CHAPTER 4 - UNDERSTANDING CASTING MECHANICS

Question 1

What are the 5 essential casting mechanics?

Answer 1

1. Straight line path
2. Proper size Arc
3. Proper application of Force
4. Proper Timing (pause)
5. Elimination of slack line

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Question 2

The road loads (bends) when____

Answer 2

it is accelerated against the weight of the line. The less slack the more smoothly you can load the rod.

Essential #5 The elimination of slack line

Question 3

What determines the shape of the loop?

Answer 3

The path of the rod tip during casting stroke

Essential #1 Straight line path

Question 4

The shorter the line the ___

Answer 4

narrower the casting arc

Essential #2 Proper size arc

Question 5

The longer the line the ___

Answer 5

longer the casting arc

Essential #2 Proper size arc

Question 6

Give 2 examples when you would prefer a wide loop?

Answer 6

1. weighted fly
2. indicator

Question 7

Give 2 examples when you would prefer a narrow loop?

Answer 7

1. distance cast
2. windy

Question 8

Why do you need to pause at the end of the casting stroke?

Answer 8

To allow the line to straighten and remove slack

Essential #5 Elimination of slack line

Question 9

If you hear a cracking sound like a bull whip it is a sign of what?

Answer 9

Not pausing long enough to allow line to straighten before starting casting stroke

Essential #5 Ellimination of slack line

Question 10

What type of rod tip path creates a tailing loop?

Answer 10

Concave