, not so much with baitcasters. And, he can hit spots they can't. He cashes checks.
I do think it differs a bit from person to person, no doubt. For short work, spinning tackle is hard to beat though. But, baitcasters are faster: not only re-casting more rapidly, but they generally bring the fish in faster, too.
Like most here, I'd take deadly accuracy over distance . . . any day. I'm okay here, not the best. I can hit a dinner plate's diameter out to about 50 feet, likely more, with a pitching motion with spinning gear. This is great for kayak fishing along banks.
I need to improve my "distance" casting back underneath docks/boathouses. That's a distance that concerns me!
Brad
P.S. If the Bass Master Classic fishes Northern Lakes, prime deep water fisheries, with the new rules regarding rod length, up to 10 feet now I think, KVD may win them all covering extra water on each cast. Ha! BR
ohboyitsrobby reply :
You're doing fine simplemann. On a similar setup-ish. My 6'8 okuma evx topwater rod and okuma stratus v reel I can put a 1/2 oz spook somewhere in the 50 yard range. And pretty accurately. The problem with real bomb casts is landing a fish that hits at the end. That's a lot of water to cover fighting an animal on its turf.
optimator reply :
This thread delivers 
KP Duty reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 5:32 PM, CroakHunter said:2 inches, yes that is absurd, but 2 feet is reasonable.
Agreed. My comment came off harsher than I intended though.
DBL000006 reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 1:08 AM, 1simplemann said:I have always been a spinning rod guy. Never learned to use a baitcaster since I saw no reason to change. My buddy gave me his older Diawa Procaster 100 H baitcaster since he hardly gets to go anymore. I've been playing with it in the yard over the winter. I'm getting better every time. I can cast it fairly accurately and the backlash are minimal. It's a 6'8" medium power and the butt is short so I can't really give it my all on a 2 handed cast. I have a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker on it and it looks like 12 or 14LB Stren mono is on the reel. Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup?
A few things come in to play with casting distance.
1. Lure weight
2. How you have the Reel setup.
You seem to have a good learning curve on the reel. Try messing with the spool tension knob. Loosen it a bit and see if you backlash. The reel settings are for certain applications you do while your fishing. Give it a go.
Catt reply :
Y'all need understand this competition doesn't relate to fishing other than practice..It's just a competition for Bragging Rights!
When I'm throwing Texas Rigs & Jig-n-Craws on deep water structure in 15-25' of water I'll be chunking 35-45 yards.
LxVE Bassin reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 6:56 PM, TOXIC said:All joking aside, you didn't ask a "simple" question. You asked a very complicated question. You do realize the infinite number of rod/reel/line/bait combinations that are possible correct? You do know that temperature/wind and any other of a hundred factors play into it as well? For me, max cast is different with every setup I have and I "rarely" ever use max cast because it makes a hookset all the more difficult in most cases. Bottom line, practice and get good at what you will use 99.9% of the time which is accuracy. Your casting will increase in distance and accuracy as you throw the baitcaster more. Good luck!!
I had some wind behind me and I was bombing some traps a good 60 yards. Missed 2 fish that hit the lure as soon as it hit the water. Distance definitely has effect on hookset.
Bankbeater reply :
A lot of variables. I can cast farther from a boat with a rat-l-trap when the wind is behind me than I can casting a split shot rig from the bank surrounded by tree limbs with the wind in my face.
12poundbass reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 5:12 PM, KP Duty said:I generally don't check the general bass forum, but this is juicy. I'll bet anyone short of jesus christ that they can't put a bait within 2" at 75yds. That is absurd. For the right amount I'll drive and record it...
@Catt said 2' that's 2 feet. Yes 2" (inches) at 75 yards would be pretty absurd.
WRB reply :
My average casting distance using jigs or deep diving crankbaits on deep structured rocky lakes is 40 yards, long cast is 50 yards. Accuracy depends on the cross wind, within 36" is OK 99% of the time at those distances.
You can pull off the yardage of line and mark the line with a black sharpie at 50 yards.
Another simple way is take a hula hoop to a football field with yard lines and practice casting. 50 yards is a very long cast under fishing conditions but doable with 3/8-1/2 oz jig, lot easier with 3/4 oz or deep diving crankbaits.
Big swimbaits with 8' rod a 75 yard cast is easy, 60 yards is about my average distance.
Tom
N Florida Mike reply :
My max. is probably 60 yards but I dont cast that far much . Im fairly accurate but I really only make that cast in open water. I mostly use soft plastics with little weight, so I could throw considerably further with heavier baits.
Im actually more accurate with spinning but dont get as far with distance. I do come close with a big senko on spinning though.!!
