long rods

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Has anyone tried spinning rods in the 9 to 13 foot range for lake fishing?

I once stood next to a fellow who was casting a few yards farther than me, and he pulled in crappies (17) on every other cast while I was skunked. He was a local and explained that I wasn't making it to the hole.

That experience has never left me, and I'm wondering how much farther you can reach with a long rod. Okuma has a 10 ft. Celilo rod that's rated for 4-12 lb. line. If there's a chance this could give me a third more distance compared to a 6.5 ft. rod, that would be interesting.

Given the same line and lure weight, how much is a 10 ft. rod worth when it comes to distance?