thanks, i just bought my first rod and it’s a fast action. it’s been so fkn hard to learn but i really want to master this sport
@davidhunt63223 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try this out. Bought the greys grc 9wt for pike and haven't enjoyed using it much, this makes sense to me now. Thanks 👍
@stephenrosenfeld8333 жыл бұрын
I must say, your recent videos have really hit on the areas that have been of immediate interest to me. Thank you so much for passing on your thoughts and advice!
@Detroit3Pistons2 жыл бұрын
I recently got a fast action streamer rod and I am throwing an aggressive taper line and this video helped me a lot. Anytime I try to muscle it at all the cast falls apart and whips around out of control. It seems like slowing down is almost always the answer in Fly Casting……
@kogabear13 жыл бұрын
I think part of the problem is switching rods. Using a rod and then changing confuses a person for a few casts, first thought when I switch is I hate this rod couple casts, correcting what it needs and it's the "this isn't to bad." Kinda a small learning curve because of repetitive mussel memory. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
@trevorluft60323 жыл бұрын
I’ve been up lining my loop cross sx since I bought the rod last year, then I underlined it with a five weight it’s excellent.
@MrMartinzx133 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, great advice, cant wait to try it out!
@MrMartinzx133 жыл бұрын
I tried it out this morning on the grass worked like a charm, thanks so much!
@hooked4lifeca3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@thomassinclair46752 жыл бұрын
Ok, you did it for me again!! Thank you!!
@legacyjones62803 жыл бұрын
Peter, first let me say that I have recently found your channel. I have been enjoying your content. In regards to this video, I do not completely agree. My casting mentor had been at one point a power lifter. He was not a great deal taller than myself, perhaps 1 to 2 inches taller. But, boy, could he throw a line. He taught me about the 3 hinges: shoulder, elbow, and wrist. He also pointed out that based on physiognomy (physical build and such) everyone's cast is different. He used a relatively fast Sage rod that I coveted. It was so pretty. He had me learning on a G. Loomis (I think). I could roll cast, and single haul with my/his G. Loomis out to 50'-60' comfortably. But when I asked to try his rod, a fast Sage, I would fight that to get it to 40'. His explanation? Everyone has different hinges, different muscle configurations. Not everyone has a casting style that lends itself to a fast, medium, or slow rod. I love the look of a fast rod. But my casting style lends itself to a more medium speed rod. I can fight a fast rod and work to get my casting to comply. But if I want to be truthful to myself, and my natural casting style, I need to match my cast to a rod that fits. Not vice versa. I have a casting style that requires a slightly slower rod. Can I throw a fast rod if I just slow down my casting? Yes. Does it come naturally? No. Can one throw a fast rod if they slow their cast? Sure. But does one's natural casting style dictate a slower rod? Perhaps. Get a rod that fits one's casting style. as opposed to adjusting one's casting style to the rod you want to use. Things will go much smoother. Love your content. I look forward to more.
@hooked4lifeca3 жыл бұрын
When I teach I always adjust to the student's physical capabilities. That said, I'm not a big believer in "natural casting style" as it's mostly a function of habit. Fly casting isn't a complicated physical task and anyone can transition from one style of rod to another - - - if they want to learn to cast it well. It's just a matter of having the willingness to put in the time. It's no different than so many other aspects of life. Some people want to try new foods while others stick with their meat and taters.The latter just don't want to try new stuff, but when they do, they're often pleasantly surprised. Often when I teach someone who has spent years casting conventional rods, I have them learn to fly cast by using their opposite hand. I try them on their dominant hand first, but when I see they can't make the adjustment from conventional casting, I switch them to the other hand. Their casting magically improves and they're always amazed. There's nothing more 'natural' than our dominant hand tendencies, yet these people learn to cast with their other hand. Bottom line, if someone can learn to cast well with their other hand, they can learn to cast a fast rod.
@thehomelessrat Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video your a star.
@mikecrook86503 жыл бұрын
Great advice thanks Peter.
@diabetichoneybee87963 жыл бұрын
Great advice and video. Would you suggest the same advice of going slow or even slower with using a fast action fiberglass fly rod that's overlined? Must try this out today at the local park. Thanks and cheers.
@hooked4lifeca3 жыл бұрын
Definitely go slow with fibreglass, but for different reasons. We can easily get ahead of the recovery rate of a fibreglass rod. I wouldn't over line one. Not saying it won't work, rather that it should not be necessary.
@wood2be3 жыл бұрын
Great info! Is there a way to tell a rods action by flexing?
@hooked4lifeca3 жыл бұрын
If we haven't spent a lot of time with fly rods, the easiest way is to compare two side-by-side. So if we're in a fly shop, flex them as if you're casting them, note where they bend and by how much.
@gregwood46533 жыл бұрын
Always plenty of excuses to cover a lack of skill.