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Thanks! Just played with this and it helps but doesn’t solve it entirely. I haven’t videoed these casts, but it feels like I get zero preload / tension before I get to the “power stroke” part. The entire performance is so limp. It feels like the entire preload move is wasted on removing slack or something.Lasse Karlsson wrote:Think you need the Toft Block![]()
My guess is that this also restores some tension. Do you initially allow point P to slide behind you? Good tips, I will give these a try. Much appreciated.Morsie wrote:I treat the lift as the first part of the forward cast - both hands straight up together, no change of angle - then pull down through the rotation. This serves to increase the Dloop and move point P forwards.
I am glad to hear this - even more so since your expression suggests that you eventually cracked it.Will wrote:I really struggled with this!
So very true. Furthermore, his hands (and yours, like you wrote) are far in front, which I suppose would tend to keep point P in front. So, from my point of view he has sacrificed translation (using hands) to gain a larger amount of rotation. Earlier I was aiming for a lot of translation, which I think is a magical move in many cases, but may be my doom here.Next time you are out, try to notice how far back the rod is going on the set up, and be really picky about it.
IMHO it needs to be back at least 45 degrees, and this is further back than you think it is! If it’s only 30 deg you aren’t getting a good d-loop no matter where point p is (in no/slow current I’d be looking for pt P to be almost next to me).
For me it helps to make sure my bottom hand is well away from my body (you can aim for a straight arm!), and roughly in line with the centre of my chest. Notice how far out Andy Toft’s bottom hand is at the start.
I tested this yesterday and yes, increasing the angle makes a big difference. Even if I lose some translation.Will wrote:Next time you are out, try to notice how far back the rod is going on the set up, and be really picky about it. IMHO it needs to be back at least 45 degrees, and this is further back than you think it is! If it’s only 30 deg you aren’t getting a good d-loop no matter where point p is (in no/slow current I’d be looking for pt P to be almost next to me).
THCI.Lasse Karlsson wrote:What kind of exam?
I am ecstatic to hear this was a mental issue only.Lasse Karlsson wrote:FFI, then it's in your head![]()