Other answers to quiz / Fly line dye / NZ fishing

Walter & Group.....

I like the idea of presenting more than one set of answers to our little quizzes.  A good teaching tool to present different ways of answering questions. My comments will vary, too.  This set of answers is very good .... from Tony Loader of Australia  My comments in bold red italics.  G.:-

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Let's see how  you would answer this little teaching quiz :-

 

You have a class of 10 students for your Conclave Workshop and are about to demonstrate the PRINCIPLES OF LOOP FORMATION.

These are some demonstration factors which come to mind :-

 

1.) How do you position yourself with respect to a bright sun ?

 Sun behind the students but at a sufficient angle that it will not be directly in my eyes, particularly when demonstrating.   Agree.   Great if the venue will allow this.    G.

2.) How do you stand with respect to your class ? 

Facing the class while speaking. At the angle which will provide them with the best view of the loop when demonstrating. 

  Yes.   Casting arm so the class can see it.   If demo is for the function of the line hand .... as with hauling instruction, then turn so that can best see that.    G.

3.) At what distance to you position yourself with respect to the class ?

Far enough away that all students can look reasonably directly at me and see the loops clearly, but not so far as to cause hearing difficulties.   Yes.   G.

4.) Do you consider your background ?

Yes. Preferably a uniform dark background for best contrast with the line.   Yes.  G.

5.) What weight line do you chose for this ?

A 7 or 8 weight floater for its large diameter thus optimal visibility.      That is my choice, too.   G.

6.) What color do you chose for your line ?

Blaze orange for maximum visibility.   Good choice.   G.

7.) What rod would you choose ?

A medium action yellow rod to best demonstrate loading and unloading.   Agree.   G.

8.)  Are there any circumstances where you would cast toward your students ?

I wouldn't, for safety's sake. 

 I don't, either .. except when I want to demo tracking or things such as a, "curve around behind" back cast as when the student casts with the casting arm too far extended, etc.  When I do that, however, I'm careful to make my casts very short so it's not likely that the yarn fly will reach the students.

Jason Borger and some other instructors sometimes will place the students around in a very wide circle.  He, then, does the demo to each semi-circle so all can see.  After that, he has his students cast toward him.  He turns about to critique their casts. Works well from a teaching standpoint, especially when we have the problem of 12 or 15 students and only one instructor as sometimes happens at a conclave workshop.  He's careful to protect his own eyes, you may be sure ......... and he sometimes does get hit !     G.

9.)  What about the speed of your loops as you demonstrate ?

As slow as I can make them while maintaining control.  Yes.  G.

10.) You have another Master joining you to hold this class.  How would you use one another to greatest advantage ?

One to explain while the other demonstrates.   I like that technique.    G.

11.) Two of your students have no protective eyewear.  What do you do ?

 If no spare eyeware can be found I would position those students in the most central positions closest to me i.e. the furthest away from an unrolling loop.

Tony ....  This is why I (and many other seasoned instructors) purchase cheap plastic clear protective glasses .... such as those sold in some hardward stores (in the U.S.) and take them as part of our, "teaching materials kit".

12.) It is a blistering hot day in August with no wind.  Does this make you consider some things to provide or to do differently ?

Yes.

13.) Elaborate on # 12.

 Conduct the class in a shaded area. Ensure that there is plenty of drinking water and sunscreen available.

Agree.    G.

14.) One of your students is completely deaf.  She reads lips very well.  How do you handle this situation ?

Apprise all students of the situation then position her closest, speak slowly, speak directly to her and form my words very distinctly.

I agree with one caveat:  Occasionally that student will be sensitive about calling attention to the situation.   For that reason, I'd simply advise her what to do as far as position in the group, then continue exactly as you outline.  Most folks who don't hear become very good at positioning themselves with regard to a speaker, light, etc. 

I had one situation where I had a deaf student who could NOT read lips.  He was a, "signer".  Fortunately he brought a friend who was a hearing person who could also sign.  We agreed to have his friend interpret and sign for him.  The class had no problem; and neither did these two students.  G.

 

15.) How do you position yourself with respect to a 10 MPH wind ?

So that the wind is blowing onto my line hand side.        That's what I'd do.    G.

 

MCCI candidates:   Take note of Tony's answers to these questions.  They are BRIEF and TO THE POINT.

Gordy

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From John Tarr on dye which can be used to make clear lines "glo colored" :

Gordy,

 

   To dye the line, use plastic worm dye.  It only takes 15-20 seconds, leave it in too long and the line will get ruined.

 

  John

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John...   A good tip.  Thanks!     We used to have a fluorescent dye which gave a phosphorescent glow to plastic worms which we used on jigs for deep jigging at depths of 120' and greater.  The worms would glow in the dark for night fishing, too.  Wonder if this is still available and if this could be used on those clear lines (????)

Gordy

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Al.....

 

I'll bounce this to the 168 now in my Group.  Some of them have enjoyed fishing these NZ rivers ..... so I'll bet we get some signatures.... even from those who look forward to fishing this wonderful fishery in the future.

 

Gordy

-----Original Message-----
From: allen crise [mailto:oldflysoup@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:34 AM
Subject: from Chris

Howdy Gang

Chris Dore from New Zealand has asked:

 

Dear Friends,

I have just read and signed the online petition:

   "Save New Zealand Wild Rivers"

hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition
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I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might
agree, too.  If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider
signing yourself.

Best wishes,

Allen Crise