Quote Originally Posted by kbproctor View Post
Yep. Gotta have that, too, but re-read my statement. I said that distance depends on line flow more than balance. I did not discount any other factors. Good line flow means that good technique will only work better.
The line flow will be highly affected by the position of the non-rod holding hand. So for a right handed person when they are holding the line in their left hand, a cast will be improved by moving the hand and line towards the rod. The more in line with the first guide, the less resistance to the line.
Also, the balance of the rod will be changed.
It will be difficult to mend and control the line.
It will be more difficult to use the left hand as a line retreive and drag.
If I wanted to give this more time, I am sure I could expand this list.
So it is not just about distance. It is more to do about "fishabilty".