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    Walter & Group...

    Task 9.  Demonstrate the single Spey cast, explaining when and where to use this cast.  Cast to a minimum distance of 40 feet.  Use a single-handed rod.  Allowances will be made if casting on grass.  No hauling allowed.

    Expectations :  The cast must be executed in a smooth manner, demonstrating a proper lift, position of the anchor and formation and alignment of the D or V loop in line with the target.  The candidate must be able to explain the conditions that would determine when and where this cast would b used including wind direction and bank position.  No tailing loop on the forward cast.


    Passed  (___)

    Failed    (___)

    (___)  Did not know when or where to use (bank position / wind direction).

    (___)  No lift. (Dragged line into place).

    (___)  Anchor piled or L shaped.

    (___)  Poorly formed D-loop (not in plane with forward cast).

    (___) Tailed forward cast .



    Comments:  ______________________________________________________________


    [GH]  Ready for your comments and / or concerns.