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by aldear
Tue May 30, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: FP Discussions
Topic: The road to 120 … andy dear
Replies: 1
Views: 368

Re: The road to 120 … andy dear

Sure! From a macro standpoint, late wrist rotation is the one I have to consciously work on. I know what my ingrained tracking fault is, so have to be constantly conscious of that as well. From a more micro viewpoint, grip pressure has been key in being able to hold the wrist angle longer. Also stil...
by aldear
Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: Flycasting
Topic: Slow Motion
Replies: 6
Views: 2916

Slow Motion

Slow motion with eyes closed is even more intense! Just have to ensure that the motions your ingraining are the correct ones before making that jump.
by aldear
Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: Flycasting
Topic: loops
Replies: 38
Views: 15558

loops

Throwing off-plane looks better for the camera.
Isn't this all that really matters? :D
by aldear
Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: Flyfishing
Topic: Taking Shots
Replies: 5
Views: 4322

Taking Shots

40" plus Redfish in shallow, clear water. Only a few places in Texas where you can do that with any regularity.
OR
Carp of any size in shallow clear water
by aldear
Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:58 am
Forum: Flycasting
Topic: Moving Targets
Replies: 1
Views: 2746

Moving Targets

Hey guys, I was just reading the thread on "moving targets" over in the Casting Sport forum, and thought I would share my "moving target" regimen. My son and I have set up a casting course in our yard with hoops of various sizes 30" dia down to 12" dia)....and it works ...
by aldear
Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Flycasting
Topic: Teaching my 9 year old....
Replies: 3
Views: 4723

Teaching my 9 year old....

Some updated pics...a few adjustments and he's killing it now. Took a grand slam on the flats of the Laguna Madre last weekend, and came within a half pound of breaking the Texas State record for black drum on flyrod in the youth division. Even got a wedge going today with the Austin 4wt.
by aldear
Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Tom Morgan passed away....
Replies: 1
Views: 3772

Tom Morgan passed away....

Hadn't seen anyone talk about it on here, but my friend Tom Morgan passed away a few weeks ago. Tom was the owner/designer at R.L. Winston for a long time and later Tom Morgan Rodsmiths....really good guy and will be missed. There's an interview I did with him back in 2003 over on the main site if a...
by aldear
Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: Tackle
Topic: Fishfinders/sounders
Replies: 11
Views: 7899

Fishfinders/sounders

Im getting ready to buy a Garmin side image unit for conventional tackle bass fishing. My flyfishing pursuits are in saltwater 12" or less and generally vodka clear...
No sonar required.
by aldear
Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: Flycasting Physics
Topic: SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME...
Replies: 42
Views: 32120

SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME...

Ok....phone not cooperating at the moment so I cant upload pics, so here's a short youtube video showing the magical wedge rod...lol It is the upper section of a junked out solid core fiberglass spinning rod made about 40-50 years ago. It also has a metal butt over tip (not the normal tip over butt)...
by aldear
Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Flycasting Physics
Topic: SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME...
Replies: 42
Views: 32120

SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME...

Give me a few minutes to take some pics...I have some more details to add to the drama....I fall partially into the Lasse camp by the way.

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