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Walter & Group...
[GH] Several years ago, Floyd Franke and I wrote the Master Candidate's Bill of Rights. It was subsequently approved by the CBOG. All candidates should be aware of it. To this end, I have attached it.
Gordy
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[GH] From Lewis Hinks:
Hi Gordy,
Great tips from Dan.
I tell the people I have coached or advised to practice in all kinds of weather conditions. If they plan to test for either the CCI or MCI in the winter (Marlborough for example) then practice in the clothing you might need. In fact practice with clothes, jackets, gloves that allow you to still have a feel for the rod and line, but keep your hands warm and functioning. Careful of clothes that are warm but restrict movement. Watch out for jackets with velcro closures on the sleeves that might catch the line.
Experiment, practice and be ready for anything. I found the examiners are keen to go in any weather, and so should the candidate.
While allowances are made for weather, it should be obvious that you are comfortable casting in adverse weather.
Lewis
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[GH] Lewis,
The "other side of the coin" is that examiners have taken the Candidate's Bill of Rights to heart and have done their utmost to see that the exams they host are performed in accordance with it. None of us can claim to be "perfect", and the unforeseen can occur...so problems will occasionally arise.
During the past few years, MCI testing at Conclaves is done with instructor kits which include just about everything the examiners will need. This includes targets, clip boards, etc. (A far cry from the situation years ago when some exams were given with whatever was at hand for targets .... paper plates, cushions, caps, etc.)
Some of our best candidates have passed their MCI exams despite high winds, snow, and below freezing temperatures. ...... OR blistering heat and strong winds in Florida.
This also is evidence to examiners of CONFIDENCE.
The likelihood of passing increases as the level of candidate confidence expands.
Ken Cole hit it on the nose when he said, "Don't take the exam when you think you are ready; take it when you know you're ready."
Then, when the weather is nasty, water for roll casting unavailable, the site for casting far from ideal, etc., the confident and ready candidate can look up at the sky and say,
"BRING IT ON !"
Gordy
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[GH] Craig Buckbee sends this on his preparations for the MCI exam:
Gordy,
My thoughts on the MCI exam by way of SOME of the books + DVDs I found useful.
The morning after the exam I ordered 2 more books....
When my reading, teaching, and casting all came to the same level, my confidence in
taking the exam arrived.
This study group helped immeasurably.
Sincerely,
Craig
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The List :
- How to Design Fly Lines, Al Buhr, 2004, pp. 2 - 12.
The man knows his stuff and has a clear yet wonderfully easy going, personal way of conveying it.
Great descriptions on the line and the rod.... the Whys + Hows. It is a power packed pamphlet.
Great subway reading material - other passengers will do a double take.
- Two-Handed Fly Casting Spey Casting Techniques, Al Buhr, 2006.
The whole darn thing: Photos with directional arrows !! History, Conditions, Faults 'n Fixes.
- Modern Fly Lines, Bruce Richards, 1994.
The whole darn thing. Read this and Al's book and then go on Jeopardy.
- Understanding Trout Behavior, John Goddard + Brian Clarke, 2001.
Another power packed little book. Why water is amazing and the fish that call it home.
Photos, illustrations and theory about fish vision. Makes me want to rent the Don Knott's movie "Limpit".
- Fly Casting From the Beginning, Jim Green, 1972.
A fabulous pocket sized pamphlet. Fenwick produced. Straight head talk with really cool
little line illustrations. A gem.
- A Fly Fisher's Life The Art and Mechanics of Fly Fishing, Charles Ritz, 1959.
Worth it just for the photograph of Lefty as a young man hefting a tarpon.
Ritz' casting descriptions and thoughts are a wonderful foundation to Joan's.
Great stuff : HS/HL - the Traun - CoCo Chanel - Albert Godart's thumb !
- The Cast, Ed Jaworowski, 1992.
A picture is worth a thousand words. It's a big book of pictures - you do the math.
