I dunno about this one... I could see with a lower end, or mid level reel, but if you have ever made a cast with a good baitcaster, they go for miles. I can rocket Zara Spook Jr's with my Shimano Calais further then I ever have with a spinning outfit, not to mention the control I have over it compared to a spinning setup. A night and day difference between that and the Citica I started out with. I won't even mention how far I can toss muskie lures with my Abu Record 60/Shimano Compre 8' combo.
Alot of the distance has to do with a combination of the correct rod/reel for the job.