casting 7wt. for spey work MCI

[VGB]

Does my 40 quid mean that my casting instructor can teach me to throw at targets in competition? And what do I get for 60 quid?

Cheers, Paul

I don't think that the market for competition accuracy is going to keep all of our MCI's in mink coats

regards

Vince

[easterncaster]

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Fishing accuracy as well Competition accuracy is not done down a straight line, One, Two, Three, from one's toes.
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tag,,
Craig

Now that I have given my above statement a rethink:

There is one exception, ACA's accuracy game: "Wet Fly".
All five rings are in row, straight out front from the casting box.

But is not a game of hover, finding one's fly - it is a game of tracking and line management.

[easterncaster]

However... I don't want to piss too many people off.

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Cheers, Paul

Ahh, yes it's a still a fairly virgin New Year

[Paul Arden]

It's not fly tying, Vince.

[Bernd Ziesche]

It's quite possible to pass all of these tests with a 5MED or RIO COMP Gold. I think I used a 5 for all of my exams apart from the STANIC where I used a 6WT (many years ago) and the EFFF where I also used a 6 (100ft distance cast which back then was inconsistent for me with a 5).

Hi Paul,
I am glad your history isn't too lazy to remember you once were struggeling on 100 ft. distance with a 5 wt. line.

It is even possible to pass the test with a 3wt. line, yes. But why would you recommend to make it harder to see the (thinner) line?

Using a thicker line brings in many advantages like for example making it easier to SEE/observe all casting.

I can't find any heroic in not making it as simple as possible to both the examiners and the candidate to pass whatever exam. In fact I think the smart candidate would choose exactly what makes it the easiest.
Cheers
Bernd

[Paul Arden]

Hi Bernd,

I think that you should use what you teach with. If the test is a 7WT then sobeit. But I don't think 85' is a particularly long cast with a 7 line for a professional fly casting instructor, particularly a master level. Do you?

Cheers, Paul

[easterncaster]

Hi Bernd,

I think that you should use what you teach with. If the test is a 7WT then sobeit. But I don't think 85' is a particularly long cast with a 7 line for a professional fly casting instructor, particularly a master level. Do you?

Cheers, Paul

My name is not Bernd :

In relation to the rest of the exam it is THE distance cast. I see it as nice compromise - allows candidates of all sizes, strengths and age to handle the task. Also, the task has some tight requirements, especially if examiners stay true to what is written. I've seen a lot of technically crappy 85ft casts - for sure I've made a few . 7 wgts. have the ability to make the required distance, enabling, sure, but a faulty distance is not the task. 85ft. is only one facet of the task.

tag,,
Craig

[easterncaster]

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Using a thicker line brings in many advantages like for example making it easier to SEE/observe all casting.

I can't find any heroic in not making it as simple as possible to both the examiners and the candidate to pass whatever exam. In fact I think the smart candidate would choose exactly what makes it the easiest.
Cheers
Bernd

It's a Bernd and Craig love fest today :

Nice post mate!

[Paul Arden]

Then it should be into a target. A large one of course but a target nonetheless.

[Lasse Karlsson]

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