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