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Originally Posted by Slipknot

I have seen some impressive casts as well, I think the choice of equipment is key to begin with. Plug choice, line, rod , reel and technique all have to be spot on to get 2/3's the way across. Three quarters is quite an accomplishment. I used to cast more than halfway with a jig on my breakaway 1209 with 65 lb braid, not anymore, in fact I have not landed a fish in the canal this year.

My set up when I just started was a Ugly stick 9 foot with a Penn 6500ss and 50 pound Power Pro, that set up could cast a 2 to 3 oz plug very far