Did you try clicking at all? Or did you just assume it couldn't be reached because it wasn't next to the shore you were standing at? (Not saying you didn't, just asking for troubleshooting purposes.)
Sometimes, yes, but very rarely. Do you know you can throw your line left and right? On PC, I use the same keys that I use to move while the line is throwing.
Did you try clicking at all? Or did you just assume it couldn't be reached because it wasn't next to the shore you were standing at? (Not saying you didn't, just asking for troubleshooting purposes.)