To execute a cast expertly there are a number of casting criteria which have to be fulfilled. These are: ontinuous tension -To maintain control of the fly-line it must always be under tension. cceleration – During the power stroke the rod-tip must be continuously accelerated and then brought to an abrupt stop whilst the rod-tip […]
Archive | January, 2013
Fly lines
A fly-rod can be considered to be a spring with a selected stiffness. The amount of stiffness is calculated by the fly-rod manufacturer and all manufacturers design to the same stiffness scale so that in theory all fly-lines and fly-rods are balanced and interchangeable. The scale most widely adopted is called the AFFTA (American Fly […]
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Fly rods
There is no such thing as an ideal fly-rod because the performance characteristics depend upon personal preference. For instance the amount of flex of a fly-rod can determine whether the loop is wide or narrow, with a wide loop being preferred for delicate presentation and a narrow loop for distance or accuracy. The tighter the […]
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About this Blog
This blog is written by John Symonds and is intended to provide personal ideas and theories on flycasting and flyfishing for the interest of the angling community.
John Symonds – GAIA Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructor (Single and Double Handed Rods) and Federation of Fly Fishers Two Handed Casting Instructor.
email: john@fly-fish-guide.net
Website: www.fly-fish-guide.net
.... and is sponsored by Sage
Kingfisher photograph was kindly provided by my friend Jim McLaughlin, wildlife photographer and salmon fisher
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