…how far should a fisherman learn to cast? I realize that most trout & bass are caught probably 50ft or closer and that a person should only cast as far as the situation dictates. 

However, I am practicing my double hauls (line speed) and trying to keep a 180 degree plane resulting in tighter loops and more distance. I am a firm believer in working on the more difficult executions first…..then, the short casts will be easier.

Right now if I am in stroke I can probably


cast around 70ft. How concerned should I be in casting 80 90 or 100 ft. I work on my casting skills almost everyday. I am determined to become a great caster. 

I kinda live in an area where fly fishing is not real popular so I have to rely on advice from pros like yourself. Most of my fishing is in lakes and ponds near my home…and I hope to next spring do some smallmouth fishing in southern Missouri