Walter & Group...
From Mac Brown, who sometimes really gets us thinking "outside the box" Read his text carefully, and my comments which are in blue italics. ( Some brain cramps might occur ):
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Hi Gordy and Group,
I would like to propose another possibility to the group on #11 and
12. It may lead to some self discoveries for some, or spark an interest to
investigate it further. We know it works on the stream, hence it tends to
defy other generalizations.
There would be dozens of examples showing a result to #11 and #12
which will defy the rules presently, so I will illustrate one such
example. We have pulled (as Gary Taylor used) a beautiful cast to a target
at 45', the legs of the loop look great (application of smooth power,
crisp stop occurs, tracking looks great, etc...). I would advocate the
caster is still in total control of where the general loop is headed (fly
leg and rod leg) after RSP. Presently, this would be defined as a mend
because it occurs after rsp.
I would have to agree that any move
which repositions the line after the cast (after RSP) can be considered a
mend according to the definition of mend with which we are working at
present. For some of these situations, I've used the term,
"cast-mend" One example being the curve cast converted to a hook
cast by active assist of counterflex made in a horizontal casting
plane. G.
We can snap the rod forward when it is out in front 40' on its
way to the target and send it whizzing 40' in back of us with even a curve
to the left or right depending on the english of the rod-a big curve at
that (or straight if you desire). Oops! I listed more than one but that
should get the ball rolling.
YES . Many of us have
called that a "snap cast". Perhaps we can look at it this
way:
If we make a cast and allow the fly
to alight on the water or grass and THEN bring the rod slowly back after
which we make a high speed cast aimed beneath the line in front, we can
pop that fly right back behind. Since this is a new cast entirely,
we can call that a SNAP CAST.
Now, if a cast is made such as you
describe, and the loop is unfurling in front of us..... but the fly
hasn't landed yet, we can make a second stroke aimed beneath the first
loop. If done with perfect timing, the first loop will quickly
unfurl and the fly will be propelled back behind us. This can be
aimed to one side or the other of the caster by altering the casting plane
of the second stroke. We might, then, call this a SNAP
MEND. If we isolate it to the snap maneuver, perhaps we could call
that, SNAPPING !
These are not simply "parlor tricks"
done to impress an audience as the ultimate in "cool casting", but help
teach timing and once in a great while are useful in actual fishing.
The maneuver, itself, is the basis for the snap-T, for one thing.*
G.
Now that opens up another can of worms for the glossary folks. The
interesting thing about it is the loop is travelling forward, the rod
snaps forward, and there is a world of line control that takes place all
around the casters body. The mend can influence major alterations in
direction, line layout, etc.. radically different than the bullet analogy
used in the earlier email. The line being attached to the rod, reel, and
caster, makes it easy to maintain control.
Agree ! (Especially since my
brain has been on the Glossary Committee for a couple of years,
now.) Some of these things get very complicated ! Any who doubt
that should read about ENLIGHTENMENT CASTS in your book, CASTING ANGLES !
In my opinion, you were way ahead of the pack when you wrote that 12 years
ago. G.
Gordy, keep up the great work
and sorry for the previous other sends. The computer gets a mind of it's
own and keeps sending it before I was finished.
I sometimes think mine is at war with
me. I'm about to switch to an Apple.
Cheers, Mac
* Jason Borger's NATURE OF FLY
CASTING, pp. 252-253.
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