But you are also right about marketing. “Fast” makes it sound exciting especially if you have to be a good caster to use it. No matter that you end up up-lining because you’re not

Cheers, Paul
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I want to add to this that you can still buy, as a special order, new Winston WTs. That series was introduced in 1987, according to this page.Merlin wrote:Anything can be used by marketers, Paul, so the issue is not linked to the influence of competition casters, but only to the one of marketers. The lifetime record of graphite rod series is the original G from Scott I think, nearly 30 years on the market, and some are still in use.
Merlin
I agree, both as a caster and someone aspiring to become a teacher.Paul Arden wrote:I think it's important to learn all grips.
The thumb on top grip can lead to Ulnar Deviation.
However the difference between this use of the wrist and Flexion is only a few degrees - or less! For me, at least, Flexion is a better use of the wrist - more like a throwing action.
There is a grip that utilises Ulnar Deviation to good effect, and that is where the fingers are "cradling" the rod and the rod is rotated by closing the fingers - this is in the video manual under competition distance casting. http://www.sexyloops.com/flycast/compet ... ance-cast/
Supination, aka "torque-twist", is also a very interesting grip and is what I use for quick shots. I don't know why supination is often considered wrist usage, because it comes from the elbow! Mostly I use flexion/extension for light (trout) tackle and radial/ulnar deviation for heavy SW gear and finger-rod-rotation distance. Pronation/Supination for side casting and vertical Snakehead shots (as well as curved casts).
The choice of grip (finger placement) flows back from this - ie how you are going to use your wrist determines how best to grip the rod. It's a fascinating subject which unfortunately is often lumped together rather ignominiously as "style", which it most certainly isn't.