The Lift - Does length matter?

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I have a query on Spey Casting to which the answer may be of some interest to all.

Prior to commencement of, say, a Single Spey cast, there is a comfortable maximum weight/length of line which any rod can "lift".

For example, a rod rated 8/9 will comfortably lift 15 or more yards of the head of a 8/9 Mid Spey line. A rod rated 10/11 will likewise comfortably "lift" the same in a heavier line rated 10/11.

My query is whether, as you become a more accomplished and proficient Spey Caster, are you able to extend the length of the "lift" for whatever purpose or do you tend to stick to the same length of "lift" as joe average In short, where is the extra distance in the final cast coming from? Is it better line management or what?

I was so mesmerised by Scott Mackenzie's casting at Dunkeld that I failed to spot what was going on at the start of the cast and at the shoot part of the delivery so any answers/thought very welcome

tweedbunnet

[heron]

my 15' 8/9 will lift and place a 70' head quite easily, but I see your point- the key seems to be in the length of the stroke and I think the angle of the rod when the lift is made.
I've watched the Scott M DVD and learned from it, but it seems to me the key is a high, exaggerated rearward lift with a high thrust at the end. this puts the anchor back where it needs to be with a gigantic D loop.
But don't listen to me, I'm a mullocker.
I met Scott and Gordon at the '09 SpeyClave in Sandy, Oregon, and what a couple of great guys they are. I also got to cast some of the DTX rods and was blown away by them.
Can't wait till next year!

[torrie]

"Does length matter"
The wife says girth makes the difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!