Hauls, more / Mends for MCCI exam

Walter & Group......

From Ally Gowans:

Hi Gordy,

 

The method of making hauls along the rod’s axis as described by Michael is known as “axial hauling” (perhaps another term for the definitions?). It is certainly the most efficient direction in which to haul and should be the “standard” teaching method in my opinion. Using it friction and consequently line wear is substantially reduced, furthermore the directional relationship of the haul in my experience is easily understood by students. To make perfect hauls they then just have to get the haul acceleration and timing right!

 

Best wishes,

Ally Gowans

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From Lou Bruno:

Thanks for the info and the explanation it sure did help. This is why I wanted to participate in the study group. By doing this it helps me not only as a casting instructor but also prepares me to be able to teach and explain fly casting.

 

Tight Lines

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Lou... 

That's the whole idea of our Group .... we teach and learn from one another !

Gordy

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Just before I left, last month, Gary Eaton had asked about the width of the mends at various distances required on the MCCI exam.

Dusty Sprague is head of the MCCI Testing Committee.  As you know, the new requirements are not yet completed nor approved as yet by the Board.    Here is a re-print of his answer:-

Gary,

 

The current draft task does not specifiy the size of the mend.  Our committee continues to work on revising the draft tasks, including clarifying details such as the size of the mends expected, and  whether or not there is a target to be hit or simply aerializing a certain length of line to begin a task, among other issues and details.

 

For this specific task our intent is that a mend -- a distinct bow or hump in the line -- be placed around a marker at the specified distance(s).  The size of the bow or hump is not specified (yet).  There is no requirement on this task to hit a target but simply to aerialize approximately 55 feet of line before the laydown.  Obviously, the mend will result in the fly landing closer than 55 feet measured from the caster to the the fly.     

 

We're still workin on it.

 

Dusty 

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I'LL BE AWAY, AGAIN, FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS ......................  GORDY