Casting distance.....how important is it?

[MAKAI]

Sweetwater put it well. We fish the same piaces, if you can't let it fly 100yds or better you can't hit the edge of the drop off. Which is usually holding fish. We specifically use gear to let us do this, as does 2na. It's not always necessary, but some spots need the ability of distance. Like golf, at times you have to to be able to bring out the Big dog to play the course.