The lift also frees up the arms and micro mobilizes the line rigght before take off. It also accomodates more harmoneous first part of the forward cast to become straighter and not so much banana, so even less chance of making that ugly pig tail. Aired my 2 weight rod tonight, so at thi time we are at different poles😂
SAGE, 279 light line, I didnt use it for nearly 20 years. Never figured it out, but since taking fly fishing up again, I have extended my throw not to "kill" the weak top...Now I found the soul if it....
I fish where water is at max 3 feet and I get many more takes with ultra light gear compared to a 5 weight, so many are so concerned about the leader. My thinking is that the line scaring fish is overlooked. But if you have to man handle away from water lillies, well thats tough. Down in line size and up in leader thickness is the way to go in shallow water.
I really need to study Roberts videos on this exercise and use yours for supplemental. Could you explain "break the rod" for me? It's still abstract to me. Bottom hand pull, top hand guide is what I practice even though I know it takes a conscious effort. I need guidance and have always heard you say break the rod and it's something I want to understand.
Nice job crystal Santa
The lift also frees up the arms and micro mobilizes the line rigght before take off. It also accomodates more harmoneous first part of the forward cast to become straighter and not so much banana, so even less chance of making that ugly pig tail. Aired my 2 weight rod tonight, so at thi time we are at different poles😂
Thanks buddy! What 2 weight rod do you have? Sounds fun!
SAGE, 279 light line, I didnt use it for nearly 20 years. Never figured it out, but since taking fly fishing up again, I have extended my throw not to "kill" the weak top...Now I found the soul if it....
I fish where water is at max 3 feet and I get many more takes with ultra light gear compared to a 5 weight, so many are so concerned about the leader. My thinking is that the line scaring fish is overlooked. But if you have to man handle away from water lillies, well thats tough. Down in line size and up in leader thickness is the way to go in shallow water.
I really need to study Roberts videos on this exercise and use yours for supplemental.
Could you explain "break the rod" for me? It's still abstract to me. Bottom hand pull, top hand guide is what I practice even though I know it takes a conscious effort. I need guidance and have always heard you say break the rod and it's something I want to understand.
It’s on the stop when you “ break the rod” for popping in really hard for extra power.