i know the value of rod lenght.On the great lakes 13 ft noodle rods with 6 lb mono are used to catch 20+ salmon.When we fished in the gulf, 12 ft rods and 2oz pyamid sinkers could easily be tossed 40 yards. Most of my spinning rods are well over 7 ft.So I will assume a 6.5 fast tip bait casting rod will cast a 1/4 oz bait at least 40 ft.or more