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Walter & Group...
Gordy,
Great topic and very thoughtful set of questions you developed. Thank you for all the time you give to the study group!
I have two tips that fall into the “seeing” category you are welcome to use either or both.
1) For students that have out of parallel forward and back casts, with resulting open horizontal loops, I recommend they keep a (clean) paint stirring paddle next to their toothbrush and twice a day practice casting straight at themselves into the bathroom mirror. The goal is to keep the tracking straight toward and straight away from the mirror. Additionally, they should attempt to keep the small blade edge of the paddle toward the mirror so they not only learn straight tracking but also learn not to twist the wrist on the back cast. Because repetition builds muscle memory having the paint stirring paddle on the bathroom sink encourages multiple short practice sessions every day.
2) Watch what the student is observing while you demonstrate. More often than not they are watching the line and loops travel back and forth even when you desire them to be looking at the Arm-Hand-Rod. Give them the exact point of focus, and what to be watching for. Then as you suggested ask them what they are seeing.
Best,
Capt. Scott Swartz
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[GH] Scott,
Re: 1.) THAT is a neat trick. A bit of "casting practice" each morning and again before going to bed !
Years ago, Rick Whorwood showed my another ploy to help teach good tracking on the back cast. He'd have the student make his back cast and then let it fall to the ground behind him. With poor tracking, it would deviate a great deal from a straight line extended from the target in front, through the casters position and well on behind him.
Re: 2.) Yes, indeed. I look at that as "reading your student". Effective teachers in any subject have the knack of getting on the student's wave length. As we learn what the student is seeing and understanding, we become more effective at what we do.
Gordy
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>From Al Buhr:
Hi Gordy,
Craig found my toody-fruity demo at Sandy-clave….. (there’s about 120 folks on the bank watching). Nothing like bright color to keep all eyes attentive and not wondering…
Bright color is useful to continually reinforce that segment’s role. Such as a bright green upper-hand grip verses the bright pink lower-hand grip; each has supportive roles (one guide, one effort).
I like just the rod tip white (not the full rod). Just the rod tip radiates a beacon, placing a focal importance to the rod-track. I get an extra rod tip for my 2-hand rod, and single-hand rod.
Spray the rod tip with flat white lacquer paint, it may take a few coats. If needed, lacquer can be removed with a cloth and thinner (and lots of rubbing) without removing the factory finish.
Not clear in the photo is the fly line, a bright contrasting two-tone body. The fly line tip or front (first 15 feet) is bright yellow, followed by a bright orange body. These two contrasting colors enhance the connected roles of the fly line body, (1) in forming a cast, and (2) its following flight.
The same contrasting line color works for single-hand. A short 3-foot segment spliced into the line tip (hot orange) will give focal awareness to the fly line tip.
Handy for all the same reasons to have a flat-white rod tip. Control the students eyes: control the information input, and the student’s perception of that data.
Seeing (use of bright color to enhance) certainly helps to make believers.
Al
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[GH] Al,
Great set-up!
I couldn't really read the color of the fly line. In the picture, it appeared to be white. Some of it did appear to be a different color, but I figured that could be because looked as though it was in the water.
Thanks for clarifying all that .... and for your tips on coloring the rod tip. Also, the addition of that 3 foot hot orange segment spliced to the end of the fly line.
Gordy
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>From David Lambert:
Gordy, regarding Thomas Berggren's comments on SloPro video slo-mo editor, another very good video editor for iPhone is Ubersense (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/video-coaching-slow-motion/id470428362?mt=8&src="">). It's an app designed for sports coaches -- and it's free.
I checked for Android operating systems -- non iPhones. Coach's Eye is a very similar app. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techsmith.apps.coachseye). It is compatible with most newer android phones and iPhone. Cost is $5.
I have tried neither of these since I have an older Android op system on my phone. AH well. I'd be very interested to know if others use these and how effective they are.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all in Castingland.
David
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[GH] David,
Many thanks !!
A great Christmas and super New Year to you.
Gordy
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