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1. What are the reasons for learning the double haul ?
The double haul adds load to the rod and increases line
speed. This aids in distance csting, wind casting, and general line
handling.
2. Explain the most important factor for casting accuracy!
Having a straight casting plane directed at the target.
This might mean changing the trajectory of the casting plane. But most
always means having a straight back cast and forward to be most accurate.
3. How do you combine casts for getting a longer drag-free float
?
You might combine a standard straight line cast with a
curve or use a mend to increase slack line and allow the fly a longer float
without drag.
4. When do you use the reach-cast and when the bow-cast ?
The reach cast and bow cast are used to get a longer float
or avoid an obstacle or current. The reach cast may be used more for even
current, no multiple currents. Bow cast can be directed within a faster or
slower current that is in the line of the desired target.
5. What is the result of a high rod stop on the back cast ?
If the entire casting plane has been changed the high
rod stop on the back will produce a high backcast.
6. What is the result of a straight line movement of your
rod tip during the power stroke ?
A tight loop.
7. What is the most important factor in distance casting ?
Line speed.
8. What is the best term to describe the most important
part of casting ?
Stop
9. Describe the line angle when casting 20 feet or less !
45 degrees (approximately)
10. Why do you make a positive stop at the end of the back
and end of the forward cast ?
To transfer energy from the rod into the line, and
create a loop.
11. What is the main function of the double haul ?
Increase load on the rod and increase line speed to
overall increase line speed and power.
12.
When should you make
maneuvers of the rod tip to make various slack line casts ?
When
you are fishing over opposing currents or when obstacles need to be avoided
(pocket water).
13. How do you cast directly into a wind ?
1. High Backcast low frontcast
2. Side are cast under the wind.
3. Normal casting stoke with increased line speed
4. High trajectory Belgian cast
5. Tighten loop
6. Galway
cast
14. Why should there always be tension on the line between
your hand and the 1e guide ?
Retain a feeling of connectedness and keep slack out of
the system to prevent tailing loops (dip down rod path)
15. What is the most important factor in distance casting ?
Line speed
16. Why do you mend the line ?
To keep slack in the line on the water to prevent the
fly from dragging against the current
17. What can you tell me about the direction of front and
back cast when casting a well-shaped loop ?
The front and back cast should be 180 degrees apart and
remain in the same vertical and horizontal plane. This will prevent tailing
and wide loops (vertical plane, casting plane) and rounded backcasts (horizonatal
plane, line plane)
18. When does the loop start to form ?
Directly after the stop.
19. How does the twisting of the wrist on the back cast
influence the casting ?
It opens the loop horizontally, this removes the
effectiveness of the cast by using more energy. This is a natural tendency
of the wrist when taken behind the shoulder.
20. How does the way of holding the handle change when
casting long distances ?
This is a matter of style and does not need to change.
But many distance casters choose a key grip versus a thumb over grip.
21. How do you perform slack line casts best ?
By imparting the slack just after the stop in the
direction and for the duration (size) that is desired.
22. Can you do spey casting only with spey rods ?
No
23. Are the basic fundamentals of the casting stroke in the
casting of two-handed rods similar to single hand rods ?
Yes
24. How do you pick line off the water correctly ?
By lifting the line off the water until the leader is
only on the water or the fly is only on the water, then beginning the back
cast.
25. What is the result of a good, positive stop ?
Good energy transfer, good loop formation, and easier
casting.
26. What happens if you unload the rod before the line of
the back cast is straightened ?
Since the rod is going to be stopped or drifting back as
the line is unrolling I am not sure this is possible. I would assume it
would kill the cast.
27. Should you drift the rod forward to keep the line tight
when the backcast is unrolling ?
At times yes, usually done after the drift back, Slide
Loading (Joan Wulff).
28. What is fly casting all about ?
Bending and unbending the fly rod in a specific manner
to move the fly to the desired target. (getting the fly to the fish to catch
fish)
29. How does the rod hand motion change from a short to a
long cast ?
Long cast, long stroke; short cast, short stroke
(possibly also a style change, some casters have more wrist movement (hand)
movement in short casts and less in long casts)
30. When should you release the line when trying to shoot
line forward ?
Directly after the stop, seen as the stop by some.
31. Does a rod's action contribute to the tailing loop problem
?
In the hands of competent caster no. But, depending on
the persons own style and muscle type, possibly. A caster use to a fast rod that
throws a slow rod may tail because of the more abrupt power application of
the faster rod. A caster use to a slow rod that uses a fast rod generally
will not have this problem as they are use to casting with a very smooth
speed up and stop.
