CHAPTER 4 - UNDERSTANDING CASTING MECHANICS

Question 1

What are the 5 essential casting mechanics?

Answer 1

1. Rod tip path during the casting stroke determines shape of loop
2. Slack line kept to minimum
3. Proper application of Force
4. Pause at end of casting stroke must match the length of line
5. Casting Arc must match the bend of the rod

ref. CI Study Guide chapter 4

Question 2

The road loads (bends) when____

Answer 2

it is accelerated against the weight of the line.

_{ref. CI Study Guide pg.20}

Question 3

What determines the shape of the loop?

Answer 3

The path of the rod tip during casting stroke

_{ref. CI Study Guide pg.21}

Question 4

The shorter the line the ___ the casting arc

Answer 4

narrower

_{ref. CI Study Guide pg.26}

Question 5

The longer the line the ___ the casting arc

Answer 5

wider

_{ref. CI Study Guide pg.26}

Question 6

Give 3 examples when you would prefer a wide loop?

Answer 6

1. weighted fly
2. indicator
3. long leader

ref. CI Study Guide pg.30
ref. Fly Fishing Coach International CI Video 17

Question 7

Give 3 examples when you would prefer a narrow loop?

Answer 7

1. distance cast
2. windy
3. accuracy

ref. CI Study Guide pg.30
ref. Fly Fishing Coach International CI Video 17

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

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

Question 10

After you stop the rod and the loop is on its way, is the rod loaded or unloaded?

Answer 10

Unloaded

ref. Loop Magazine Summer 2000 “Understanding Some Casting Fundamentals” by Macauley Lord

Question 11

In one sentence, how does the path of the rod tip affect the size of the loop?

Answer 11

Straight rod tip path narrow loop, domed rod tip path wide loop

Question 12

In one sentence, how should the caster accelerate the rod to form a narrow loop?

Answer 12

Acceleration
should remain constant throughout the stroke

_{ref. CI Study Guide pg.18}

Question 13

What is the difference between a cast and a mend?

Answer 13

A cast acts on the line before the loop formation and a mend acts on the fly line after the loop formation.

_{ref. CI Study Guide}

_{def. Mend – repositioning the fly line <u>after loop formation</u> on a delivery cast}

Question 14

Matching the width of the casting arc to the amount of the bend in the rod does what?

Answer 14

Helps create a straight rod tip path

_{ref. CI Study Guide pg.26}

Question 15

Which of the Five Essentials is the result of the other four?

Answer 15

Path of the rod tip during the casting stroke determines the shape of the loop

Question 16

Can you name three sources of slack that are common to fly casting?

Answer 16

1. Line not straight prior to cast
2. Rod tip too high at start of pick up
3. Too long or short of pause

ref. CI Study Guide pg.30

Question 17

A tailing loop results from the rod tip traveling in a __________ path.

Answer 17

Concave

ref. CI Study Guide pg.14

Question 18

When practicing a 40’ cast with a modern 6-wt graphite rod, a floating line, tapered leader to match, and yarn fly, should you feel the line tug as it turns over at the end of your back cast?

Answer 18

Yes?

Question 19

When practicing a 40’ cast, can you name four changes you make to your casting stroke when you change from casting very slowly to casting very fast?

Answer 19

1. Widen casting arc because of increased rod bend
2. Increase casting stroke length (translation)
3. Apply more force
4. Shorten pause length?

_{ref. CI Study Guide pg.42}

Question 20

To get the most from double hauling, must the length of the haul vary with the length of the cast?

Answer 20

Yes

ref. Loop Magazine Summer 2000 “Understanding Some Casting Fundamentals” by Macauley Lord

Question 21

To make a very long cast, should you make a very long haul?

Answer 21

Yes

ref. Loop Magazine Summer 2000 “Understanding Some Casting Fundamentals” by Macauley Lord

Question 22

When double hauling, should the speed of the haul vary with the length of the cast?

Answer 22

Yes. The longer the cast, the longer and faster the stroke, the longer and faster the haul.

ref. Loop Magazine Summer 2000 “Understanding Some Casting Fundamentals” by Macauley Lord