i do it alot. small fly with a split shot 18 inches up. clouser minnow is weighted and can cast well.flies that hold water can be cast far and has a slow sink to it. i am working on tying dan blantons fatal atrraction fly on a 1/16 jig head. my worm fly[richs ultimate worm] is a weedless 4.5 inch chenille worm casts well with spinning gear go for it