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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:51 pm
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: Line configuration affect on rod
- Replies: 68
- Views: 1219
Re: Line configuration affect on rod
I followed up the initial discussion with some practical tests. Using a 'weak link' in my S55 shooting head outfit, I determined that I could apply more force (by the fact the weak link snapped) with a 55g weight than with a 55g fly line. The difference was stark, no matter how aggressive I made the...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:14 pm
- Forum: Saltwater
- Topic: Power pro braid fails
- Replies: 17
- Views: 266
Re: Power pro braid fails
Paul I would use a double surgeons knot to create my loop. Once I set the knot I'd test it by pulling on the loop and single running line. The braid would snap usually 6-8 in(20cm) above the knot. I did not tie the knot at that location and pull it down creating any heat. I did use a Bimini, the li...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: OSD
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1050
Re: OSD
There are many casters somewhere between OSD and 170. Neither here nor there. That’s seems to be where most people end up on their own devices. Cheers, Paul I agree, and perhaps that's why I keep mentioning it. To me, one of the key discriminators between the two is the force input, with the '170' ...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:50 am
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: OSD
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1050
Re: OSD
Hi Rickard, That video is a perfect example of a top class caster showing the difference between a pull-back stop and a '170'. Unfortunately the issue comes with casters who aren't so elite knowing the difference between a '170' and just a wide stroke angle - the two are very different in my opinion...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:23 am
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: OSD
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1050
Re: OSD
No idea who this young lad is , but would this count as a '170' (note the closed stance)?:
Then you have the steppers - I'd say most currently deliver closed stance.
James
Then you have the steppers - I'd say most currently deliver closed stance.
James
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: OSD
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1050
Re: OSD
Hi Paul,Paul Arden wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:20 am
(The “170” for me is “two back-to-back stopless delivery casts”)
Cheers, Paul
That could also describe a beginner's 'windscreen washer' type casting stroke
James
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: OSD
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1050
Re: OSD
Can one achieve 100+’ with OSD? Like, when you guys compete in distance tournaments is the dominant technique 170 or OSD? Yes, with ease - it's perfectly possible to hit 120 or 130 plus with OSD. This gets to the question of when OSD turns into a '170' - I don't think I've seen a satisfactory answe...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: Fly Rods - slow or fast action
- Replies: 58
- Views: 1995
Re: Fly Rods - slow or fast action
Lou,
These are the results of a test I did a while back - Sage TCX #5, #7 & #10 all cast on the same day with a MED #5 line. I'll let you draw your own conclusions.
These are the results of a test I did a while back - Sage TCX #5, #7 & #10 all cast on the same day with a MED #5 line. I'll let you draw your own conclusions.
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:44 am
- Forum: Saltwater
- Topic: #10 line recommendation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2508
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: Saltwater
- Topic: #10 line recommendation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2508
Re: #10 line recommendation
Anyone else want to crowd fund a saltwater version of SA’s MED? SA Amplitude lines are far and away the best on the market, no one else even comes close in my opinion. But the 51’ Infinity head is too short and front taper far too abrupt. I do like the new Bonefish Plus line, same 50’ head length b...