seeking feedback on videos

[Dana]

Since these things eat up disk space and take time to download if you aren't on dsl or cable, just wanted to solicit a little feedback from you about the usefulness of the videos on the speypages. Right now I'm working on some new stuff featuring Loop's Henrik Mortensen on the Underhand Cast as well as some other stuff, but just wanted to know if

1. the videos are a feature I should continue?

2. there are any particular casts or methods you'd like to see?

[Domenic]

The answer to the first question is yes. I have a cable modem , and the video loads just fine.
I am new to spey casting(30yrs+one handed casting ) , and your videos have been helpful to me.I would like to see something on one handed spey casting.
Thanks,

[pmflyfisher]

Dana,

Same here, I am a newbie spey caster, but 42 year single hander FF. Basic films are what I need. The snake roll is years or never for me. Rivers here just do not need that.

Best,

Hal

[MJC]

While it does take me quite awhile to load them I think they are worth while. They have helped me. I especially enjoyed the video of Kush and I'm really looking forward to the video of Loop's Henrik Mortensen and the underhand cast.

[juro]

Dana -

My name is Juro, and I am a videoholic :rolleyes:

My vote is that these are way too valuable, we just have to work to get the server capacity up to handling the program. Maybe we could offer a premium membership that involves a fair donation to access videos. The more people who do it, the less the fee would need to be.

In any case, if we control the video byte size and come up with a self-supporting funding system (like a "pub") the videos can work.

I want to add more on sight fishing the flats this summer as well.

[pmflyfisher]

Yes I am on a a high speed cable link and there was no problem loading it.

I only did it once, figured it might hurt forumn performance.

[silverdoc]

Dana & G@NG;
The vid's load in 3-5 minutes on a 56K usually connected at 44,000bps. Not a problem.
Now if someone would make a flourescent orange spey line that shows up in videos...
Keep up the great work:cool:

[Dana]

A flo-orange or other hi-vis line is a great idea for the vids, Bob--let me look into that. If I can get my hands on one I can also re-do some of the older vids so that the line shows up better.

[Whistler]

Dana, acouple, maybe three years ago I had some lines from a company called 'GUIDELINE'. The intermediate lines were clear but the floating heads were bright orange, cast well and worked great for photos. These were scandinavian heads 30'-40' in length, designed to be looped onto floating running line.If you are interested I think I still have an intermediate line in a box somewhere and could forward the company contact info.
Brian

[watersprite]

Dana,

The videos are great. Because I live in the boondocks and the phone company won't improve on their lines I am stuck with a 28.8 connection. Since the download size was sort of large I waited till late at night to download. They are definately worth it. Please keep it up.

Steven

[Whiskey Dick]

Dana, i have got to agree with all the other posts "KEEP THE VIDIO'S COMING":D They are great and if we have to "SUBSCRIBE" to watch them i think it is a great idea. The post about the a line that will show up better is a great idea,I hope you can work something out.tight lines,brian:devil:

[FrenchCreek]

Videos are great - Keep-um-comimg.
Most of what we learn is by sight!

[MarkNY]

hi dana, awesome videos. please, keep them going. im a total rookie to spey casting, so seeing some techniques on video for the first has been very helpful. i have to ask a complete rookie question though. i noticed on some of the videos, the cast was made quartering pretty far downstream. can these casts be made at a more upstream angle when necessary? thanks,mark

[gordonf]

While I’ve pretty much figured out most of the basic casts like the single, double, spiral roll, and contrived loop casts, I haven’t figured out that “snap whatever” thing that Deck and company do on the Skagit. I wouldn’t mind seeing a video demonstrating that cast. Also I think some video demonstrating “techniques” for landing large steelhead with a spey-rod would be good for some laughs. :hehe:

[MJC]

Dana & Brian, Here is the url for Guideline. Here is the web site of the gentleman that emailed me the Guideline info. His name is Carl.
http://www.guidelineflyfish.com
http://www.varberg.se/~sunden/index.html

[John Kjeken]

I think the videos are great. No problem downloading them on my connection. Very nice to send to a fishing buddy to keep him "warm" during the long cold winter here in Norway.

I am a novise to Spey-casting and videos are a fine substitute for actually being at the river together with an expert.

I think it is a great idea to use fluorescent orange fly-lines as one forum member suggested.

To me it is a little problem that the videos are played so fast. If the videos could be played in slow-motion it would be easier to pick up the details of the different casts.

Regarding your second question, ideally I would like a video for each of the different casts I read about in the Spey Clave and the Spey pages. As a start:

- Underhand cast (which I understand is coming)
- Double Spey
- Single Spey with "big" change of direction (> 45 degrees)

Keep up with the good work!

[Smolt]

Videos are excellent, especially the reverse snake roll. I am on a T-1, so loading is not a problem for me.

[andre]

Dana,

The videos are great, downloads are not an issue either at the office or mi casa. The issue in viewability is contrast. I wonder about using a loop yellow rod (or a can of white spray paint, I'm sure you have an extra rod around) and the glow winky orange line. Paying attention to the angler with a selection of a contrasting background, sun to your back. If you still have those pictures I took of Kush you can see ihs rod and line through the entire cast. Although, I think that it might be too far for a casting video.


Juro, where is that video of that hen you caught above "BC".


andre

[Dana]

I also received several emails on this subject as well! I'll keep 'em coming and should be able to improve the visibility of the line in future videos.

[juro]

Originally posted by andre
Dana,

Juro, where is that video of that hen you caught above "BC".

andre

Ahh yes, I'll have to dig that one up! :D

[t_richerzhagen]

When you download a video, save it to your hard drive. You can pause the player to get better detail on what is happening in the cast. You can also play it repeatedly, without placing a huge load on the server.

Greater contrast of line, rod, and angler would help p perhaps summer in high contrast clothing and with high contrast line and rod.

The underhand, and Skagit casts, like the Perry Poke would be useful to me. Also, some examples of tight quarters casts.

[jborkowski]

Where are these videos I keep hearing about? Can't seem to find them. No doubt they're probably right in fron of my face...

do tell...do tell

[kush]

j,

Go back to the thread - new video on SpeyPages on the Spey Clave - General and you will find it. Or you can just go to speypages.com (http://speypages.com) and find them all there.

[Dana]

I've been in touch with Tim Rajeff at Rajeff Sports, Airflo's US & Canadian Distributor, who will be having some custom color lines spun up for me for the speypages videos (http://www.flyfishingforum.com/speypages/video.htm)

Thanks Tim!

[Weezer]

hey gornonf, I am relatively new to spey fishing, but the snap T is the first cast I learned. Being left handed (cursed with perfection) i learned it first and now, with the double spey and snap T, a novice like me has it covered. Definately worth the time, sweat, and maybe even blood to learn.

Weezer

[Andy Wren]

Sitting in one of my boxes is an unused DT 11 orange mill end line which I would gladly send over if it would be of use ,know you guys all use weird tapers and I am a Cro magnon spey caster .But if you want give me an E and it will wing its way , Andy W

[New Spey]

Great Videos. I wouldn't mind seeing your double spey cast.
Thanks for your site.

[Andy Wren]

Dana ,spent some time digging thru the tackle heap ,last night whilst trying to get a 9.5year old to go too bed (you should see young Hughs reversed double spey,totally naturalefortless and accurate)
the orange line will hit the postal system this morning ! Hope its of some use .