How far can you cast?

[nickel]

G-loomis MAX GLX 1086-4 (9' 6wt) is what I'm casting right now for streamer fishing and have to say its a water loading one shot rocket!

Also when nymphing heavier flow or big water I use a G-Loomis streamdance GLX HLS 9' 6wt that is fast with a softer tip and more progressive action. If looking just solely for throwing streamers I recommend the Max Glx. But if needing to switch things up to a heavy nymph rig or streamers I like the Streamdance GLX HLS.

[shimloom]

Because I fish for Stripers I have had to learn to long cast. I took a leason from Steve Rajeff who taught me to double haul. I use a G.Loomis Cross Currant 9' 9" 8wt with SA Mastery Streamer Express and put out 75 to 85' on a good day. However, this type of casting wares me out after about an hour or so. On my 'Loomis GLX 9' 7wt I can hit 60-75' all day for LM and SM and that I enjoy more. I work out at the gym and do a lot of arm and back work to be able to do this, but at 55 it's starting to ware me out. A little!

[utah daveii]

just under 106' measured in competition.
112' not incompetition but measured.
consistently between 95' and 105'

[FlyFlinger2421]

Hey Nickel!
I just got ahold of a GLX Classic 9' 8wt. Tried it out in the yard this evening and went to 63' without much effort and without double hauling! That's pretty much the way I cast when I fish 'cuz I don't like to work at it.
You are sure right! The GLX series are smooth and pretty fast if this one is any indication. I couldn't pass it up for $238 shipped! Got a GLX 6wt 9' from the same guy for $228 shipped and can't wait to try it out on some big ol' trout!

[nickel]

Nice! Those classic models are a staple in the Loomis lineup and you got a good price on those beauties! 63' is a long distance. plenty of power in those rods.

[standman]

So much depends upon the tools in use (as well as the level of wind...of course). With my saltwater set up, I expect to cast more than 80' into the wind and more than 100' in my back yard. In general, I fish fiberglass and will get at least 70' with most of my 8' 5-7 weights and over 60' with the 3-4 weights. More in the back yard. I know I can get perhaps another 10' with my graphite rods, but why worry about that when it doesn't usually mean more fish. When I think I need even more distance, I'll pull out my 10' 6 or 8 weight graphite.