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Walter & Group...
[GH] A little quiz on fly rod characteristics including "action", "strength" and "speed" :-
1.) We've read several interpretations and descriptions of these words applied to fly rods in our past messages.
Question: Which of these (or your own) descriptions make the most sense to YOU.
a. Fly rod action.
b. Fly rod strength.
c. Fly rod speed.
2.) Your student is a 15 year old high school student who is taking a fly casting course as an elective to help complete his physical education requirements. He has a low grade average.
He asks you this question after raising his hand in class :
"We read about 'effective rod lengths', but I still don't understand what this means. Could you explain it in simple terms ? "
Question: How do you answer him ?
3.) After you answered the student in 2.), he then asks :
"Well..... how will this help me when I go to buy a fly rod to catch striped bass ?"
Question: What do you tell him ?
4.) How would you explain each of these terms to your student at an intermediate level :
a. Fly rod action.
b. Fly rod strength.
c. Fly rod speed.
d. Overall length.
e. Rod rating. (Line wt. rating.)
Try to use these five terms as you answer questions 4 - 8, below :-
5.) Use these five terms to explain to your early casting student what rod he should purchase for his fly casting lessons. He is 20 years old, medium height and slender. Calm temperament. He wants to learn how to fly fish so he can fish brook trout in local streams.
6.) Use these terms to describe the fly rod you would recommend for Nancy who is a 34 year old accomplished caster. She is short (5') - (150 cm.) and weighs 110 lbs. (50Kg.) . She is a dance instructor. She wants to use it to catch panfish in the lake.
7.) Jack is a big fellow. He is a professional football player who plays many other sports very well. He's also a scratch golfer. He wants to take his first trip to the Florida Keys to catch a big tarpon. He has caught lots of trout and large salmon, but has never before fished in the salt.
Question : What rod do you recommend ?
8.) You are about to order 15 fly rods for your fly fishing school as school rods. The courses you usually teach are at the beginner - intermediate level. Your students may be of any age and physical description.
Question : What rods do you order ?
9.) Now you have offered to give a course on advanced fly casting. One of the students who has signed up for the course calls you for your recommendation on what fly rod he should bring.
Question: What questions would you ask of him before giving advice ?
10.) Your long term student calls you for advice. He is a vigorous 40 year old ski instructor of average height and build . Ski season is over and he's been invited to fish a river in Africa for a fish you know nothing about. He wants to know the best fly rod for this venture.
Question: What questions would you ask of him before coming up with a recommendation ?
10. NOW FOR THE QUINELLA !
This question is from Craig Buckbee. Highlighting is mine :
Gordy,
all interesting, in response to Zigi's comments, as well as Al Buhr's writings, on a rod's action and speed, can anyone give examples (manufacturer + model) of a tip action rod that is slow, or a fast rod that bends deep?
craig
Take your time in answering these questions.
Gordy
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