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Walter & Group...
[GH] I have observed that one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish when taking the Master's exam is Task 4.
TASK 4. CASTING APPROXIMATELY 55'(16.8M) OF LINE, PRESENTING THE FLY WITH AN AERIAL MEND AT 15' (4.6M). MEND MAY BE TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AT THE EXAMINER'S OPTION. NO HAULING ALLOWED. REPEAT WITH AERIAL MENDS AT 25' (7.6M) AND 35' (10.7M).
EXPECTATIONS: Demonstrate good line control; consistent loops front and back; no tails; slow/medium speed. Demonstrate the ability to place a single, distinct mend (bow) at different points alone the line. The line should land on the surface relatively straight, other than at the mend point.
After coaching this task many times, I have come up with this brief quiz :-
What rod movements do you make in order to achieve these aerial mends ?
1. A short, narrow mend.
2. A long narrow mend.
3. A short wide mend.
4. A mend close to the caster.
5. A mend way out at 35'.
6. A series of small wiggle mends.
7. A series of very wide wiggle mends.
8. A Hump mend.
9. An "S" mend.
10. What is the main difference in layout between an aerial mend and a curve cast ?
11. What is your definition of an aerial mend ?
12. What guiding principles do you use when you teach aerial mends ?
Gordy
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