They’ve been told that the “proper way” to cast is not to use any wrist. Dont think this is uncommon. Many US instructors are being told this and consequently some are teaching it. Now the rod is an extension of the forearm.

If it works, do you change it?

Cheers, Paul

That’s excellent Vinny! But we are working on curve casts

No. What about if he’s casting like that but without the duck tape? It depends. Who is this person?, what can he do already?, what is he trying to improve? Is he freezing? Why does he believe he can’t control his wrist…what blithering idiot advised him to put a strap or tape on his arm ? can he swi...

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Stoatstail50 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:46 pm

Our caster has duck taped his rod butt to his forearm because he couldn’t afford the strap.

Are we cool with this?

No.

What about if he’s casting like that but without the duck tape?

Have caught up!

Let’s take a 40’ cast then. No obstructions. Our caster has duck taped his rod butt to his forearm because he couldn’t afford the strap.
His cast goes 40’. Are we cool with this? (He’s not a competition caster)

Cheers, Paul

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