Casting distance will improve with practice. The trick is to get as much power into the cast while keeping it smooth and controlled. Better distance is always achieved when your rigs are perfectly balanced – the right sinker for the line class and rod class. I always advise novices to feel the difference between casting a heavy mono carolina rig on an 8-foot rod and a mid-weight metal slice with braid on a 12-foot rod. This experiment gives you a feel for the physics of casting and how nothing beats a perfectly weighted lure on the end of your mainline or leader. Surf and rock anglers are always seeking more distance. Their distance trick is simple; longer rods.