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by carlz
Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Flyfishing
Topic: HELP NEEDED
Replies: 19
Views: 2531

Re: HELP NEEDED

Did you try the Wolff scissors? https://www.allbrands.com/products/13574-wolff-193-4-scissors-thread-trimmers-with-offset-b?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feeds&utm_term=Wolff+Industries&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi46iBhDyARIsAE3nVrZmwtvR-xp4jL6FbIapUcYPxpebwlYlLQwFDgeX_lDSXJU0Wa...
by carlz
Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:33 am
Forum: Teaching
Topic: Correcting faults — effective teaching methods
Replies: 18
Views: 2096

Re: Correcting faults — effective teaching methods

There might be a reason they revert back to their old cast https://perceptionaction.com/96-2/ As an instructor, if something doesn't yield long term improvements, maybe one should ditch it :) Wow, that podcast was really interesting. It explains a lot. It also basically has convinced me I need to i...
by carlz
Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Teaching
Topic: Correcting faults — effective teaching methods
Replies: 18
Views: 2096

Re: Correcting faults — effective teaching methods

The exam is focused on brevity and clarity. Identify an issue, give a short concise response, maybe demonstrate, and move on. The answers are for the general fly fishing poplulation, not the examiners or sexyloops readers. Prepare your responses ahead of time on flash cards and work through them alo...
by carlz
Mon Jul 04, 2022 1:20 am
Forum: Tackle
Topic: shooting head connection for fishing
Replies: 12
Views: 2105

Re: shooting head connection for fishing

One line worth looking at is P-Line's hydrofloat. spectra braid coated/saturated in a floating coating. It's thicker than mono or spectra and mends a bit better.
by carlz
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:24 am
Forum: Flycasting Physics
Topic: Causes of tailing loops
Replies: 220
Views: 18762

Re: Causes of tailing loops

I've been gone a few months and this thread is geeking me out. ..... I agree with a lot of it, but I'm not sure why anyone would really care.

To understand impedence and multi-density transmission requires much too much math for a hobby.

Sorry, carry on.
by carlz
Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: Flycasting - 2 handed
Topic: VLoops
Replies: 34
Views: 8334

Re: VLoops

Part of the problem was pointed out to me be by a local fellow MCI and that's a little slack at the beginning due to the stillwater. Nothing quite like the line tension that flow gives you. This is a golden nugget of information. It should be obvious, but having someone state it so clearly might ma...
by carlz
Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:06 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: bernds social media bashing
Replies: 30
Views: 10395

Re: bernds social media bashing

I really miss books. The time spent in the editing and organization. The fluff is removed and the material is presented in a coherent order. Everything is in its place. Not all books are good, but the good ones are fantastic. Paul, I would like to complement you on the Masterclass videos. It is well...
by carlz
Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: Teaching
Topic: two observations from a student
Replies: 4
Views: 1325

Re: two observations from a student

I also agree with you, I start with Joan Wulf "Power Snap" but will try the "keep the wrist straight" to avoid the "Rainbow cast". The reason people try to teach the "don't move your wrist" is that beginners overdo it. One day I was assisting with someone else...
by carlz
Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:50 pm
Forum: Tackle
Topic: The New Semi Automatic Fly Reels
Replies: 56
Views: 14972

Re: The New Semi Automatic Fly Reels

I'm going to have to practice the one handed fishing so I can hold the flask in the other hand.

I also don't know how much I worry about the pulling power of the reel for the fishing I do. Pumping the rod and retrieving on the drop should work well enough. If I catch a 3 pound fish, I'm ecstatic
by carlz
Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:46 am
Forum: Teaching
Topic: Reach mend slipping line
Replies: 11
Views: 2607

Re: Reach mend slipping line

Where are you getting the dog leg? Is it due to starting the reach to early? You really have all the time in the world with the reach mend. Right after the cast ends (where the rod is unloaded). you start the reach, and in my cast, the slip just prevents me from pulling the line back. My usual probl...

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