I was getting 30 -35 yards on any cast with any given rod with different specs on the reels and line. With my new carrot stick and the Quantum smoke, 20lb powerline pro. Im casting about 40-50 yards(insane)...it takes me forever to walk the dog all the way back now. It does however suck in casting out buzz baits.
i was cast pretty far with my 7'6" basspro carbonlite rod until i snapped it in half when my jig got snagged. to me that shouldn't happen. the line or the knot should have came first. i was using 15# seaguar floro. really smooth casting strong line. alot of memory tho. my buddy uses kvd line conditioner and he has had really good success with it.
i like it until it broke in half. it was a mh fast taper with micro guides. i can't stand micro guildes. i feel like it rubs the line and it kinda sounds like nails on a chalk board. i think the abu garcia veritas is an excellent rod for the money. i would recommend one to anyone.