Fritz Nordengren wrote in message news:yOxvb.70989$Dw6.360193@attbi_s02...
Okay -- but why? First, lets look at a few things. Line weight -- the
heavier the line, the farther the distance...as an exagerated example,
compare how far your can throw a dock line on your boat with how far you
can throw your power pro.

Next, let's look at friction --- usually, a mono or flouro will be
smoother than Powerpro so less friction -- UNLESS the mono comes off the
reel in loops or twists which cause more contact with the guides.

I think that's the key here. The mono is much slicker than the
powerpro. Both seem to be about the same limpness.

But mostly: how is your form? How much do you load the rod on your
back cast? How do you stop your forward cast? What kind of trajectory
does your lure have as it moves away from you? All those components
probalby affect your total distance more than the brand of rod or size
of reel (within reason).

Golfers and fly fishers spend hours practicing their form.....

Good point.

I switched to 6lb mono. It definitely casts farther. Enough to make me
switch. It takes some getting used to. If I tighten the knot
incorrectly the line curls up. And you can't use a snap hookset, it
has to be a long steady pull.

Thanks!

Chuck.