Brilliant photos by Lefty... !
- American Fly Fishing A History, Paul Schullery, 1987.
Know your past. Get in touch with it. Move it forward.
- Presentation, Gary A. Borger, 1995.
For me, easily one of the best EVER books on fly fishing for fish with adipose flaps.
The How-to with out the dumbing down - rather, a smarting up !
- Master Instructor Test Study Guide, Federation of Fly Fishers, 2008 ?
All the possible questions that are fit to print as well as all the casting articles that
are fit to to be Xerox'd. A ton of Al Kyte's and Bruce Richard's articles.
I received it as hand out when I attended the class of the same name taught by Gordy Hill and Bruce Richards.
- Fly Casting : A Systematic Approach, Sheila M. Hassan, 2009.
If you need help writing a Lesson Plan this is the book for you.
Not written to be a book on How-to Be an Instructor, but it will make you just that.
- The Technology of Fly Rods, Don Phillips, 2000.
Concise overview of THE rod we all love to cast - it's history, materials, and workings.
Good useful photos and drawings ... as well some math and graphs!
- Orvis Guide to Better Fly Casting, Al Kyte, 2008.
Compliment > Makes me want to get on a plane and unroll an open ended loop of line with the author.
He and Macauley Lord share some of the same DNA me thinks.
- Presenting the Fly, Lefty Kreh, 1999.
The walking, talking, casting encyclopedia named Lefty shows that it's not
just luck, it's knowledge ! It's big book 'cause it covers a lot of ground.
- L.L. Bean Fly Casting Handbook, Macauley Lord, 2000.
Should I be surprised ? Consistent in style - writing and casting. Not just for beginners.
Thoughtful vignettes set next to How-to writing that isn't How-to writing.
Jim Green would approve.
- L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook, Dave Whitlock, 1996.
Dave wrote in my copy, "Craig, my handbook will direct you to more skillful basics of our sport ... I hope
it pleases you." It does. Great book to recommend to your newbie fly fishers.
- Nature of Fly Casting a modular approach, Jason Borger, 2001.
As with his illustrations for his dad's "Presentation" the drawings in this volume
are spot on, information packed pictures. The words aren't bad either.
DVDs :
- The Art of Spey Casting, Sage, 2005.
Tip travel, tip travel.
- Dynamics of Fly Casting, Joan Wulff, 1999.
I have 2 copies of her Techniques book. This is the talkie version.
- Casts That Catch Fish, Carl McNeil, 2010.
Somebody thought ahead. Somebody has witnessed and took notes at a few
ill-planned, ill-done casting demos and decided to fix them. He has with this.
Great shots and sequences.
- Advanced Fly Casting, Doug Swisher, 2005.
Mr. Reach cast will blow your mind.
- Presentation Casts For Trout part 2 , Phil Gay, 2004.
Pay attention you're about to see and learn how seemingly simple, little things can
be so important.
- Terminal Tactics For Fly Fishing, 24 of the Best Saltwater and Freshwater Knots, George Anderson, 2008.
George knows his knots. Good tarpon leader discussion.
- Fly Casting Faults + Fixes, Mel Krieger, 2005.
Joe Schmakapop at his finest.
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Craig,
When I first met you several years ago in New Jersey, I "knew" you would someday become a Master.
I was right !
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
Best,
Gordy
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[GH] More on "reasons to false cast"
1. From Lewis Hinks: Another reason to false cast. Just finished a pool and the next one is real close, just walk to the pool while false casting. Then step in and start fishing. I know, a bit much and basically I was too lazy to reel up and start again when I got there but it worked. Try keeping a good false cast going while stepping on slippery rocks.
2. Actually walking around a field or your yard while continually false casting is a neat exercise.
Lewis
[GH] Another, from Mike Duzynski :
3. Hi Gordy & Group
Just one more reason we false cast - so we can use our favorite DOUBLE HAUL
Cheers
Michael
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