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Walter & Group...

From Al Buhr :

Gordy, to high light Gary Davison?s comment on research and learning; I cannot echo this loud enough, well said.

 

When one encounters different concepts, or new perceptions, explore all sides then dig into the core elements by stripping away a segment at a time...

How does it work? Why does it work? If I change it, what happens?

Often small subtle actions can compound into large impacts to the final cast. Seeking the subtly can be a mystery sometimes, as for the perception of an observed action is very subjective, especial in 2-hand. Keep an inquisitive open mind, not all things are what the appear, and often these unseen elements are everything?.

 

Al

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From Gary Davison:

Gordy,

 

Thanks for the Spey-O-Rama information.  I have passed this on to my brother Lee Davison.  Lee will be competing in the event.

I am sure he and his wife Nancy appreciate the notification. 

 

All the best    

Gary Davison

 

Gulf Coast Spey

Gulf Coast School of Fly Casting

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                                                                     D LOOP

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From Rick Whorwood :

Hi Gordy

The best explanation I ever heard (an one that I like to use): the D-Loop is a loop of fly line that is formed below and behind the rod tip, prior to the forward cast (of course I'm demonstrating it as I'm explaining it in most cases). I've never had a student not understand this simple definition. 

 

Rick

 

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From Tim Lawson :

 

Gordy,

 I was taught the term ?D loop? when I was learning a static roll cast, and I use the term every time I teach the roll cast. I think it?s a pretty good word picture of what the line should look like as it drapes from the rod tip behind the caster.

 Tim Lawson

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Tim....

 

What I'm trying to figure out is when this term started in use here in the U.S. for use with standard roll casts with static back loops. 

 

Can you let us know when you first heard it as you learned the roll cast ? .... approximately what year ?

 

Gordy

 

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I sent this message to Ally Gowans (I've noted that he's really good at digging out fly casting history stuff ):

 

Can you come up with a recollection or (better yet, a reference ) as to who may have first come up with the term D LOOP ?

 Gordy

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Ally's reply :

Hi Gordy,

 

Thanks again for your help. I?m not sure where/when the term ?D loop? came into vogue. It may have been mentioned in a video and I suspect perhaps from Michael Edwards. I have called him to see if he knows the answer but had to leave a message so we?ll see what he says when he comes back. I have looked through several books without success. I have lots of videos in my attic and to review them would take a long time.

 

Next time I visit I would like you to teach me how to haul and hook 4 tarpon!

Best regards,

Ally Gowans

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Ally...  Thanks.

You did just fine with the tarpon you not only hooked, under adverse conditions, but landed expertly .      G.

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