Quiz answer & new question from Jim

 

Walter & Group....

Jim's comments on the quiz answers followed by a new question from him which will require some thought.

As you try to come up with the answer, ask yourself what differences (variations) in your cast you will make as you go from casting with a stiff (fast) rod to the soft (slow) one. 

You MCI candidates might come up with a long answer, first.....then work on it to pare it down to a very short one.Simbirski

Gordy

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Gordy,

 

Interpretation of the question is fine.

In actuality both Mac and Gary are correct.

Mac from the pure stroke point of view and Gary from the stroke/arc point of view.

 

The Point is that something has to give. Rod load, stroke length, rotation and all the other variables enter into the equation.

 

Thus our concentration on the SLP of the rod tip and doing what is necessary to maintain it.

 

Now include arc and the hand path may change in combination with the rotation (depending where the rotation starts and ends). It may be possible to hold the rod bend (load) far enough forward to maintain the SLP as the rod passes through RSP.(past vertical and forward)

Anyone who doesn’t understand any of this please ask, MCI candidates need to think through and understand each minute segment of the cast in both directions. You will find precise definitions are a must for this line of questioning.

 

 

Now, (we have opened a door)

What are the implications of this discussion re stroke / arc for a student using a “Soft Rod” ?

 

(Hint: First step: Define a “Soft Rod” in a few words)

 

Jim