Jerry,

Contact Sea Angler magazine, as they will tell you who is a registered
insructor in your area, Casting tuition really will help you improve
distance with a lot less effort! have a look at our casting page at
http://www.castandcatch.com/casting/casting.htm or browse around the
casting section of the forum at
http://www.castandcatch.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=33

Best of luck

Pete