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Walter & Group...
[GH] David Edens introduces an all too common casting problem for us to discuss:
Gordy:
I constantly face the problem of anglers not stopping their cast to form a loop on their final presentation cast. (This is in addition to too many false casts and several other problems, but that is a separate discussion)
No matter how much I demonstrate or tell them to stop rod higher on the presentation, they persist in dropping their rod tip, killing their loop and cast.
Do any members of the group have any suggestions on how to cure this quickly while on the deck of a flats boat? Or is the only answer practice prior to the trip so when they are casting to a tailing red fish fifty feet away and their knees begin shaking from buck fever their muscle memory kicks in so the cast is automatic?
Most of the time, I just give up and try to get the boat close enough to the fish so they can reach it. Normally we end up spooking the fish and we both get frustrated.
Capt. David Edens
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[GH] David,
With tarpon fishing, we have the same problem as what you call, "buck fever" . We call it a "KK". (Knee Knocker). Even prior practice and the development of great casting ability goes out the window when a school of huge tarpon approach. The very best way for me to blunt this problem is to finally get my angler to get it behind him by hooking and fighting one.
Let's use this as a launch pad for discussion on failure to properly execute the stop sequence and its effect on the loop and the presentation.
I can think of many ways to handle this in our collective "bag of tricks".
QUESTION 1.) CAN YOU CAN TELL US HOW YOU HAVE HANDLED THIS SITUATION IN YOUR TEACHING EXPERIENCES?
Gordy
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[GH] From John Symonds:
Hi Gordy,
Adjusting the loop size is a very “hot” topic at the moment in the UK.
It think it is generally accepted that loop size is determined by the adjustment of the convex rod tip path by increasing either stroke length or the angle of the casting arc, whilst maintaining the same rate of acceleration of the rod-tip.
What recommendations would you make to a student on how to accomplish this task, whilst maintaining parallel legs and is this possible to achieve with up to 6 ft distance between legs?
Best regards – John Symonds
QUESTION 2.) WHAT RECOMMENDATIONS WOULD YOU MAKE TO A STUDENT ON HOW TO ACCOMPLISH THE TASK OF ADJUSTING LOOP SIZE ?
QUESTION 3.) IS IT POSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE UP TO 6' WIDE LOOPS WHILE MAINTAINING PARALLEL LOOP LEGS ?
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