Walter & Group...
A little quiz on casting mechanics :
1.) What is meant by the term, RSP ?
2.) What happens to the fly line at RSP after the casting hand stops ?
3.) When, during the cast, is the rod top moving at its fastest rate ?
4.) Can the fly rod bend without acceleration ?
5.) What do you think the CASTING ANALYZER actually measures ?
6.) There are two things which must match in order to achieve an (almost) straight line path of the rod tip. What are they ?
7.) We have been taught that when Spey casting we are no longer using the method known as "Straight Line Overhead Casting." Is there any point when making a single spey cast when we do strive for an almost straight line path of the rod tip ?
8.) We've been using the term, "MASS PROFILE" in describing fly lines and leaders. What does this mean to you ?
9.) Do you think that both line diameter and line weight play a roll when casting on a windy day ?
10.) Which do you think is more important when casting into a strong wind. Line thickness or line mass distribution ?
11.) Do both stiffness and mass have an effect on leader turnover ?
12.) If you answered "yes" to question 11.), which do you think is more important ?
13.) What do you think actually happens when most good casters try to stop the rod ?
14.) You are given a series of pictures of the caster and fly rod taken as multiple frames shot as the cast is made. You are asked to pick out the one which demonstrates the point of maximum acceleration. How do you choose it ?
15.) Suppose you made a cast but didn't stop the rod. Would the rod fail to unload ?
16.) Your student asks you, "Why do I have to make a stop at the end of my cast ?". What do you tell him ?
17.) Now you are taking your oral Master exam. One examiner asks this question: "Tell us the value of making a firm stop at the end of your cast." Your answer ?
18.) What is the one thing a fly rod can do ?
19.) Which do you think is most important for an efficient long distance cast ... the direct ("swing") effort of the caster or the unloading and release of energy from a bent fly rod ("spring") ?
20.) You are teaching a student to cast in high winds. He brought his 3 wt. rod rigged with a WF3F line. For today's lesson, you have suggested he use your rod with is a 6 wt. It is rigged with a WF6F line. Why did you do that ?
21.) Which line do you think will be the best choice when casting into a strong wind with your 6 wt. fast action fly rod ? WF6F, DT6F, WF6I, DT6I, WF6S ..
22.) What is the reason for your choice in 21.) ?
23.) Tell us one thing needed in order to convert rotation at the hand/cork of the fly rod to a straight line path of the rod tip ?
Gordy