Dirtyeggroll reply :
Based on your responses, I think what you may have been trying to ask was “How do I know I am getting the most distance out of my casts?”
FishDewd reply :
Well if everything is stated is true, you all cast quite a bit farther than I do on average! Granted I rarely throw more than 3/8 oz though, usually closer to the 1/8 to 1/4 range. I'm more concerned with accuracy, too bad I'm not really that accurate especially when trying to pitch or flip. My pitches and flips have minds of their own. If I'm within the general vicinity of where I wanted it to go then I consider that a win.
1simplemann reply :
Actually, it was a simple question. The title to the thread is How far can you cast baitcaster? So Toxic How far can you cast a baitcaster with your set up? I realize there are variables between set up's and lure size etc. Catt gave a specific answer w/ his setup which I appreciated. Maybe it's me, I'm a direct person so I like direct answers.
On 3/27/2018 at 2:30 AM, ohboyitsrobby said:You're doing fine simplemann. On a similar setup-ish. My 6'8 okuma evx topwater rod and okuma stratus v reel I can put a 1/2 oz spook somewhere in the 50 yard range. And pretty accurately. The problem with real bomb casts is landing a fish that hits at the end. That's a lot of water to cover fighting an animal on its turf.
This answer that I can sink my teeth into. Thanks
On 3/26/2018 at 6:56 PM, TOXIC said:All joking aside, you didn't ask a "simple" question. You asked a very complicated question. You do realize the infinite number of rod/reel/line/bait combinations that are possible correct? You do know that temperature/wind and any other of a hundred factors play into it as well? For me, max cast is different with every setup I have and I "rarely" ever use max cast because it makes a hookset all the more difficult in most cases. Bottom line, practice and get good at what you will use 99.9% of the time which is accuracy. Your casting will increase in distance and accuracy as you throw the baitcaster more. Good luck!!
TOXIC reply :
You are right. It is a simple question.....so simple that an accurate answer is really not possible. I think you have a good idea from the responses that you have been given.
1simplemann reply :
On 3/27/2018 at 6:52 PM, TOXIC said:You are right. It is a simple question.....so simple that an accurate answer is really not possible. I think you have a good idea from the responses that you have been given.
Your a wealth a information. Thanks for clearing that up.
ThatredneckguyJamie reply :
well for me about the only time I use a baitcaster is bait fishing on the bottom..so, 7ft and then straight down lol
bagofdonuts reply :
On 3/27/2018 at 9:44 PM, 1simplemann said:Your a wealth a information. Thanks for clearing that up.
i want to change my original answer. 30 yards with a 1/2 oz weight is a joke.
I use to compete in fly rod casting competitions and 30 yards is respectable with a fly rod, but wouldn't win you anything.
I think people were trying to be nice and encourage you.
You should be able to throw a 1/2oz weight twice as far as you are.
Loosen the brakes, practice more, and educate your thumb.
how's that for direct.
deep reply :
Depends on the bait, but far enough to catch fish I guess. 30+ yards. I don't really pitch/ skip a lot, and I don't even know how to flip.
Disclaimer: I like longer rods (7'6"+), thinner line (as light as I can get away with), and my reels are set looser than "recommended".
new2BC4bass reply :
Based on your last 3 sentences: "Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup? ", I feel you are asking 2 questions.
"I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing." I happen to have a Procaster 100HN and feel it is a very solid reel. Especially for what it sold at. I gather from your post that you haven't been using a baitcast reel very long. You are asking about distance with accuracy. Personally I feel the answer to this question is "very good."
"How far can you guys cast with similar setup?" Now you are asking only about distance. Definitely further, and I am not nearly as good as most of these guys with a baitcast reel. How far? Couldn't say. Never tried a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker and measured the distance. I have measured lighter weights.
BTW, you had to know when you posted this that you would be getting some off-the-wall answers. I know I got a laugh out of several. Answers didn't help you in the least, but they were fun to read. 
FishDewd reply :
I could cast 300 yards... if I casted off the Grand Canyon! Too bad there wouldn't be any fish on the bottom.
1simplemann reply :
On 3/28/2018 at 8:16 AM, new2BC4bass said:Based on your last 3 sentences: "Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup? ", I feel you are asking 2 questions.
"I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing." I happen to have a Procaster 100HN and feel it is a very solid reel. Especially for what it sold at. I gather from your post that you haven't been using a baitcast reel very long. You are asking about distance with accuracy. Personally I feel the answer to this question is "very good."
"How far can you guys cast with similar setup?" Now you are asking only about distance. Definitely further, and I am not nearly as good as most of these guys with a baitcast reel. How far? Couldn't say. Never tried a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker and measured the distance. I have measured lighter weights.
