Rod torque (twist)

Walter & Group........

Interesting question from Kirk Eberhard:

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From: Kirk Eberhard [mailto:captkirk1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 8:22 AM
To: masterstudy@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Torque twist with single hand rods

Hi Gordy,

    Roll casts performed with the single hand rod can benefit from a torque/twist applied late in the forward stroke. This move can provide additional rod loading and optimum trajectory.  I'm guessing the torque/twist has a dampening effect that reduces rod tip counter flex and rebound.

 

Does Paul Arden apply a bit of torque during his overhead casting? As you mentioned, improper twist/torque of the rod is not a good thing.

 

Kirk (-:  

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I addressed this to Paul Arden .... but message to him has, "bounced" as he is travelling and fly fishing through Eastern Europe.

Paul...

 

Interesting comments and a question for you from Kirk Eberhard (MCCI).

 

My own take on this one is that while significant torque is needed with elliptical (including Spey) casting,  it would likely be detrimental to a straight line overhead cast in that it would tend to yield a degree of mal tracking. 

 

I also think that with standard roll casting with the back cast loop on the ground and a definite pause between the, "back cast" and the forward cast that applying torque would offer no benefit unless the caster wished to have a curved layout.

 

Frankly, I don't know if the application of torque actually does have a damping effect on the rod.

 

I thoroughly agree with Kirk that too much torque ( or "too much" of anything" ) is not a good thing.

 

Your thoughts ?

 

Thoughts from any one else in the Group on this one ?

 

Gordy