92Esquire:
I cast without catching anything behind me, The rod is 6' 6", and my hand is 5' 0" above the ground. So the "Tiptop" guide is 11' 6" above the ground.
I cast with the reel seat held firmly against my arm (no spin-cast wrist movement), and let the rod load, using the my elbow as the fulcrum. This way, I do not have to strain to cast 60 feet, instead I let the rod be the lever to multiply my arm motion by 6. The loops are tight which will help "Keepyth Thynne Baakast Upeth!" ~Parnelli