BTW, you had to know when you posted this that you would be getting some off-the-wall answers. I know I got a laugh out of several. Answers didn't help you in the least, but they were fun to read.
Mostly I was just asking about distance. My buddy came over last night and put one 40 yds on his 2nd try. He has been using BC'rs for 15 yrs. He said he could probably put one 45-55 yds if my yard wasn't so tight. My casting area is kinda restricted because of a overhead wire so side arm casts are a must. I pushed the issue tonite and accidently went over the wire. It went 40yds easy. Not very accurate at that distance but right now I'm just playing. I see a dedicated cranking rod for open water in my future. Yes your right it's the internet so your bound to get some joker's. It's to be expected.
OnthePotomac reply :
I fish a lot of plastics in heavy grass beds and you do not want long casts in this environment. Maybe 20yds at most.
grub_man reply :
Farther than I can set the hook and about 2 yd shorter than that bass that just broke on the surface.
desmobob reply :
As far as I need to, plus ten feet. Good to go. 
Tight lines,
Bob
RPreeb reply :
I can cast far enough to catch fish. What more do I need? I'll never win either a distance or an accuracy contest, but that isn't part of my plan, so I'm okay with it.
Fishinthefish reply :
1/2oz range I can cast easily 70+ yards. Never do it though unless theres an absolute need to.
rippin-lips reply :
I’ve heard a kastking reel on a favorite rod with spool speed bearings, can easily toss a weightless senko 85 yards.
BaitFinesse reply :
On 3/30/2018 at 5:14 AM, rippin-lips said:I’ve heard a kastking reel on a favorite rod with spool speed bearings, can easily toss a weightless senko 85 yards.
To be correct they cast 1 mile. That's what I keep hearing.
BassWhole! reply :
On 3/27/2018 at 11:06 PM, bagofdonuts said:i want to change my original answer. 30 yards with a 1/2 oz weight is a joke.
I use to compete in fly rod casting competitions and 30 yards is respectable with a fly rod, but wouldn't win you anything.
I think people were trying to be nice and encourage you.
You should be able to throw a 1/2oz weight twice as far as you are.
Loosen the brakes, practice more, and educate your thumb.
how's that for direct.
#distanceshaming, I like it!
TOXIC reply :
Just to be clear, I wasn't trying to be a jokester but it's no different than saying "I bought a new car how fast will it go". The devil's in the details.
puddlepuncher reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 1:08 AM, 1simplemann said:It's a 6'8" medium power and the butt is short so I can't really give it my all on a 2 handed cast. I have a 1/2 oz teardrop sinker on it and it looks like 12 or 14LB Stren mono is on the reel. Anyway, I can cast 30 to 36 yds reasonably accurate. I was wondering how I'm doing. How far can you guys cast with similar setup?
Since you listed your exact set up not a hypothetical in your first post here's my answer.
With my 6'6" M I can cast a 1/2 oz lure easily (no wind) 50 yards, the distance from beside my deck to the treeline. With the wind at my back I've spooled a Chronarch with 50 lb braid, probably about 75 yards +. Closest lure I could compare to give you reference would be a spoon, and a lipless close second as far as optimal aerodynamics are concerned.
Sounds like you're doing fine for someone learning how to use a bait caster. The thing about learning how to use a baitcaster is you become obsessed with distance until you realize it's not that important. That's when you are really getting the hang of it.
1simplemann reply :
On 3/31/2018 at 10:56 AM, Maverick said:
Since you listed your exact set up not a hypothetical in your first post here's my answer.
With my 6'6" M I can cast a 1/2 oz lure easily (no wind) 50 yards, the distance from beside my deck to the treeline. With the wind at my back I've spooled a Chronarch with 50 lb braid, probably about 75 yards +. Closest lure I could compare to give you reference would be a spoon, and a lipless close second as far as optimal aerodynamics are concerned.
Sounds like you're doing fine for someone learning how to use a bait caster. The thing about learning how to use a baitcaster is you become obsessed with distance until you realize it's not that important. That's when you are really getting the hang of it.
For those above, this is how you answer a question. No jokes or vague answers. Some answers were well intentioned but not what I was looking for. Maverick gave a reasonable answer that describes his setup and how far he can cast it. A simple answer to a simple question. Maverick, thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm not obsessed w/ distance by any means. I'm just casting in the yard for fun. I can't really fish yet (We just another 2" last night. I'm so over winter!) and I'm bored. I just wanna see far this thing will go! In most case's, when I'm fishing my casts are 10-20yds of less. The only situation that I see where long casts will benefit me is when I'm trying to cover water and not casting to specific targets.
Josh Smith reply :
I regularly "longfish" out to 35 yards or so. That's my current accurate distance.
This technique helps with really spooky fish.
Regards,
Josh
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