{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Another distance casting question

Okay -- the measuring tape doesn't lie.  

I've been working and working to try to improve my casting in various respects, (curving, mending over items I put in the grass, etc.) and with distance....since I like SW and it's always pretty windy out there.   

I put the 100' of tape out today on a day with little wind, and found that with the 5 weight and 8 weight I was able to really only reliable hit about 74' in repeated attempts...and that's with shooting a good amount of line and me definitely putting effort into it.  I'm relaxed only out to about 60' honestly.   Strangely, the heavier rod made no difference, with maybe 1-2 casts a few feet longer but with the fly and leader totally collapsing into a huge mess.  I've fished enough now to know that I prefer pretty moderate action rods, and the 8 weight is definitely more fast and less suited to how I like to cast....and this is even noticeable to me at shorter distances. I'm thinking about overlining that sucker.......

I'm stuck at this distance and can't seem to get better!  Both rods are lined with their printed lines, and both lines are typical floating, WF lines with (I think) similar head lengths and such.  

Anyway -- this is with very vigorous double hauling, etc.  Should one be able to hit 100' with a regular floating WF line, or is this something I need a longer head/rear taper for (or shooting head)?  Do I suck?  I'm pretty sure I know the answer but wanted to get some opinions ;).  

Gene

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