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Post by perthshirefisher on Dec 13, 2009 20:41:48 GMT
How do you know which one suits you???
Just like rods, there all different,have different preferences,rods they like dislike.
Style etc.
I have heard of two different instructors saying two different things,one prefers that rod the other that one.
One could cast a rod and line that other said wouldn't match.
Can an instructor watch you tell your style and prescribe a suitable rod for you?
Or is it best to teach you to cast with the tool you have?
There are a few instructors on here would be good to hear from you guy's what your thoughts are.
PF.
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Post by irongate on Dec 13, 2009 21:33:02 GMT
Good question's perthshirefisher. I've had salmon flyfishing gear for a few years (self taught) and only get the chance to use the fly on occasions, I've always been a bit wary of going to an instructor. My question is Do i have to take my own outfit ( 15 ft rod and a greys reel 1 x floater (airflo/ 1 x int ? and 1 x sink ?) or will instructor provide rods and reels to test my ability? paul.
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Post by underghillie on Dec 13, 2009 22:08:18 GMT
I am sure if you pm scottrod he will sort you out Very patient & very good instructor
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Post by perthshirefisher on Dec 13, 2009 22:27:05 GMT
I started this thread cause i had a lesson from an instructer,and it done wanders for me,during the lesson i relized the rod recomended to me by a freind dident suit me as good as the instructer's rod.
So i changed my rod,the instructer was really good,and said i could learn to cast my own rod the same but would maybe take a bit longer to get the hang of it,at no point was it sugested that i should use/buy A,B,or C rod.
Just that i should use what I felt most comfortable with,and i had a lesson from another very qaulifide fisherman again very helpfull and much the same as the first.
Also i have lots of usefull tips from anglers/gillie's that have a vast experience of spey casting again all helpfull and i am improving and i have no doubt the lessons have helped a lot and sped things up.
But i have been reading some things that suggest there's more to it?
I relize there is alway's gona be diffrent opinions on any subject,im just wandering what the geniral opinion was?. PF
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Post by nessc on Dec 14, 2009 7:56:57 GMT
It is important to try and understand what style of casting you want to learn.
You could find that two top casting instructors cast with completely different styles, leading to separate views on both rod/line set up and teaching methods.
An instructor can always advise you on a rod that could or should suit your casting style, however it’s down to personal preference, and what you are comfortable with.
Since I started casting, almost 20 years ago, my preferred rod choice has gone from one extreme to the other. Initially I used to like a stiff, tip action rod, which did me very well and caught me a load of fish, however through changing personal choice my preference is now a progressive deep action rod, with a quick recovery.
When choosing an instructor, always ask about. Not all instructors are good teachers. The best instructors are diverse and have different teaching styles to suit different pupils.
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Post by stincharstoat on Dec 14, 2009 22:28:24 GMT
Gordon
What would you class as a progressive deep actioned rod with quick recovery?
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Post by nessc on Dec 15, 2009 7:02:57 GMT
A rod, that under a reasonable load will gradually bend to the bottom section, and then on release of the load on the forward stroke will straighted quickly, providing an efficient transfer of energy to the line.
The meiser 15ft MKS 9/10/11 # rod is a prime example of this action. The cork on the MKS is relatively thin, allowing you to feel the carbon bend at your upper most hand.
Gordon
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