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Walter & Group...
[GH] Here, we'll discuss performing, practice and teaching this task. These messages will also speak to SELF TEACHING.
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[GH] From Tony Loader :
Hi Gordy,
With reference to Ling's question below, I believe the major determinant of mend (transverse wave) propagation is tension in the rod leg. An illustrative simulation is available for download here http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-on-a-string
As you have pointed out the task requires us to strike a balance between:
1. Trajectory - casting high enough to allow time for the mend to propagate to the desired target, before the line falls to the ground.
2. Line speed - casting fast enough to provide adequate tension but not with so much force that the unrolling loop pulls the mend straight.
3. Timing - Forming the mend at such a time that, precisely as the loop fully unrolls, the mend will have reached the target and fallen to the surface.
Our colleague, Brian Henderson, teaches this task using the simple mantra "Cast - Mend", "Cast - Wait - Mend", "Cast - Wait - Wait - Mend", for the 35ft, 25ft and 15ft targets respectively. The rod tip should follow the falling loop down, so that the closest mend is made with the tip closest to the surface.
Regards,
Tony.
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[GH] It was a great pleasure for me to have Brian on my team as we performed a Master exam at the Conclave. Once completed, we spend time together casting and discussing things like this.
Sometimes I need to dramatize the "wait" for the close target mend. I'll make the cast, then exclaim..."HAVE A CIGAR" as I lower my rod tip way down...........then make the mend. Works great.
As Lefty Kreh has taught me, adding a bit of humor goes a long way to successful teaching !
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[GH] Peter Morse brings up another point on performing Task 4 :
Gordy, I think trajectory is almost as important as speed in this task. Give the line some air, especially on the longer mend. A raised trajectory also gives you time.
Peter
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[GH] Peter,
Yes.
That's what I meant a while back when I said :
For a close target, Make the mend LATE and LOW.
For a distant target, MAKE the mend EARLY and HIGH.
That is what works best for me and those I've taught.
Gordy
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[GH] From Doug Swift :
Gordy
I think that if we all put this task into perspective, we should come up with the same results that you did during your outing in the enviable "beautiful Florida weather" .
As a result of this task discussion, we now have a pretty good idea of what is expected during the demonstration. If I'm not sure what the examiners expect, I will ask for clear interpretations. Your description of what you did to make the required mend should go a long way toward any explanation that is required. Lots of scenarios have been given as to when this cast would be used. I have a better understanding of it now. Thanks.
Doug
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[GH] From Ckling Ling :
Thanks Gordy, that was a very helpful explanation on how to practice this task.
Ling
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