Daiwa Sandstorm/Casting Probs

[skatenchips]

Need ya help fellers..!!!
As a "Freshy"ive been more than happy to use 12ft heavy feeder
rods for numurous tasks.70/80 yard chucks have been ample.
So..........i read all the articles....and the sandstorm was given
a good all round revue.
I use the 12ft version with a Daiwa Emcast Advanced 5000 reel F/S (15lb red ice)...4/5 oz on a 3 hook flapper rig....i can only
do a over the shoulder lob at the moment,but still can only average 60/70 yds max.
I just cant seem to be able to compress the rod to generate
any more speed /distance.
Is it the rod..? is it me..? Should i just make do..?
Or would a longer rod be more suiatable to a "Lobber" like me.
Its a beautiful rod and im gutted i cant seem to get the best of it.
any suggestions...or equipment change recommendations
would be really helpfull if im to get summit outa this side of the sport................Cheers Fellers
Gary

[sparkypaul]

casting lessons that's all i can say, the sand storm is a good rod and will launch a bait into the distance. try of the ground put the lead at your feet to really compress the rod from the start, or straight out if you want something a bit easier to start with. hope this helps not that i know what I'm doing any way lol.

[markv]

Try using a clipped rig instead of a flapper, it will give you a little more distance and less drag in the air

[slippery]

Try a heavier lead go to a 6oz.

[skatenchips]

looks like ill be doing a OTG cast with a clipped down rig holding 6oz of lead on it...........lol
no seriously thanks for your suggestions..
you dunno how frustrating it is to have wot you hope is a good balanced set up.and cast a girls distance..
might have to make changes ..ie ..get rid and start over
with something a bit softer/longer more suited to a "Lobby"

Cheers anyway Gary