Having read Ron's books, viewed Fish_Eye's video, and...gotten a hands-on lesson with Ron himself, I can say that I am better off than I was before.
True, distance can be counterproductive sometimes. Most of you Rhody guys are BLESSED with water that has rocky structure and deep water not far from shore (and you should feel fortunate!).
1) But there are times and places, even in New England when and where I want to reach fish 500 or more feet out...usually big water with lots of sand. South Beach @ MV is one. South Cape Beach. A few other sandy spots in RI even. Furthermore...
2) As Mike said, I cast more with FAR LESS EFFORT than I did before (less back and knee pain too which is a plus for me)
3) I can cover more water with a plug than before!
4) I've learned and adopted techniques specifically intended for pluggging, chunking, and sending bank sinkers into orbit (if you're into that kind of thing). And they work! If you learn and practice...
I wouldn't see any of you complain if you accomplish the feat in below picture...Ron can effortlessly dump 600+ feet of 25 lb. Berkley Mono (Newell P-220 w/ aluminum spool) repeatedly. And yes, catch fish.
Does it HURT to have this skill? NO!
I'm no expert angler, but lately even I have been able to push 700 feet (seven hundred) measured with a five ounce bank sinker! No amount of hardware can compensate for lack of technique.
Get the book, watch Fish_Eye's video, GO SEE RON...you guys have a living treasure trove of knowledge in your own back yard!
Just my own $0.02.
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