Response to Juro’s clarification of length of line to be cast equals the length of stroke.
Let’s go back to overhead casting. As you increase line length, you must increase the length of your casting stroke (casting arc). We know that the rod-tip must start slowly and gradually build acceleration with an expediential speed at the very end to a stop. The shorter the line, the less casting arc is needed to keep the rod-tip and line plane in plane and moving forwards; a shorter pause for the line to straighten out in back; and, less tip acceleration just before the stop. Cast 30’ of line and then 105’ of line, the Casting arc changes, the rod-tip acceleration and the stop become more complete
CRICTICAL THINKING TIME: Should a two-handed rod be any different? The above is the basis of my statement --- Short line equals shorter cast length (arc). Now some confusion in casting arc comes in. Yes, a person can have what appears to be a long stroke with a short belly but in reality the acceleration is relative short. The physics of fly-casting cannot be change only disguised!!! Klem
Side note to Juro:
Thanks for your help with the long stroke at High Bridge. Now to consistently long stroke. I did struggle adapting my medium stroke style to the underhand method. Aaron worked with me for long time. I finally made some progress. Being able to do ALL styles with skills and style knowledge is a goal of mine. Preparing for the THCI is a great learning experience, teaching is a great learning tool, and the friendships gathered through the sport is rewarding.
Let’s go back to overhead casting. As you increase line length, you must increase the length of your casting stroke (casting arc). We know that the rod-tip must start slowly and gradually build acceleration with an expediential speed at the very end to a stop. The shorter the line, the less casting arc is needed to keep the rod-tip and line plane in plane and moving forwards; a shorter pause for the line to straighten out in back; and, less tip acceleration just before the stop. Cast 30’ of line and then 105’ of line, the Casting arc changes, the rod-tip acceleration and the stop become more complete
CRICTICAL THINKING TIME: Should a two-handed rod be any different? The above is the basis of my statement --- Short line equals shorter cast length (arc). Now some confusion in casting arc comes in. Yes, a person can have what appears to be a long stroke with a short belly but in reality the acceleration is relative short. The physics of fly-casting cannot be change only disguised!!! Klem
Side note to Juro:
Thanks for your help with the long stroke at High Bridge. Now to consistently long stroke. I did struggle adapting my medium stroke style to the underhand method. Aaron worked with me for long time. I finally made some progress. Being able to do ALL styles with skills and style knowledge is a goal of mine. Preparing for the THCI is a great learning experience, teaching is a great learning tool, and the friendships gathered through the sport is rewarding.