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It was real interesting to hear someone whom I had the fortune of talking to recently, and who is a guide and someone who I can put money down had something to do with the origins of "skagit" casting speak about different lines, reels, rods, etc with reference to the particular cast. The cast, the pride and joy of the PNW, is what is commonly called the "Snap-T."
This person mentioned to me several times that the power comes in the "cross," of the arms (on your on hand side) after you lift the rod for the initial "Snap" or formation of the "Circle," to set yourself up for lifting the rod, forming of the D loop, and firing. In his demonstration, I noted the "flying butt," commonly referenced too.
Some things to note that I learned the hard way. The "Snap T," or "Snap C" may not be proper names for the cast itself. Circle Cast may be more politically correct, however Circle cast also sets up some confusion with the Snake Roll or Spiral roll we all know and love.
I inquired to this person about casting long belly lines with the Circle Cast (Snap t/c) and he couldn't tell me anything which he plainly admitted to me. I guess the Windcutters, and lately the new Delta spey which is gaining popularity as another option in this style, are the mainstay as part of this technique.
One of the problems with the name "Snap T," or "Snap C," is the word "Snap." That word can cause a lot of problems (and possible breakages) for your rod tip if you don't "Snap" it properly. Especially considering you don't need to Snap the rod tip. I find a subtle educated lift and a firm but controlled circle will throw the line upstream of you in preperation of the next casting step.
My question to you, is what are your thoughts on the above, particuarly with casting long belly lines on the Snap C/T/Circle cast. I regularly use the Snap C/T with my Grandspey, but it does require a bit more attention that it would I'm guessing compared to a shorter head line because you are timing a lot more line coming out of the water on your lift.
Also, how do you feel in the comparison of the Circle Cast/Snap T/C to that of the Double Spey. They seem to be very similar, only the initial rod movements are different, but there is still the pick up, the formation of the D loop, and the firing, although one is on the upstream and one is on the downstream. Where as I seem to lump casts like the Snake Roll and Single spey together just because of their more dynamic D loops they form because you pick them up and cast a D loop, where as with the D spey and circle casts you pick up your D loop.
Any thoughts, or words, or opinions are much appreciated.
This person mentioned to me several times that the power comes in the "cross," of the arms (on your on hand side) after you lift the rod for the initial "Snap" or formation of the "Circle," to set yourself up for lifting the rod, forming of the D loop, and firing. In his demonstration, I noted the "flying butt," commonly referenced too.
Some things to note that I learned the hard way. The "Snap T," or "Snap C" may not be proper names for the cast itself. Circle Cast may be more politically correct, however Circle cast also sets up some confusion with the Snake Roll or Spiral roll we all know and love.
I inquired to this person about casting long belly lines with the Circle Cast (Snap t/c) and he couldn't tell me anything which he plainly admitted to me. I guess the Windcutters, and lately the new Delta spey which is gaining popularity as another option in this style, are the mainstay as part of this technique.
One of the problems with the name "Snap T," or "Snap C," is the word "Snap." That word can cause a lot of problems (and possible breakages) for your rod tip if you don't "Snap" it properly. Especially considering you don't need to Snap the rod tip. I find a subtle educated lift and a firm but controlled circle will throw the line upstream of you in preperation of the next casting step.
My question to you, is what are your thoughts on the above, particuarly with casting long belly lines on the Snap C/T/Circle cast. I regularly use the Snap C/T with my Grandspey, but it does require a bit more attention that it would I'm guessing compared to a shorter head line because you are timing a lot more line coming out of the water on your lift.
Also, how do you feel in the comparison of the Circle Cast/Snap T/C to that of the Double Spey. They seem to be very similar, only the initial rod movements are different, but there is still the pick up, the formation of the D loop, and the firing, although one is on the upstream and one is on the downstream. Where as I seem to lump casts like the Snake Roll and Single spey together just because of their more dynamic D loops they form because you pick them up and cast a D loop, where as with the D spey and circle casts you pick up your D loop.
Any thoughts, or words, or opinions are much appreciated.