Instruct & Teach Fly Casting Observations on how to instruct and teach fly casting lessons have been a passion of mine for many decades. A group of four Master Fly Casting Instructors and two Certified Instructors met at the campus of Lee University to conduct a modality study on teaching fly casting. Eric Cook, Tom…
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Understanding Fly Rod Actions, Modulus, Rod Feel And Dampening
Fly Rod Actions Understanding fly rod actions, modulus, rod feel, and dampening from the studies at Western Carolina Univesity in 1996. It would be best to avoid rods with extreme actions unless a highly-skilled caster has a specific need. For example, distance casting may benefit from rods with faster action due to the ability to…
Understanding Fly Rod Balance, Swing Weight, Deflection, Continuity and Frequency
Fly Rod Balance Point Understanding fly rod balance, swing weight, deflection, and frequency are a few of the significant factors found from the WCU fly rod study. One of the first impressions the caster feels when picking up the rod is its balance. The figures of balance which are included in the data are derived by…