Did some test casting with my Loomis S781 IMX rod and my Loomis SJ6400 IMX. I used the same Diawa SS1300 reel spooled with the Berkley 4# Fireline on both rods. To my surprise I got almost the same results with both rods. One is 64" long and the other is 78" long. I filled the spool to the rim and I believe this contributed to increased casting distance. You couldn't get away with this with mono or fluorocarbon. The casting weights were exact by my weighing and the distances were tape measured in my driveway. Each value is a average of 20 casts. I have been using these combo's for probably 35 years for my gill and crappie fishing. The sensitivity with the braid is outstanding. I think maybe I have too much time on my hands!
1/16oz - 60'
1/32oz - 49'
1/48oz. - 35'
On anything lighter I use a weighted casting float.







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