Casting distance

Any benefit in distance between one spinning reel and another given the
same parameters- line, weight, pole, effort?
I have an old Quantum Snapshot spinning real, I think 15y/o or so, with
the trigger & pin. I haven't used it much so its in good condition but
looking at maybe getting a new spinner.
****Top concern is more distance. I fish from shore exclusively.
There are a few spots -bushes, sunkin trees that I have to really whip
the pole to reach. At times throwing the crawler off.
Needing oh 15 more feet with less effort but dont want to add sinkers or
the like. I too want the real to be under 8oz to go with a 3.6oz St
Croix Avid 8' rod.
****Ive been eyeing a Shimano Stradic FI 1000. Reasons
reputation, weight 7.4oz and the advertizing of the way it winds/lays
the line on spool AERO WRAPII and their "new" spool-lip shape. All to
increase distance. Well does it :-)?
Bass dont get too big under 16" mostly so not needing a "strong"/drag
real.
Thanks
Ray

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Ray, I am mostly a spinning reel enthusiast, I have Quantums, Garcias,
and even some old Mitchels. What I find that makes the most difference
in casting distance, is the line! I have almost exclusively went to
fluoro carbon on all my reels. I use mostly 6 lb., and a lite to medium
rod, mostly Quantum Tour additions. I also fish from the bank....and I
can cast to almost any structure here on my lake with those set ups. I
fish a lot of soft plastics, and use little or no weights, of course the
type, and weight of the bait makes a lot of difference, but I think the
line is the "key"....after all, a spinning reel is basically a "free"
cast.

Just my opinion....

John B