Quote Originally Posted by wolfhnd View Post

Do you think you can cast small jigs farther with a long pole?
Not always & not necessarily. A lot of casting "distance" has to do with the line & reel spool size. But, a longer rod (>6ft) can be a benefit to casting distance if it has a fast action tip. The other benefit I've noticed is what "Glasseyes" said about the rod length allowing you to take up slack line better/faster when setting the hook (and with less effort).