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[fishin] I throw light jerk bait and want to cast farther than anyone that I fish with. What do you recommend? I haven't seen a baitcaster that will throw a light bait further.
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Spinning outfit with 8 lb test will do what you want. If you want lots of fun go ultralight with 4-6 lb test. Or the other choice would be to go with a heavier bait.[:/]
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Try braided line as well.
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I agree with the lighter line approach but it's only part of the system. User a little longer rod with a lighter tip. Not sloppy or whippy, but a medium or medium light rod with a fast action should load nicely. Also, make sure you're using a large enough reel. A 1500 series reel is nice and light but the smaller spool does not allow line to peel off quickly and can shorten your casts.

I fish a 7' medium power, extra fast action rod with 2500 Daiwa reel, loaded with 8lb line. I can throw small to larger baits pretty far, and the larger spool allows the line to fly off the reel with minimal wind knots.

HockeyMan
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Like the others have said, I would go with a long 7ft spinning rod with a soft tip and about 6-8 lb line.
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Get a Steelhead (8-9ft) rod, fast action tip and 6-8lb test. That's what I use to chuck swim baits. I can throw light cranks alot farther then with my 7ft rods.
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