32. What can you tell me about the line speed in distance casting
?
Fast line speed long cast, slow line speed shorter cast
33. How do you cast sink tip lines ?
Wider loops and softer casting, not as abrupt stops
34. How do you cast heavy nymphs or streamers ?
Wide loops and softer casting, not as abrupt stops, Belgian,oval,
or circle cast (also above)
35. Are wind knots caused by high or low line speed or
independent from it ?
They are truly independent of it, but may be more
frequent because of high wind speeds and people not accustomed to handle it.
36. Does going up one line size make distance casting easier
?
It makes casting shorter distances easier but may
actually make casting long distances harder (depending on the rod)
37. Is a smooth casting stroke most efficient ?
Yes
38. Should the rod travel in a wide arc when casting long distance
?
The rod will travel in a wide arc during the distance
casting stroke, but the tip will travel in a more or less straight line path.
39. Describe how to make a correct double haul(except
tournament casting) !
The line is pulled on in the same length and same speed
as the power application the casting hand is making. The line is then given
back as the line is unrolling to prevent slack. Then performed again.
40. Describe a slack line cast !
A cast made to impart slack on the water to prevent drag
on the fly. The rod is stopped after making a normal cast, then moved in the
direction the slack is desired and for the size of the slack desired. A
short movement to the right for a short amount of time produces a small
amount of slack to the right. A larger movement for a longer amount of time
in whatever direction produces a larger slack area in the cast.
41. Explain the casting flaw that most commonly causes
tailing loops!
An unsmooth application of power. (dipping down of the
rod tip)
42. Describe how to pick up a long line from water !
Start slow and lift high until very little line is left
on the water (preferably leader only) then begin back cast.
43. Describe the difference of a short cast in comparison to
a 30-40 ft. cast !
A short cast uses a short stroke and less power (slower
speed) a longer cast uses a longer stroke and greater power (more speed)
44. Describe the mechanics of shooting line when distance casting
!
Release the line immediately after the stop
45. Describe how and when to use a reach cast !
A reach cast is made directly after the stop. Line is
shot while the rod is moved perpendicular to the target to the right or
left. A reach cast can be used in a variety of situations; differing
currents, avoid obstacle, line wont lay over the fish, same current but
longer drift.
46. Explain the arm motions during a basic casting stroke !
The arm would be horizontal. As the line is picked up
from the water the forearm raises until the leader only is on the water. The
power stroke is then applied and the forearm is moved crisply rearward and
raised slightly at the elbow, then stopped abruptly. Once the line has
almost completely unrolled the forearm move forward for the loading move, the
elbow is then dropped as the power stroke is completed and the rod is sped up
and stopped. The forearm would then follow the line to the water surface
until horizontal again.
47. What mistakes create tailing loops and how do you
eliminate them ?
Abrupt power application, excessive arm movement, to
much power, to early of a stop, narrow casting stroke, two stage casting
stroke, pushing forward. Corrected individually different but all of them
require smoothing out the stroke and using the proper stroke length to the
amount of line being cast,
48. Describe the most important presentation casts an when
to use them !
Curve casts and slack line casts. When a drag free
drift is required, an obstacle needs to be avoided, or the line should not be
directly over a fish.
49. Describe how to make a positive stop !
Flex the muscles in the arm and wrist, squeeze the grip.
50. Which is the most common casting mistake when making a
backhand cast ?
Coming in front of the body.
51. Why have a lot of beginners a horizontally opened loop
while backhand casting ?
Unfamiliar motion, awkward motion. To much a arm
movement.
52. How would you explain to a student all of the basic
motions required for learning the Double Haul ?
By pantomiming (Krieger) the cast with no rod,
53. Demonstrate and explain the hand motions of the basic
casting stroke !
Hand follows the arm and snaps back slightly in the back
cast and forward slightly in forward cast, this is part of the power stroke
(style, not necessarily with every caster)
54. Demonstrate and explain the arm movement of the line
hand when double hauling !
Explained in the double haul above.
55. How would you teach someone to cast a tighter loop ?
Use the shorter stroke possible with the amount of line
being cast with the most efficient stop and smoothest cast.
56. Which instructions can you give a beginner for casting a
double handed rod ?
Do not use to large a casting stroke, wait for the line
to unroll, and don’t overpower the cast. Follow the basic principles
of single handed casting.
57. Explain how to hold the handle of a two handed rod !
(style) many would say to have the non-dominant hand on
the bottom part of the lower grip and the dominant hand on the top ¼ part of
the upper grip. Using a thumb over grip.
58. Explain the most important casts with a two handed rod !
Single spey, double spey, snake roll.
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