General Questions

Question 1

If the casting arc is too small for the amount of line beyond your rod tip, what kind of loop might you get?

Answer 1

Tailing Loop

ref. CI Study Guide

Question 2

What is the meaning of leader designation 0X, 6X ?

Answer 2

It’s a measurement scale of tippet diameter

Question 3

Does X size have correlation to fly size?

Answer 3

Fly X size divided by 3=recommended tippet size (guideline)

ie size 18= 6X tippet

Question 4

Name 4 reasons to false cast.

Answer 4

1. Increase distance
2. Dry hackles
3. Change direction
4. Make corrections

Question 5

What are Bruce Richards’ 6 steps used to

identify and correct casting faults?

Answer 5

1. Watch the loop. What does it look like?
2. Watch the tip path which forms the top leg of the loop where all flaws can be seen
3. What is the body motion or action that caused the tip path problem?
4. Change the body motion or action
5. Which changes the tip path
6. That results in the desired new loop shape.

Question 6

A caster can influence the fly leg before or after the stop?

Answer 6

Before

Question 7

A caster can influence the rod leg before or after the stop?

Answer 7

After

Question 8

What causes narrow loops?

Answer 8

Straight rod tip path

Question 9

How do you get a straight rod tip path?

Answer 9

Match the casting arc size to the bend in the rod

Question 10

How do you make a wide loop?

Answer 10

Domed rod tip path

Question 11

When double hauling when should the haul stop?

Answer 11

When the rod stops at the end of the casting stroke. RSP1

ref. The Loop Jan-Jul 2017 pg3

Question 12

Give 2 reasons why you might want to slip line into a reach cast?

Answer 12

1. To avoid lining (spooking) fish
2. To avoid obstructions above fish

Question 13

Give 2 reasons you might use a reach mend?

Answer 13

1. Overcome effects of current
2. Cast around object

Question 14

When increasing casting speed how do you widen your available casting arc between casting strokes?

Answer 14

Drift

ref.Sexyloops “The FFF CI Examination”

Question 15

What knot would you use to attach backing to reel?

Answer 15

Arbor knot

Question 16

Name a knot used to attach leader to fly line that has a welded loop.

Answer 16

Perfection loop

Question 17

Name 2 knots used to attach leader to fly line that does not have a welded loop.

Answer 17

1. Nail knot
2. Albright knot

Question 18

Name 3 tippet to fly knots

Answer 18

1. Clinch knot
2. Non slip loop knot
3. Davy knot

Question 19

Name 2 knots for connecting pieces of leader/tippet together

Answer 19

1. Blood knot
2. Double or Triple Surgeons knot