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Hey Gordy and Al,
I have not been part of the Masters Study Group long and I'm not sure if you have a thread on this topic or not, but I wanted to ask you guys a question concerning an underpowered (negative) curve cast.
When practicing this type of cast, and not going into any detail on the basics of the cast, just the presentation, I wanted to know if this is a type of cast that is decelerated early in the forward cast stroke? And, will this deceleration of the rod open and cause the line to curve to the right if I'm casting right handed? (I cast with both hands, so either side does not matter)
I have tried what I'm asking and it works for me, but I wanted a Master(s) opinion. I can perform this cast in different ways, but the most profecient way is what I'm looking for.
Thanks,
Ron Allen
Thomas,
FFF Certified Casting Instructor
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Ron...
We have discussed this in the past, but I'm including your message because it asks a question which has not been addressed. That is when the, "deceleration" occurs.
As I see it, one starts with enough acceleration to get the rod moving and hence motion of the line. Then (for me about mid way through the stroke) instead of continuing with the smooth, constant acceleration of most straight line overhead casts, the caster slows down the speed of the rod tip and avoids a definite stop. That slow-down of the rod tip speed is sometimes called, "deceleration".
The line lays out in a curve. No true loop formation occurs, as I look at it, unless you wish to consider the layout a kind of big, "loop".
It can be done with an off-vertical rod plane or a horizontal rod plane. I find the latter easier, but there are times when you might not have enough room off to the side to do that. Lowering the rod as you complete the stroke ("rod fade") helps.
This works for short distances. The disadvantages include poor layout control, especially in wind, and not very good accuracy of presentation.
For more information on this cast, check out:
1. JOAN WULFF'S FLY CASTING TECHNIQUES, pp.163 - 164.
2. Jason Borger's, THE NATURE OF FLY CASTING, pp. 190-191.
3. Mac Brown's, CASTING ANGLES, pp. 155-156. (He labels it the, "Negative C Cast." Mac points out some uses for this cast as well as accuracy being determined with practice as to the timing of the, "rod fade".)
4. Gary Borger's, PRESENTATION, pp. 233-234 ..
Gordy
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